Shotgun Creek Recreation Site
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site is a BLM campground in Oregon. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.22875, -122.84639
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Birding, Day Use Area, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-683-6600
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Shotgun Creek Recreation Site
Overview The refreshing location with its lush, forest setting, coupled with comforts normally associated with an urban park, blend seamlessly at this popular day-use site. Here, one can immerse in the enjoyment of surrounding hiking trails, a swimming area, meandering creeks, and picnicking units. Whether seeking trail solitude, a fun day of water play during the heat of summer, or the lingering memory of that very special celebration, this special place awaits your arrival. Shotgun Creek Recreation Site is open to day use year round. Shelter reservations are available from May 1-September 30 each year. Recreation Hiking, picnicking, family gatherings, sand volleyball, softball, playground, horseshoe pits, and seasonal water play. Facilities • Reserve one or both large group day-use shelters each equipped with fireplace, lights, sinks, potable water, and picnic tables that will accommodate up to 112 people comfortably for events. • 23 individual picnic sites • 6.43 miles of hiking trail Natural Features The beautiful, well-equipped wooden shelters, available by reservation, offer a fine place to celebrate special events such as weddings, anniversaries or birthday parties. Nearby Attractions • The 34-mile Shotgun OHV Trail System is located immediately north of the recreation site. Nearby staging facilities offer free amenities such as picnic tables, bathrooms, and trash facilities. Elevations from 758 to 2,864. Current fire restrictions: Fire Closures and Restrict
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 14 mi
- Water fill
- Camp Alpine · 29 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Willamettans | Private campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Premier RV Resort | RV park | 12 mi | — | — |
| Whispering Pines Horse Camp | National forest campground | 13 mi | — | No hookups |
| South Twin Lake Campground | National forest campground | 13 mi | — | No hookups |
| Armitage County Park Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.