Can you reserve a site at Canal Creek?

Yes, Canal Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Canal Creek?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Canal Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Canal Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Canal Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Canal Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Canal Creek, Oregon — 2 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Canal Creek is a group campground where campers can truly get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse themselves in nature. The facility is comprised of two group campsites, each providing a tranquil, scenic setting.

Recreation

Canal Creek Group Site has a large open space that provides room for sports like soccer, Frisbee and football. Campers are encouraged to bring sports equipment, as none is provided.

Other activities include fishing and crawfishing, hiking, tubing and swimming. Cutthroat trout inhabit Canal Creek.

Facilities

Canal Creek Group Site is accessed by fording the gentle creek. It has a large open field with a picnic shelter, tables and a campfire circle. The site accommodates up to 100 people and 20 vehicles. RVs are not recommended.

Alsea Group Site is bordered by the creek. It is made up of 10 separate campsites surrounding a central dining area with tables and a campfire circle. The site accommodates up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. RVs are welcome.

Vault toilets are provided, but no drinking water or electric hookups are available at either site.

Natural Features

Canal Creek flows through the campground, dividing the two sites, which are shaded by Douglas fir and spruce trees. Huckleberry bushes dot the forest floor. Roosevelt elk and bald eagles make their homes in the surrounding area.

The campground is part of Siuslaw National Forest, which extends across the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the Oregon Dunes and beaches of the Pacific Ocean.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Sandy beaches stretch north and south of Waldport, about 20 minutes from the campground. Beautiful Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is another 15 minutes south of Waldport. Mary's Peak is the highest point in Oregon's Coast Range and has been designated a Scenic Botanical Area because of its rich, unique scenery and plants.

The facts

2 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: GRP

Site types

2 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Canal Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Alsea Group	GRP	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	30 ft	50	🐾
Canal Creek Group	GRP	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Riverfront	30 ft	100	🐾

Getting there

From Waldport, Oregon, take State Route 34 east 7 miles to the campground sign at Canal Creek Rd../Forest Service Rd. 3462. Turn right onto Canal Creek Rd./FSR 3462 and go 4 miles to another campground sign and turn left into the campground.

44.39306, -123.92528 · 44°23'35.0"N 123°55'31.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Aug, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	49	53	58	64	69	75	76	69	59	50	44
Low °F	36	36	37	39	44	47	49	50	46	42	39	35
Precip in	14.6	10.8	10.8	7.7	4.1	2.5	0.5	0.8	2.7	7.3	13.7	16.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Canal Creek

Can you reserve a site at Canal Creek?: Yes, Canal Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Canal Creek have?: 2 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Canal Creek?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Canal Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Canal Creek.
Are campfires allowed at Canal Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Canal Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Canal Creek

Blackberry 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
River Edge 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tillicum 8.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cape Perpetua 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canal Creek Group Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Alsea River Corridor 5.3 mi · Facility
River Edge Group Campground 6.2 mi · Campground
Newport to Florence 6.8 mi · Facility
Missouri Bend Recreation Site 10.7 mi · Facility
Cummins Creek Wilderness 11.4 mi · Facility
Big Elk Campground 14.5 mi · Campground
Rock Creek Wilderness 16.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-528-7725
Email Help.Siuslaw.CentralCoast@AmericanLL.com
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.

Canal Creek