Can you reserve a site at Clay Creek Recreation Site?

Yes, Clay Creek Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Clay Creek Recreation Site have?

23 sites in total, of which 0 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Clay Creek Recreation Site?

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

Are pets allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site.

Are campfires allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site?

Campfires are allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Clay Creek Recreation Site, Oregon — 0 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.

Reserve a campsite at Clay Creek on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App. You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage.

Clay Creek Recreation Site is nestled in the Coast Range of Oregon between Eugene and the Oregon coast at an elevation of 436-492 feet. Located at the confluence of Clay Creek and the Siuslaw River, this recreation site offers a wealth of activities including forest hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking and camping. The Springfield Office of the Northwest Oregon District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages the Clay Creek Recreation Site.

Recreation

This quiet family oriented recreation site is a favorite if you enjoy riverside camping with an interpretive trail to old-growth timber. Spacious campsites with paved parking pads, mossy vine-maple tangles, and tall straight firs make up this camping area. The recreation site also boasts large group shelters available by reservation for group outings, weddings, or other events.

The Clay Creek Trail, created in 1991 for hiking, provides access to a stand of Douglas fir high above the campground and the Siuslaw River. The site’s Clay Creek Trail ascends a ridge above the campground to a remnant old-growth stand. From camp, you cross the concrete bridge on Clay Creek Road and river to begin the hike.

Facilities

Clay Creek offers 21 individual campsites to accommodate 32 feet of RV, truck and trailer, or tents. Most sites contain fire ring, barbeque grill, picnic table, and tent pad. In addition, the site contains vault toilets, a summer swimming area with dressing rooms nearby, individual picnic sites, a children’s play area, horseshoe pits, potable water, volleyball area (bring your net and ball), and a ball field.

Natural Features

Clay Creek campground and the surrounding area are home to large canopy trees such as Douglas fir, western hemlock, red cedar, red alder and big leaf maple. The forest understory features a host of native plants like rhododendron, salal, various fern species, salmonberry and vine maple. On the forest floor, oxalis, Calypso orchids and mosses compliment the scenery. A diverse variety of bird life, from the seldom seen pileated woodpecker, northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet to the ever-present Oregon junco, frequent this area. Signs of larger animals, such as raccoon, mink, bear, elk, deer and beaver are evident.

Clay Creek is part of the Siuslaw River watershed that drains water from the Coast Range to the Pacific Ocean. The river flows broad, cloudy, and green and calls to anglers; check current fishing regulations before casting your line. The Siuslaw River is a salmon watch site that runs fast and cold during the winter months, where you can observe spawning Coho and Chinook salmon in the river’s exceptional habitat during the fall and winter.

Nearby Attractions

Put-ins for the river downstream, along the Siuslaw River Road. No permit required to paddle the 6.5 mile river, with Class II - III rapids.

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(Florence) Archie Knowles Campground

(Florence) B & E Wayside Mobile and RV Park

(Cottage Grove) Baker Bay Campground

(Dorena) Baker Bay County Park

(Westfir) Bedrock Camp

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (541) 683-6600.

Charges & Cancellations

Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.

Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

The facts

0 bookable sites
23 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 sites for day use only
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: Camp Loop, Picnic Area

Site types

23 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

23 campsites at Clay Creek Recreation Site

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
02	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
03	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
04	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
05	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
06	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
07	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
08	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
09	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
10	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
11	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
12	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
13	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
14	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
15	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
16	Camp Loop	Management	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
17	Camp Loop	Management	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
18	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
19	Camp Loop	Management	Pull Through	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
20	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
21	Camp Loop	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
Shelter 1	Picnic Area	Management	—	Paved	—	100	🐾
Shelter 2	Picnic Area	Management	—	Paved	—	100	🐾

Getting there

From Eugene (valley): From Interstate 5 go west on Beltline Road to West 11th Avenue. Turn right onto West 11th Avenue (Highway OR-126). Follow Highway 126 about 29 miles to Siuslaw River Road just west of Walton. Turn left on Siuslaw River Road and follow about 10 miles to the intersection of BLM Road 19-7-20.1. Keep left on Siuslaw River Road for about 6 miles. The main entrance to the recreation site is located on the right.

From Florence (coast): Take Highway OR-126 east about 14 miles to Mapleton. Turn right and follow Highway 126 for about 12 miles to Siuslaw River Road. Turn right on Siuslaw River Road and follow about 16 miles to the intersection of BLM Road 19-7-20.1. Keep left on Siuslaw River Road for about 6 miles. The main entrance to the recreation site is located on the right.

43.90508, -123.56833 · 43°54'18.3"N 123°34'6.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	51	56	62	68	74	82	82	77	63	51	44
Low °F	33	33	36	39	44	49	52	52	47	41	36	33
Precip in	7.0	5.7	5.3	4.1	2.3	1.2	0.3	0.3	1.4	3.3	6.9	8.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Campsite fee includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Cash or check, made out to Bureau of Land Management, is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Clay Creek Recreation Site

Can you reserve a site at Clay Creek Recreation Site?: Yes, Clay Creek Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Clay Creek Recreation Site have?: 23 sites in total, of which 0 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Clay Creek Recreation Site?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site?: Yes, pets are allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site.
Are campfires allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site?: Campfires are allowed at Clay Creek Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Clay Creek Recreation Site

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Eagleview Group Campground 28.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Archie Knowles Campground 14.2 mi · Campground
North Fork Siuslaw Campground 22.9 mi · Campground
Stewart Pond Disc Golf Course 22.9 mi · Facility
Hinsdale Garden 26.6 mi · Facility
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area 27.6 mi · Facility
Tyee Campground 27.6 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Clay Creek Recreation Site