Fan Creek Recreation Site
Campground · Oregon · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Nw Oregon Tillamook Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access
- 10
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,196 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Want to camp?
Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds 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.
A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the electronic age. Fan Creek is one of the Bureau of Land Management’s middle campgrounds within the Nestucca River Recreation Area. The campground sits along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway and newly designated Nestucca Wild and Scenic River . The Byway takes travelers on a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range. The Nestucca River is renowned for fishing opportunities and beauty.
Recreation
A small campground offering 11 campsites and a group shelter in the Oregon Coast Range.
Facilities
Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, and paved parking area. Within the campground are two vault toilets and a centralized well providing potable drinking water. The campground also has an accessible trail to access a fishing/viewing platform.
Natural Features
Nestucca Wild and Scenic River
Nearby Attractions
The Nestucca Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV permits required .
Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- 11 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Camp
Site types
- 10 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
11 campsites at Fan Creek Recreation Site
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | Riverfront | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | — | Riverfront | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Camp | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Camp | Management | Parallel | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver: Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway.
From Willamina: Take Willamina Creek Road, to Coast Creek Road, to Gilbert Creek Road, to Bald Mountain Access Road , to Bible Creek Road to the Nestucca Byway.
From Carlton: Take Meadow Lake Road west 12 miles, continue onto the Nestucca Byway.
45.29121, -123.49398 · 45°17'28.4"N 123°29'38.3"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 12.4 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 5.9 | 11.6 | 14.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Campsite fee of $15 per night includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Additional service fees apply and are non-refundable. 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.
More photos
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Common questions about Fan Creek Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
- Yes, Fan Creek Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fan Creek Recreation Site have?
- 11 sites in total, of which 10 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Fan Creek Recreation Site.
- Does Fan Creek Recreation Site have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Fan Creek Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Fan Creek Recreation Site
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- Elk Bend Recreation Site 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alder Glen Recreation Site 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Bend Group Campground 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hebo Lake Campground 15.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Castle Rock Group Campground 17.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area 22.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nestucca River Back Country Byway 1.9 mi · Facility
- South Lake Dispersed Area 12.8 mi · Campground
- Hebo Lake Day Use 15.2 mi · Facility
- Tillamook to Newport 19.2 mi · Facility
- Mill Creek Recreation Site 21.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 503-375-5646
- Email blm_or_no_mail@blm.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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