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Fan Creek Recreation Site

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Bureau of Land Management
10Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
10Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

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.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 10 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
10
Vehicle limit
10
Vehicle length
10
Driveway entry
10
Shade
10

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Standard Nonelectric
10

Operator directions

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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

10 published campsite records

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Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 01
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
58 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 02
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
58 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 03
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
28 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 04
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
16 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 05
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Parallel
20 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 06
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Parallel
35 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 07
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
27 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 08
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
32 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 09
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
22 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 10
Camp
Source updated: 2025-12-04
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
26 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes

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