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Nestucca River Recreation Area

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4Linked campgrounds
31Supported overnight records
31Sites with multi-field evidence
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Want to go camping? Camping season is generally May-October. 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. The Nestucca River Recreation Area takes travelers along a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range on the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway. The Byway runs adjacent to the Nestucca River. Whether you are exploring by car, motorcycle or bicycle, you'll find a riverside picnic table or camping spot at any of four BLM campgrounds located along the route. There are 37 campsites in the Alder Glen, Dovre, Fan Creek and Elk Bend Recreation Sites that offer steel fire rings, picnic tables, potable water and restrooms. Know Before You Go Camping is limited to Alder Glen, Dovre, Fan Creek, and Elk Bend Campgrounds. Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided. Firewood collection is NOT allowed at the developed campgrounds. Trash: Pack-it in, pack-it out. Caution: Log trucks may be encountered throughout the year. The Byway is open year-round but may become hazardous due to snow and ice. Point of Interest The Nestucca OHV Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV are permits required .

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Different campground sizes

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25 or fewer sites
4
26–100 sites
0
Over 100 sites
0

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Equipment
12
Length evidence
30
Party limits
31
Vehicle limits
31
Electrical service
0
Shade
31
Driveway details
30

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Operator directions
From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver, Oregon : Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway. From Willamina, Oregon : 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, Oregon : Take Meadow Lake Road west 12 miles, continue onto the Nestucca Byway.

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