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53 reviews
Dovre Recreation Site is a charming and intimate campground with only about ten sites, providing a peaceful experience away from the crowds. Many visitors appreciated the beautiful river, clean facilities, and friendly camp host, who offered helpful local insights. While some sites, particularly Site #5, are very small and may lack privacy, the overall atmosphere and natural surroundings make it a lovely spot for camping.
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October 2, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: River
Campground was nearly empty the weekend we went. Great location right on the river, sites are fairly open so be prepared to see and hear your neighbors. Restroom was clean and well maintained even though there was no camp host. Only complaint was no trash disposal so pack it in - pack it out.
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October 2, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: River
Campground was nearly empty the weekend we went. Great location right on the river, sites are fairly open so be prepared to see and hear your neighbors. Restroom was clean and well maintained even though there was no camp host. Only complaint was no trash disposal so pack it in - pack it out.
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July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: River
The campground host, Teresa, was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience just meeting her. The small campground is lovely, although it has a “dirt floor” and I wish I had brought more than one little rug for the dog and tent entrance. The river is right there and you can hear it all night. (Cool nights) You might want shoes to wade in to travel up and down the river. Be sure to check out the amazing waterfall across the road. There were NO fireworks the night of the 4th and every camp site had one or two grateful dogs. No Verizon cell service for a very long way in either direction. Vault toilets. Potable water. I plan to return asap.
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July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: River
The campground host, Teresa, was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience just meeting her. The small campground is lovely, although it has a “dirt floor” and I wish I had brought more than one little rug for the dog and tent entrance. The river is right there and you can hear it all night. (Cool nights) You might want shoes to wade in to travel up and down the river. Be sure to check out the amazing waterfall across the road. There were NO fireworks the night of the 4th and every camp site had one or two grateful dogs. No Verizon cell service for a very long way in either direction. Vault toilets. Potable water. I plan to return asap.
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July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: River
Great experience, clean bathrooms, peaceful spot by the river
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July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: River
Great experience, clean bathrooms, peaceful spot by the river
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July 26, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: River
Sites are so close together and not private at all. River access is terrible as well. We ended up leaving after an hour because our neighbors were so close it was uncomfortable.
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July 26, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: River
Sites are so close together and not private at all. River access is terrible as well. We ended up leaving after an hour because our neighbors were so close it was uncomfortable.
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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: River
Dovre was beautiful! HUGE shout-out to the camp host for helping to keep it so clean!
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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: River
Dovre was beautiful! HUGE shout-out to the camp host for helping to keep it so clean!
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Bureau Of Land Management, Salem, OR 97306 United States
Elevation: 431 ft
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 mi, continue onto the Nestucca Byway.
Dovre Recreation Site is accessible via the Nestucca Byway, which connects to other local roads. There are no major interstates or highways within 25 miles.
Last updated: October 21, 2026
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Population: 178,865
Nearby city: Portland, OR
Approx. 42 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 161 ft
Salem, OR
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