About Dovre Recreation Site
Number of accommodations: 5
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Cooking and Fire
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (40)
What Guests Are Saying
Dovre Recreation Site offers a beautiful camping experience near a serene river, with clean restrooms and potable water. The camp host is exceptionally helpful, providing valuable information about local hiking trails and attractions. While some campsites are close together, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, and many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities and stunning surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Dovre Recreation Site offers a beautiful camping experience near a serene river, with clean restrooms and potable water. The camp host is exceptionally helpful, providing valuable information about local hiking trails and attractions. While some campsites are close together, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, and many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities and stunning surroundings.
Review Summary
Heather M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: River
Pros: Beautiful little creek with a swimming hole. Absolutely massive redwoods and ferns. Nice picnic pavilion. The night sky was beautiful.
Cons: Vault toilet, no sink, no running water. Site 05, River, is very very small and directly next to another campsite. We slept in our car and other cars were parked next to us similar to a store parking lot. The drive to the campground is very winding and difficult in the dark.
Heather M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: River
Pros: Beautiful little creek with a swimming hole. Absolutely massive redwoods and ferns. Nice picnic pavilion. The night sky was beautiful.
Cons: Vault toilet, no sink, no running water. Site 05, River, is very very small and directly next to another campsite. We slept in our car and other cars were parked next to us similar to a store parking lot. The drive to the campground is very winding and difficult in the dark.
Imran K
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Camp
Nice back country camping site. We stayed on Camp#1. Some people may not like that it was right on the road at the entrance of the site. We chose it because it was the first camping for our 2 year old daughter and we wanted to stay away from water. The road sees very little traffic, it wasn't an issue. Enough room to put 2 tents. The grill on the fire pit was not really usable because of big spacing. So, bring your own portable grill/stove. The potable water tasted great. Bathrooms were clean for a backcountry site.
Imran K
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Camp
Nice back country camping site. We stayed on Camp#1. Some people may not like that it was right on the road at the entrance of the site. We chose it because it was the first camping for our 2 year old daughter and we wanted to stay away from water. The road sees very little traffic, it wasn't an issue. Enough room to put 2 tents. The grill on the fire pit was not really usable because of big spacing. So, bring your own portable grill/stove. The potable water tasted great. Bathrooms were clean for a backcountry site.
Ryan H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: River
The campground is very nice and well maintained. The toilet was clean and the host was very friendly. The river was nice to hang out with fellow campers during the day. The only thing we didn't like was our site. Site number 5 needs a better description. Even though there are pictures online, it doesn't do justice to the fact that there is literally no place for a tent. We put ours on the pavement, which wasn't terrible but it's also not level. It should really be an RV/camper only site.
Ryan H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: River
The campground is very nice and well maintained. The toilet was clean and the host was very friendly. The river was nice to hang out with fellow campers during the day. The only thing we didn't like was our site. Site number 5 needs a better description. Even though there are pictures online, it doesn't do justice to the fact that there is literally no place for a tent. We put ours on the pavement, which wasn't terrible but it's also not level. It should really be an RV/camper only site.
Rick M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: River
Nice and quiet. Good camp hosts
Rick M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: River
Nice and quiet. Good camp hosts
Crystal H
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: River
Small camp ground. Peaceful. Wonderful and clean bathroom. For a vaulted toilet I’ve never seen better!! Camped in spot #3. Had one big space up on a hill away from fire for large tent. Plenty of space for 2 more bigger tents down below. Maybe also a small one if packing them in there. Parking plenty big enough for 2 cars and noted extra parking (for a fee) up above right as you drive into campground. Host was very nice and answered all questions easily and was helpful when asking directions, etc. Picnic table was solid. Fire pit has seen better days and the grill part isn’t really useful. Your food would fall through the slats as they are placed so far apart. You could hear River and see it from camping spot. Just small, easy trek down the small hill. Great place to throw rocks, relax in nature. Small little area you can kind of swim in. More like wade. No angling allowed. Coast is 30 minutes up the road but because of curves takes about 45 minutes. No cell service within 20-30 from campsite. Not big enough to ride bikes. Maybe small children could ride around in scooters but it would technically be on the small campground road. You can stand in the middle of this “road” and see all campgrounds and host spot. You can see your neighbors except for spot #6 which is down a steep hill. But even saying that the camping spots have space in between them and you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbors. We would definitely go back, especially because of the proximity to the city where we live. Completely 100% in nature within 1 hour from home.
Crystal H
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: River
Small camp ground. Peaceful. Wonderful and clean bathroom. For a vaulted toilet I’ve never seen better!! Camped in spot #3. Had one big space up on a hill away from fire for large tent. Plenty of space for 2 more bigger tents down below. Maybe also a small one if packing them in there. Parking plenty big enough for 2 cars and noted extra parking (for a fee) up above right as you drive into campground. Host was very nice and answered all questions easily and was helpful when asking directions, etc. Picnic table was solid. Fire pit has seen better days and the grill part isn’t really useful. Your food would fall through the slats as they are placed so far apart. You could hear River and see it from camping spot. Just small, easy trek down the small hill. Great place to throw rocks, relax in nature. Small little area you can kind of swim in. More like wade. No angling allowed. Coast is 30 minutes up the road but because of curves takes about 45 minutes. No cell service within 20-30 from campsite. Not big enough to ride bikes. Maybe small children could ride around in scooters but it would technically be on the small campground road. You can stand in the middle of this “road” and see all campgrounds and host spot. You can see your neighbors except for spot #6 which is down a steep hill. But even saying that the camping spots have space in between them and you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbors. We would definitely go back, especially because of the proximity to the city where we live. Completely 100% in nature within 1 hour from home.
Location Dovre Recreation Site
Address:
Bureau Of Land Management
Salem, OR, 97306
United States
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.316 / -123.48
Elevation: 431 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or BBQ grills; no rock campfire rings are permitted.
Pets
- Pets are welcome but must be leashed and all waste must be disposed of properly.
Fees & deposits
- There is a $5 fee for additional vehicles, payable on-site; keep the receipt visible.
Site types & loops
- ATVs and ORVs are prohibited in the recreation site.
Safety & rules
- Be aware of log trucks on the Byway year-round; conditions may be hazardous in winter.
Accessibility
- The site is remote with no cell service or electricity; sites may have space limitations.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026