Dovre Campground portal sign
portal sign of Dovre Campground
Dovre picnic shelter
fee station at Dovre campground entrance
vault toilet in camp loop in Dovre Campground

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Dovre Recreation Site

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. Dover is the Bureau of Land Management’s western most campground in the Nestucca River Recreation Area. The campground sits along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway and newly designated Nestucca Wild and Scenic River (https://www.rivers.gov/rivers/nestucca.php). 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. 

Available sites

5 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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5 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: Camp Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 03, Loop: River Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 04, Loop: River Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 05, Loop: River Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 06, Loop: River Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

53 reviews

Summary

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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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Overall rating

Based on 53 reviews

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5 stars 52.8% (28)
4 stars 20.8% (11)
3 stars 18.9% (10)
2 stars 0.0% (0)
1 star 7.5% (4)

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Nancy P

Verified

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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Tiffany L

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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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Tiffany L

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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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Heather M

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September 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.

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Heather M

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September 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.

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Imran K

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August 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.

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Imran K

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August 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.

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Ryan H

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August 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.

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Ryan H

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August 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.

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Rick M

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July 4, 2022 Stayed at: 06, Loop: River

Nice and quiet. Good camp hosts

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Location & Directions for Dovre Recreation Site

Bureau Of Land Management, Salem, OR 97306 United States

Elevation: 431 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Salem, OR - 51 mi

About over 1 hr (77 min) to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: October 21, 2026

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