Sharps Creek Recreation Site Near Springfield, OR

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General

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.

Warning

General

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.

About Sharps Creek Recreation Site

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.Reserve a site at Sharps Creek 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. Step off the beaten path and explore a delightful gem nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains with ties to the historic Bohemia Mining District, 18 mi southeast of Cottage Grove. The site offers a 12-unit campground, day-use picnicking area, and a nearby swimming hole formed naturally among rounded boulders at the base of an overlook extending above Sharps Creek. Cool and delightful waters entice the visitor to swim or simply 'dabble' along the bank while enjoying the surrounding beauty of the forest. For those with a penchant for gold panning, the site offers exciting opportunities to try one's skill and luck!The Springfield Office of the Northwest Oregon District of the Bureau of Land Management manages the Sharps Creek Recreation Site.

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (5)

What Guests Are Saying

Sharps Creek Recreation Site is a beautiful campground featuring excellent camp hosts. Guests enjoyed their stay, particularly appreciating the nearby swimming hole, which is perfect for hot days. Overall, it offers a pleasant outdoor experience.

What Guests Are Saying

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Katie B

July 9, 2024

Beautiful campground with the most awesome Camp hosts!!! We absolutely loved our stay and the swimming hole across the street was perfect for those really really hot days

Haley A

August 28, 2023

Nice clean campground. The camp hosts take great care of this site and the people who camp here. We love coming out here. Nearby creek and river access points and not too far from the lake.

Clare C

August 13, 2023

We had the spot for ADA. One down side to it was the light on the shed across the way at night. A little hard to look up and see stars. But it was a perfect site for us. We definitely have already planned another stay there. Staff there was amazing and very helpful.

howard g

August 3, 2023

This is the kind of small campground I search out.Spotless clean pit toilets,no trash anywhere.The camp host was great.In our group this year were thirteen people,we all want to come back next year.After Rajuda's vandalism we hope you will leave Jim the host in place year round.H.Gill

Rhionna W

July 16, 2023

There were people who liked to party there. Seemed more like a party place than a quiet nature place. Everyone was friendly and host was attentive.

Location & Directions for Sharps Creek Recreation Site

Springfield Interagency Office, Springfield, OR 97477 United States

Elevation: 334 ft

Map of Sharps Creek Recreation Site location at Springfield, OR, United States

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Getting There

<p>Take Cottage Grove exit 174 from Interstate Highway 5. Turn left onto Row River Road and follow signs to Dorena Lake (Approximately 4 mi). Continue straight on Shoreview Drive for 6.6 mi to rejoin Row River Road (covered bridge to the right). C...

Nearest town

Springfield, OR - 36 mi

About 44 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

11AM

General

Campfires? Please see here for current campfire restrictions: Fire Closures and Restrictions . Typically, campfires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided within the recreation site. No building rock campfire rings.
Pets are ALLOWED but must be LEASHED (max. 6 feet) in the parking lot. Please dispose all pet waste in trash receptacles.
Camping stay limit is 14 days in a 28 day period.
Quiet hours are from .
No ATVs or ORVs allowed within the recreation site.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.

Warning

General

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.

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