OutReserve

Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

Warning

General

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

View from Top of Whittaker Creek dam.
Day Use picnic area and gazebo.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.Reserve a site at Whittaker 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. Whittaker Creek Recreation Site is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) campground and day use area. The campground has 30 sites. Campground amenities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic areas, a children's play area, an Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail (2.5 miles), and a swimming area. In the fall, winter, and spring, busloads of middle school students visit the Whittaker Creek Watchable Wildlife Site to learn about spawning salmon and trout and to assist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's breeding program. 

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Reviews (30)

Review Summary

4.0
30 reviews
5
50.0%
15
4
26.7%
8
3
10.0%
3
2
3.3%
1
1
10.0%
3

Jose A

September 6, 2023

5

Great camping spot. We had a hiccup when we arrived, as the system double-booked the spot, and when we arrived there was someone else set up. We talked to campground host (who is no longer there, as that was his last day as host) and let us pick a different spot.

As for the location, we had access to the creek and had a great time. We went crayfishing, and managed to catch around 10 (having another 10 escaped us because our jets were too big.) I would be returning again. When we went, half of the campgrounds were closed due to an invasive plant.

Krysha G

January 26, 2023

5

Love this site !! My only complaint was it states river access and while their was a trail it was steep and treacherous and muddy even in July. I wish the trail leading down to the water was better maintained!

Heather D

September 10, 2022

5

Amazing campground, will definitely return! A lot of activities close by and a creek to fall asleep to.

Denette S

August 29, 2022

1

The campground was run down, bathrooms were disgusting , and the swimming area was ankle deep....The online photos looked nothing like the campground.... Very disappointing...

Michelle M

August 29, 2022

4

While campsite was a nice size with a mix of shade and sun, there was no access to the Creek. It was completely overgrown.

Michelle M

August 29, 2022

4

Campsite #16 was a nice size with balance of sun and shade. Great access to creek for crawdads.

Michelle M

August 29, 2022

3

Basic campsite. Won't fit a big tent on pad. Dome tent best. Creek access.

kenneth h

August 25, 2022

4

This has been an enjoyable place to camp, it was pretty warm up there this time, 87 degrees! Sad to see that the dam on whittaker creek is no longer there though. I would camp here again!

Ashley H

August 9, 2022

5

It was beautiful and right by the creek. We had a blast!

Erika C

August 8, 2022

5

Site 2 and 3 are pretty awesome. Great for families.

Location Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

Address:
Bureau Of Land Management
Springfield, OR, 97477
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 43.9855 / -123.662

Elevation: 108 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

There is a large invasive plant species mitigation occuring at the campground this season. Many sites are closed or adjacent to affected areas. Please respect warning signs and closed areas.

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.

General

The Day Use Area and Campground are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

General

Pets are ALLOWED but must be LEASHED (max. 6 feet) in the parking lot. Please dispose all pet waste in trash receptacles. 

General

Camping stay limit is 14 days in a 28 day period.

General

Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

General

The maximum RV or truck/trailer length is 35 feet from front bumper of tow vehicle to back bumper of trailer.

General

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.

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