Warning
GeneralOvernight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.
About Whittaker Creek Recreation Site
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (30)
Review Summary
Emily C
August 8, 2022
Really beautiful place to camp. Only down sides were camp is over grown and food wrappers were in our site as well. Also had a bit of a run in with the camp host when he approached our camp saying we obviously didn’t read the pamphlet because we parked in the wrong area. We later went on a walk and saw other site numbers had a pamphlet attached to them and ours did not when we arrived. He could of just politely asked us to move, we obviously didn’t mean to do anything wrong. He then stared us down a few other times during our stay. Pretty unwelcoming
Jodi R
August 7, 2022
Stayed in group site #11. Very spacious 4 tent pads- but all area around tent pads very overgrown and campsites very dirty. Bring clippers for overgrown sticker bushes if you've got a tent bigger than 4 person, and prepare to do alot of garbage cleanup. Lots of garbage left on ground, bbqs super dirty & full of ash, lots of trash (metal roasting sticks, tons of cigarettes, bottle caps) left in campfire ring. Creek area is beautiful. Campground has a lot of potential. We mentioned to hosts and comment was there isn't enough time. Cleaning and dumping ash (normal duty) ? I did witness hosts taking firewood that was left in an empty campsite. Wonder if there was a good reason for that? Hopefully they weren't just taking it for their site, but it really looked as if that is what was going on. So ... there was time for THAT in between campers. Hmmm. I know we left our site way better than we found it -- but I was unwilling to touch some of the trash left (toliet paper and moldy kids stuffed animal) Next time I'll bring gloves. Verizon had a decent signal for cell service. Honestly would have been a favorite new camp area if it was just kept up better. When we asked about trail to creek and was told it was "rustic". This meant extremely overgrown the entire path. We made it but didn't understand WHY nothing is kept up during peak camping season?
We brought 2 small dogs. Dogs need to be on leash 100% here. We did get spoke to from host about them needing to be on leash day 1, when we were getting set up, and made sure we had them leashed all the time after that. If you have pets be sure the host will patrol in his golf cart for dogs on leash.
Jill M
August 3, 2022
Clean, well cared for campground with camp host on-site. Great hike, wonderful clear water. Quiet, beautiful spot.
Angi K
July 3, 2022
My family really enjoyed our camping trip!!
Hayden C
June 23, 2022
The camp host was incredibly rude and unwelcoming, we love this place but that angry man left a bad taste in our mouth.
kenneth h
June 9, 2022
I like this campground a lot, good location, nice and quiet, lovely forest. It is a bit of a shame though that there is not more up keep, like mowing and brush trimming. A bit of time spent with the right equipment would add a lot the place. I suggest that a mower be provided for the use of the camp host or someone. It would make a huge difference to the enjoyment and look of the grounds. I will camp there again.
Terri S
October 8, 2021
Very nice secluded camp ground, camp host are very nice and informative.
Shannah P
September 13, 2021
Best part about this place is garbage service and potted water.
Michael K
September 7, 2021
The camp hosts were great, they even helped us change campsites while we were on site, such a blessing to find such kindness. Beautiful campsites
Shanon M
August 25, 2021
Excellent campsite! Clean, safe and very fun. The female Host was very kind and helpfull.
Location Whittaker Creek Recreation Site
Address:
Bureau Of Land Management
Springfield, OR, 97477
United States
From Eugene (valley)
From Interstate 5 go west on Beltline Road to West 11th Avenue. Turn right onto West 11th Avenue (Highway OR-126). Follow Highway 126 about 29 miles to Siuslaw River Road just west of Walton. Turn left on Siuslaw River Road and follow about 1.6 miles to the intersection of Whittaker Creek Road. Turn right on Whittaker Creek Road crossing the bridge over the Siuslaw River. The main entrance to the recreation site is located on the right.
From Florence (coast)
Take Highway OR-126 east about 14 miles to Mapleton. Turn right and follow Highway 126 for about 12 miles to Siuslaw River Road. Turn right on Siuslaw River Road and follow about 1.6 miles to the intersection of Whittaker Creek Road. Turn right on Whittaker Creek Road crossing the bridge over the Siuslaw River. The main entrance to the recreation site is located on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.9855 / -123.662
Elevation: 108 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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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. |
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The Day Use Area and Campground are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. |
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Pets are ALLOWED but must be LEASHED (max. 6 feet) in the parking lot. Please dispose all pet waste in trash receptacles. |
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Camping stay limit is 14 days in a 28 day period. |
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Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. |
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The maximum RV or truck/trailer length is 35 feet from front bumper of tow vehicle to back bumper of trailer. |
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No ATVs or ORVs allowed within the recreation site. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralOvernight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use.