OutReserve

Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

Bureau Of Land Management, Springfield, Oregon, United States

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

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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. 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 6

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Reviews (60)

Review Summary

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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!

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!

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.

Emily C

August 8, 2022

3

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

Location Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

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

Latitude & Longitude: 43.9855 / -123.662

Elevation: 108 feet

Map of Whittaker Creek Recreation Site location at Springfield, OR, United States
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Policies & Rules

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.
  • 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.
  • The Day Use Area and Campground are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
  • 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.
  • The maximum RV or truck/trailer length is 35 feet from front bumper of tow vehicle to back bumper of trailer.
  • 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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