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

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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Closed periods
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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

4.0
60 reviews
5
50.0%
30
4
26.7%
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3
10.0%
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6

kenneth h

June 9, 2022

4

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.

kenneth h

June 9, 2022

4

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

5

Very nice secluded camp ground, camp host are very nice and informative.

Terri S

October 8, 2021

5

Very nice secluded camp ground, camp host are very nice and informative.

Shannah P

September 13, 2021

1

Best part about this place is garbage service and potted water.

Shannah P

September 13, 2021

1

Best part about this place is garbage service and potted water.

Michael K

September 7, 2021

5

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

Michael K

September 7, 2021

5

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

5

Excellent campsite! Clean, safe and very fun. The female Host was very kind and helpfull.

Shanon M

August 25, 2021

5

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

Latitude & Longitude: 43.9855 / -123.662

Elevation: 108 feet

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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