Sharps Creek Recreation Site

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Springfield Interagency Office, Recreation Operations, 3106 Pierce Parkway
Springfield, OR 97477

Overview

Payment is done via Electronic Fee machine on site ONLY. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED ON SITE

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 miles 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.

Recreation

Sharps Creek Recreation Site consists of a small, family campground and a day-use area overlooking Sharps Creek. A swimming hole at the base of the overlook provides a refreshing place to cool down on hot, summer days. All swimmers should use caution.

Facilities

Sharps Creek Campground offers 12 campsites with easy access to the day use swimming area next door. The campground has vault toilets and running water. There is no Cellular Service at the site.

Natural Features

Sharps Creek campground and the surrounding area are home to large canopy trees such as Douglas fir, western hemlock, red cedar, red alder and big leaf maple. The forest understory features a host of native plants like rhododendron, salal, various fern species, salmonberry and vine maple. On the forest floor, oxalis, Calypso orchids and mosses compliment the scenery. A diverse variety of bird life, from the seldom seen pileated woodpecker, northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet to the ever-present Oregon junco, frequent this area. Signs of larger animals, such as raccoon, mink, bear, elk, deer and beaver are evident.

Nearby Attractions

The Row River National Recreation Trail/Covered Bridges State Scenic Bikeway is located less than 4 miles northwest of Sharps Creek Recreation Site.

Dorena Lake

City of Cottage Grove

Charges & Cancellations

Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.

Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 12 sites
Pets allowed: all 12 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 12 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Campsite fee includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Cash or check, made out to Bureau of Land Management, is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash.

Directions

Take Cottage Grove exit 174 from Interstate Highway 5. Turn left onto Row River Road and follow signs to Dorena Lake (Approximately 4 miles). Continue straight on Shoreview Drive for 6.6 miles to rejoin Row River Road (covered bridge to the right). Continue traveling east 4.2 miles to Sharps Creek Road. Turn right and continue 3.1 miles. The campground is located on the right side of the road; the day use area is on the left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Katie B

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Reviewed 2 years ago

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

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Reviewed 3 years ago

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

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Reviewed 3 years ago

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

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Reviewed 3 years ago

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

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Reviewed 3 years ago

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.

Availability

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