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Whittaker Creek Recreation Site

Siuslaw River SRMA

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Facilities include: 30 tent only campsites (not recommended for trailers), an accessible campsite, 2 picnic sites, accessible vault toilets, potable water available from hand pumps, picnic tables, fire rings, swimming beach area (June-September), horseshoe pit, Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail (2.5 mile loop trail), and a camp host (June-September). Besides the trail to the wildlife viewing area, you can hike the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail, which climbs 1,000 feet above the river into the Coast Range.

reservation Window

6 Months

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Facilities include: 30 tent only campsites (not recommended for trailers), an accessible campsite, 2 picnic sites, accessible vault toilets, potable water available from hand pumps, picnic tables, fire rings, swimming beach area (June-September), horseshoe pit, Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail (2.5 mile loop trail), and a camp host (June-September). Electricity and firewood are unavailable.

Natural Features

Besides the trail to the wildlife viewing area, you can hike the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail, which climbs 1,000 feet above the river into the Coast Range. The 2.5-mile trail was designated in 1994 as a National Recreation Trail due to the exceptional wildlife, geologic features, and old growth trees that are typical of coast range ecosystems. This moderately difficult trail winds through a stand of old growth Douglas fir and offers a look at geologic and botanical features unique to the area. Chinook and coho salmon, as well as steelhead trout can be observed in the fall and winter months in the creek next to the campground. The site also features a paved boat ramp that provides drift boat and canoe access to the Siuslaw River. No permit required to paddle the 6.5-mile river, with Class II - III rapids.

Recreation

Camping, hiking, swimming, fishing in Siuslaw River, photography, hunting, Salmon Watch, and nature study.

Nearby Attractions

Clay Creek Campground, is approximately 16 miles past Whittaker Creek. The Oregon Coast is less than 30 miles from this recreation site. (Florence) Alder Dune Campground (Florence) Archie Knowles Campground (Florence) B & E Wayside Mobile and RV Park (Cottage Grove) Baker Bay Campground (Dorena) Baker Bay County Park (Westfir) Bedrock Camp You can observe Chinook, and Coho salmon, as well as steelhead trout in the fall and winter months in the creek next to the campground during Salmon Watch.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

31 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site Site 31

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 9

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 16

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 12

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 10

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site Site 23

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 6

Front Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 4

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 19

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

—

shade

Site Site 7

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 25

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 20

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

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shade

Site Site 8

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 2

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 22

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 27

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

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shade

Site Site 3

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 5

Front Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

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shade

Site Site 21

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 15

Back Loop

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 30

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 24

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 17

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site Site 28

Back Loop

MANAGEMENT

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vehicle

8

people

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shade

Important notices

There is a large invasive plant species mitigation occurring at the campground this season. Many sites are closed or adjacent to affected areas. Please respect warning signs and closed areas. The day use and hiking trails are open for visitor use.
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 is open all year. The Campground is tentatively closed for the 2026 season, subject to change.
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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