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Price
$15 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
May to September for...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Bureau of Land Management, Northwest Oregon District-Attn: Recreation Operations, 1717 Fabry Rd SE, Salem, OR, 97306
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<h1>Want to camping?</h1> <p>Camping season is generally May-October. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on <a href="http://recreation.gov" rel="nofollow">recreation.gov</a> or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov Mobile App</a>. You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage.</p> <h2>Bible Creek Access Road Open</h2> <p>The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has re-opened Bible Creek Access Road earlier than planned. The contractor will have flaggers during continued clean up efforts, but traffic delays should be minimal.</p> <h2>Overview:</h2> <p>The Nestucca River Recreation Area takes travelers along a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range on the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway. The Byway runs adjacent to the Nestucca River. Whether you are exploring by car, motorcycle or bicycle, you'll find a riverside picnic table or camping spot at any of four BLM campgrounds located along the route. There are 37 campsites in the Alder Glen, Dovre, Fan Creek and Elk Bend Recreation Sites that offer steel fire rings, picnic tables, potable water and restrooms.</p> <h2>Know Before You Go:</h2> <ul> <li>Camping is limited to Alder Glen, Dovre, Fan Creek, and Elk Bend Campgrounds.</li> <li>Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided.</li> <li>Firewood collection is NOT allowed at the developed campgrounds.</li> <li>Trash: Pack-it in, pack-it out.</li> <li>Caution: Log trucks may be encountered throughout the year. The Byway is open year-round but may become hazardous due to snow and ice.</li> </ul> <h2>Point of Interest:</h2> <p>The Nestucca OHV Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/ATV/Pages/ATV-permits.aspx" rel="nofollow"> Oregon ATV permits required </a>.</p>
<p>From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver, Oregon: Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway.<br/> <br/> From Willamina, Oregon: Take Willamina Creek Road, to Coast Creek Road, to Gilbert Creek Road, to Bald Mountain Access Road , to Bible Creek Road to the Nestucca Byway.<br/> From Carlton, Oregon: Take Meadow Lake Road west 12 miles, continue onto the Nestucca Byway.<br/> </p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the warmest, driest weather and the best access to the Nestucca River’s swimming holes and low-flow fishing stretches — expect daytime highs around 65–80°F and cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s. This is when trails are driest, potable water is most likely to be on, and river recreation (swimming, wading, easy floating) is at its peak. Because Dovre is remote and reached via the Nestucca River Back Country Byway, crowds remain moderate compared with coastal beaches, though camps Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Summer offers best conditions: warm days, lower river levels for swimming, and peak season access.
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Dovre Recreation Site is a small, peaceful campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It offers basic amenities suited for campers seeking a quiet escape into nature. Each campsite includes a picnic table, a fire ring, and a paved parking area. There is also a group shelter available for rent. The campground provides potable water during the peak season, but it may be turned off during months with reduced sunlight. Two well-maintained vault toilets are available on-site. The campground features an accessible trail leading to a fishing/viewing platform. However, there is no cell phone service, electricity, or trash collection, requiring visitors to pack out their waste.
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