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2020 Temporary Closures and Delays in Nestucca Area The Nestucca Access Road will be closed to all through traffic for construction between Elk Creek and Davidson pit (gravel section), mile post 12.76 to 15.44 until late fall 2020. Detours will use the Bald Mountain and Bible Creek Access Roads. No public access will be allowed during these time periods. Elk Bend campground will be temporarily closed. Alder Glen campground will remain open, accessed only from the west. Fan Creek and Dovre campgrounds will remain open, accessed only from the east. The Upper Nestucca OHV trail system will also remain open during all time periods. Overview: 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. Know Before You Go: Camping is limited to Alder Glen, Dovre, Fan Creek, and Elk Bend Campgrounds. Campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided. Firewood collection is NOT allowed at the developed campgrounds. Trash: Pack-it in, pack-it out. Caution: Log trucks may be encountered throughout the year. The Byway is open year-round but may become hazardous due to snow and ice. Point of Interest: The Nestucca OHV Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV permits required.
From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver: Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway.
From Willamina: 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.
From Carlton: Take Meadow Lake Road west 12 miles, continue onto the Nestucca Byway.
$10 per night, per campsite and $5 for each additional vehicle
Hands down one of the best campgrounds on the river, but it is first come first serve, plus side there is a handicap fishing hole there.
Camped with friends in spots 5,6 & 7 - all together so much room, over Labor Day holiday weekend. Tent camping with no fires allowed, and had some rain Saturday and Sunday all night, but it was still great. Sunny afternoons. Very little road noise down at these spots. You can hear the river running.
The camp hosts stay I believe May-September and BOY oh BOY do they do a great job keeping the campground, river area and bathroom very clean. Very friendly and courteous.
You haul out your trash, including cans/bottles and cardboard. You are not helping anyone by leaving your trash in the campfire or leaving recycling. Please keep our beautiful Oregon camping areas clean and dispose of all your own trash and recycling properly.
Spots 8 & 9 are very close to each other. 9 has a lovely view across the stream to a waterfall. Very small tent pad area though.
The Outpost is close by, little restaurant with lots of outdoor seating and propane fire tables. They sell firewood there too $10 a bundle, good size bundle. Hoodies for sale inside for $49. If you have breakfast or lunch there, they have WiFi you can hook up to. There is no Verizon reception at the campsites.
We drove out to the Niagara Falls hiking trail one afternoon. It is a 1 mile hike each way, going to the falls is all downhill, and coming up all uphill. Bit muddy trail, lots of steep drops you have to really watch your step. Tiny waterfall this time of year, but a good hike for something to do!
There are sites that will work well for RVs and campers, some right on the river. There are also sites that would work better for tent camping. While there aren't trails in the campground there are several destinations within easy diving distance.
Carlton with its wineries and the coast are both less than an hour's drive away. The OHV area and other trails are even closer.
Would be a great staging area or fishing spot.
