Sharps Creek Recreation 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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
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.
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.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
No ATVs or ORVs allowed within the recreation site.
Camping check-in is 1:00 pm. Check-out is 11:00 am.
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
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.
Changes & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Contact Information
Mailing
Springfield Interagency Office Recreation Operations 3106 Pierce Parkway Springfield OR 97477
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-375-5646
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 11, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Host Site, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
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