Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)

Mary’s Peak Extensive — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Salem, OR, OR

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$40 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (197 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Reserve a site at Alsea Falls 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. Alsea Falls Recreation Site is located along a Bureau of Land Management National Back Country Byway, located in the Oregon Coast Range, 13 miles west of Monroe, Oregon, in Benton County.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alsea-falls-recreation-site-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Alsea Falls offers 21 campsites along a scenic BLM National Back Country Byway in the Oregon Coast Range with access to fishing, hiking, and mountain biking activities. The first-come sites and reservation options via Recreation.gov make it accessible for flexible trip planning.

Wildlife alert: Gray foxes and Columbian black-tailed deer are present in the area. Rough-skinned newts have been documented nearby.

Insider tips for Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground): Download the Recreation.gov Mobile App before arriving—there is no cell reception in the drainage to pay for non-reserved sites on-site Book early on recreation.gov as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability No RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs

Skip Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) if: You need RV hookups—this campground has none. You require cell reception or connectivity during your stay. You're visiting outside May-September window when campground is closed.

Best time to visit Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground): May-September — Campground opens first weekend in May and operates through end of season; summer months align with optimal weather for hiking, biking, and fishing activities.

Nearby campgrounds: River Edge (ALSEA, OR), Blackberry (Tidewater, OR), Canal Creek (WALDPORT, OR), Graham Corral Horse Campground (SISTERS , OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)

Cell signal at Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) (Salem, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)

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Salem, OR, OR★ 4.5 (197 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Reserve a site at Alsea Falls 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. Alsea Falls Recreation Site is located along a Bureau of Land Management National Back Country Byway, located in the Oregon Coast Range, 13 miles west of Monroe, Oregon, in Benton County.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV32 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites6 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—this campground has none✕ You require cell reception or connectivity during your stay✕ You're visiting outside May-September window when campground is closed

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Download the Recreation.gov Mobile App before arriving

there is no cell reception in the drainage to pay for non-reserved sites on-site

Book early on recreation.gov as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

No RV hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs

Best: May-September

Campground opens first weekend in May and operates through end of season; summer months align with optimal weather for hiking, biking, and fishing activities

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray foxes and Columbian black-tailed deer are present in the area. Rough-skinned newts have been documented nearby.

Location

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Getting there →

From Corvallis: Take Hwy 99W south about 15 miles. Turn right on Alpine Road, follow for approximately 9 miles. Alpine Road turns into South Fork Road. Follow about 4 miles to the Alsea Falls Campground on the right. From Alsea: Travel south from the town Alsea on Alsea-Deadwood Hwy for about 1 mile. Turn left on the South Fork Road and follow for approximately 8.5 miles (stay on main paved road). Pass the Alsea Falls Day-Use about 0.5 miles and turn left into the Alsea Falls Campground Entrance

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mary’s Peak Extensive fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Mary’s Peak Extensive before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) cost per night?+
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) costs $15–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) open?+
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)?+
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) can accommodate RVs up to 32 feet.
How do I make reservations at Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)?+
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) open, and what are check-in times?+
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4.5 (197)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

River Edge

ALSEA, OR

From $300/night

Blackberry

Tidewater, OR

From $36/night

Canal Creek

WALDPORT, OR

From $210/night

Graham Corral Horse Campground

SISTERS , OR

From $23/night

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