Dovre Recreation Site
Nestucca River Recreation Area — riverside, fishing
Location: Salem, OR, OR
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$50 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water.
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/dovre-recreation-site to be notified when sites open up.
Small, clean campground in a beautiful peaceful area with fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) who appreciate its scenic setting and friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Roosevelt Elk, Wapiti, Mountain Lion, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Great Blue Heron, and Spotted Sandpiper present in the area
Insider tips for Dovre Recreation Site: Book early on recreation.gov as a federal campground with only 10 sites Bring your own drinking and wash water during reduced sunlight months when potable water may be turned off Be prepared for rain in this area Download the Recreation.gov Mobile App before arriving to pay for non-reserved campsites
Skip Dovre Recreation Site if: You need RV hookups (no hookups available). You require electricity. You need paved road access year-round (road is closed often).
Best time to visit Dovre Recreation Site: May-September — Primary camping season with full operations and potable water availability. September-October — Extended season through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk; some sites remain open but potable water may be turned off.
Nearby campgrounds: Fan Creek Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Elk Bend Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Alder Glen Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Rocky Bend Group Campground (HEBO , OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dovre Recreation Site
Cell signal at Dovre Recreation Site (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.
Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early on recreation.gov as a federal campground with only 10 sites
Bring your own drinking and wash water during reduced sunlight months when potable water may be turned off
Be prepared for rain in this area
Download the Recreation.gov Mobile App before arriving to pay for non-reserved campsites
Primary camping season with full operations and potable water availability
Extended season through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk; some sites remain open but potable water may be turned off
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Nestucca River Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Nestucca River Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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