Sharps Creek Recreation Site

— lakeside

Location: Springfield, OR, OR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use. Reserve a site at Sharps Creek on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host

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

Sharps Creek offers a scenic gem in the Cascade Mountain foothills with well-maintained sites and access to water activities and gold panning. Reviewers praise its cleanliness, good site spacing, and quiet atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Bobcats, columbian black-tailed deer, striped skunks, douglas's squirrels, virginia opossums, steller's jays, rufous hummingbirds, western skinks, skilton's skinks, and western yellow-bellied racers present in the area.

Insider tips for Sharps Creek Recreation Site: Download Recreation.gov Mobile App before arrival — no cell reception at the site. Book early on recreation.gov; this federal campground fills quickly. Cold snow runoff makes water beautiful for recreation but not ideal for swimming early in season.

Skip Sharps Creek Recreation Site if: Looking for hookups — campground has no hookups.. Needing cell service — no reception in the drainage.. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. Seeking guaranteed quiet — some reviewers report occasional loud groups..

Best time to visit Sharps Creek Recreation Site: May-October — Official operating season; reviewers note good conditions during this window with high snow line by late spring/early summer..

Nearby campgrounds: Rujada Campground (Cottage Grove, OR), Lund Park Campground (Cottage Grove, OR), Musick Guard Station (COTTAGE GROVE, OR), Schwarz Park (COTTAGE GROVE, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sharps Creek Recreation Site

Cell signal at Sharps Creek Recreation Site (Springfield, 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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Springfield, OR, OR★ 4.6 (5 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use. Reserve a site at Sharps Creek on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites2 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
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:✕ Looking for hookups — campground has no hookups.✕ Needing cell service — no reception in the drainage.✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.✕ Seeking guaranteed quiet — some reviewers report occasional loud groups.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Download Recreation.gov Mobile App before arrival

no cell reception at the site.

Book early on recreation.gov; this federal campground fills quickly.

Cold snow runoff makes water beautiful for recreation but not ideal for swimming early in season.

Best: May-October

Official operating season; reviewers note good conditions during this window with high snow line by late spring/early summer.

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: Bobcats, columbian black-tailed deer, striped skunks, douglas's squirrels, virginia opossums, steller's jays, rufous hummingbirds, western skinks, skilton's skinks, and western yellow-bellied racers present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Sharps Creek Recreation Site cost per night?+
Sharps Creek Recreation Site costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sharps Creek Recreation Site open?+
Sharps Creek Recreation Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sharps Creek Recreation Site have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sharps Creek Recreation Site?+
Sharps Creek Recreation Site can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Sharps Creek Recreation Site?+
Sharps Creek Recreation Site 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 Sharps Creek Recreation Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sharps Creek Recreation Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sharps Creek Recreation Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Sharps Creek Recreation Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.6 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Schwarz Park

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