Shotgun Creek Recreation Site

Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area — hiking

Location: SPRINGFIELD, OR, OR

Price: From $100 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: Year-round

The refreshing location with its lush, forest setting, coupled with comforts normally associated with an urban park, blend seamlessly at this popular day-use site. Here, one can immerse in the enjoyment of surrounding hiking trails, a swimming area, meandering creeks, and picnicking units. Whether seeking trail solitude, a fun day of water play during the heat of summer, or the lingering memory of that very special celebration, this special place awaits your arrival.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

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

Shotgun Creek offers a beautiful, lush forest setting with hiking trails, swimming areas, and picnicking. Campers consistently praise it as a peaceful park that's rarely crowded, with various trail lengths suitable for different fitness levels.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Band-tailed Pigeons, California Scrub-Jays, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Western Gray Squirrels, and garter snakes present in the area. Northwestern Garter Snake, Coluber constrictor, and Common Garter Snake documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Shotgun Creek Recreation Site: Book early — this is a federal campground in high demand Bring self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites Check trail conditions before hiking; some trails may have fallen trees and overgrown sections with poison oak

Skip Shotgun Creek Recreation Site if: Expecting full hookups or conventional RV amenities. Visiting during low water periods when swimming hole may be too shallow. Seeking highly maintained, manicured hiking trails.

Best time to visit Shotgun Creek Recreation Site: Summer — Swimming area available and described as ideal for water play during heat. Year-round — Campground operates year-round.

Nearby campgrounds: Graham Corral Horse Campground (SISTERS , OR), Dolly Varden (Fall Creek, OR), Broken Bowl (Fall Creek, OR), Clark Creek Organization Camp (Fall Creek, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site

Cell signal at Shotgun 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★ 4.7 (7 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The refreshing location with its lush, forest setting, coupled with comforts normally associated with an urban park, blend seamlessly at this popular day-use site. Here, one can immerse in the enjoyment of surrounding hiking trails, a swimming area, meandering creeks, and picnicking units. Whether seeking trail solitude, a fun day of water play during the heat of summer, or the lingering memory of that very special celebration, this special place awaits your arrival.

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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 RV20 ft
Hookups2 electric sites
ADA sites2 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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:✕ Expecting full hookups or conventional RV amenities✕ Visiting during low water periods when swimming hole may be too shallow✕ Seeking highly maintained, manicured hiking trails

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground in high demand

Bring self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites

Check trail conditions before hiking; some trails may have fallen trees and overgrown sections with poison oak

Best: Summer

Swimming area available and described as ideal for water play during heat

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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: Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Band-tailed Pigeons, California Scrub-Jays, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Western Gray Squirrels, and garter snakes present in the area. Northwestern Garter Snake, Coluber constrictor, and Common Garter Snake documented within 8km.

Location

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541-683-6600· Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area
Getting there →

From the North Take Interstate 5 south, exit 216, OR-228 towards Brownsville/Crawfordsville. Turn right on Bush Creek Road just east of Crawfordsville. Drive 12.4 miles on Bush Creek Road that turns into Marcola Road. Turn right just past the community of Mabel onto Shotgun Creek Road. Follow Shotgun Creek Road approximately 1.5 miles. The recreation site is located on the right side of the road. From the South Take Interstate 5 north, exit 194A, OR-126 E towards Springfield. Travel 4 miles east

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Shotgun Creek Recreation Site cost per night?+
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Shotgun Creek Recreation Site open?+
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Shotgun Creek Recreation Site have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site?+
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site?+
Shotgun 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 Shotgun Creek Recreation Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Shotgun 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 Shotgun Creek Recreation Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Shotgun Creek Hiking Trail System Map (Georeferenced)BLM OregonBLM Oregon
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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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$100 /night★ 4.7 (7)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Graham Corral Horse Campground

SISTERS , OR

From $23/night

Dolly Varden

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From $8/night

Broken Bowl

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From $8/night

Clark Creek Organization Camp

Fall Creek, OR

From $20/night

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