Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-262766
When Fan Creek Recreation Site reopens
Fan Creek Recreation Site's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
16
Only 16 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 30 – May 3, 2027 · of 10 monitored sites
Of the 40 tracked site-nights (Apr 30 – May 3, 2027): 16 open for online reservation · 24 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 10 monitored sites, 4 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
60% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 16 of 40 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 30 – May 3, 2027Not open online60%
Open site-nights16 / 40
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 16
Weekday openings4
Weekend openings12
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4 fall on weekdays and 12 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 12 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 05 | 4 |
| 06 | 4 |
| 07 | 4 |
| 08 | 4 |
The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 30, 2027. That is about 179 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 30, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 30, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
16 open site-nights across 4 sites at Fan Creek Recreation Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 30, 2027 at site 05.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 15 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 06 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 07 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 08 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Apr 30, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Fan Creek Recreation Site
Overview
Want to camp?
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. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds 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.
A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the electronic age. Fan Creek is one of the Bureau of Land Management’s middle campgrounds within the Nestucca River Recreation Area. The campground sits along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway and newly designated Nestucca Wild and Scenic River . The Byway takes travelers on a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range. The Nestucca River is renowned for fishing opportunities and beauty.
Facilities
Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, and paved parking area. Within the campground are two vault toilets and a centralized well providing potable drinking water. The campground also has an accessible trail to access a fishing/viewing platform.
Nearby Attractions
The Nestucca Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV permits required .
10 monitored sites6 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups10 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver: Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway. 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.
Bureau Of Land Management, Salem, OR 97306503-375-5646
CampingFishingPhotographyWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-262766 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-262766 · Fan Creek Recreation Site · Salem OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
Reservations for Fan Creek Recreation Site are made through Recreation.gov. 16 of 40 tracked site-nights are currently open (40%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 16 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
Campsite Sniper detected 16 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 30, 2027 at site 05. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Fan Creek Recreation Site fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
May 2027, with 12 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Fan Creek Recreation Site?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Fan Creek Recreation Site begins Apr 30, 2027 — about 179 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 30, 2027.
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