No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Shotgun Creek Recreation Site continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 26 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 16 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 13 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 16 of 26 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 shelters| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Shelter 1 | 9 |
| Shelter 2 | 7 |
The 2 shelters with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
All 2 shelters with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter 1 | 9 | 6 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| Shelter 2 | 7 | 4 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Shotgun Creek Recreation Site
Overview
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. Shotgun Creek Recreation Site is open to day use year round. Shelter reservations are available from May 1-September 30 each year.
Facilities
Reserve one or both large group day-use shelters each equipped with fireplace, lights, sinks, potable water, and picnic tables that will accommodate up to 112 people comfortably for events. 23 individual picnic sites 6.43 miles of hiking trail
Natural Features
The beautiful, well-equipped wooden shelters, available by reservation, offer a fine place to celebrate special events such as weddings, anniversaries or birthday parties.
Nearby Attractions
The 34-mile Shotgun OHV Trail System is located immediately north of the recreation site. Nearby staging facilities offer free amenities such as picnic tables, bathrooms, and trash facilities. Elevations from 758 to 2,864. Current fire restrictions: Fire Closures and Restrictions . Public Fire Restriction lev els can be found on Oregon Department of Forestry's website. Earnest Bridge south on Marcola Rd about a mile on the left on Paschelke Rd. Springfield Golf Club south on Marcola Rd about 9 miles turn left on Sunderman Rd. McGowan Environmental Education Area is located along McGowan Creek Road west of Shotgun Creek Rd.
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 to the 42nd St/Marcola exit and follow the signs to Marcola driving for about 13.3 miles until it intersects the Shotgun Creek Road (first paved road on the left). Follow Shotgun Creek Road approximately 1.5 miles. The recreation site is located on the right side of the road.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site?
Reservations for Shotgun Creek Recreation Site are made through Recreation.gov. 16 of 26 tracked reservation dates are currently open (61.5%). Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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.
Which month has the most availability at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site?
September 2026, with 16 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 26.
When is the next open date at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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