Recreation Sites

The wide variation in the lands managed by the District offers the perfect compromise between the urban parks in the cities and the high elevation recreation opportunities in the adjacent Willamette, Siuslaw, and Umpqua National Forests. More than 200,000 visitors a year come to the Eugene District to sightsee, hike, fish, swim, hunt, picnic, and pursue other recreational activities.

Recreation Transition

We are in the process of enhancing our recreation content and not all sites have been moved into the new layout. If needed, you can still view the previous recreation sites page during the transition.

  
Site Name and Description Activities Facilities
Clay Creek

Fees: Camping - $10 per day, $5 per extra vehicle (maximum 3 vehicles per campsite)

Clay Creek is a favorite if you enjoy riverside camping with an interpretive trail to old-growth timber. The Siuslaw River is a salmon ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Fishing Geological Sightseeing Hiking Swimming Watchable Wildlife Camp Sites (Accessible) Group Shelter Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible) Trails Drinking Water
Lake Creek Falls

Fees: No fees are associated with this site.

Lake Creek Falls

Lake Creek Falls has been a popular swimming and picnicking spot since the early 1900s. However, swimming in the swift, shallow water ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Swimming Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Trail Restrooms
McKenzie River

Fees: No fees associated with BLM-managed facilities located adjacent to the river corridor.

McKenzie River

One of the region's most popular rivers for white water rafting and float boating, the McKenzie also offers easy access to world class ...   more>>

Rafting Fishing Swimming Watchable Wildlife Boat Ramps Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible)
Row River Trail

Fees: No fees associated with this site.

Row River Trail

Bicyclists, hikers, and equestrians may enjoy the numerous lakeside vistas and historic covered bridges along the Row River Trail. ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Fishing Hiking Horse Back Riding Mountain Biking Mineral Collecting Swimming Watchable Wildlife Horse Facilities Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible) Trails Drinking Water
Sharps Creek

Fees: Camping - $8 per day, $3 per extra vehicle (maximum 3 vehicles per campsite)

Sharps Creek

Sharps Creek Recreation Site is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, 18 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. Located in ...   more>>

Fishing Hiking Mineral Collecting Swimming Camp Sites Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible) Drinking Water
Shotgun Creek

Fees: $3.00 - $15.00. Group Shelter $85 - $500. In effect Memorial Day weekend until 9/30.

Shotgun Creek

If you, your family, or even a large group of friends would like to picnic in one of the region\'s premier facilities, Shotgun Creek ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Fishing Hiking Swimming Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Picnic Shelter Playground Restrooms (Accessible) Trails (Accessible) Drinking Water
Tyrrell Forest Succession Trail

Fees: No fees associated with this site.

Tyrrell Forest Succession Trail

The Forest Succession Trail at the Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard is a .75 mile long self-guided interpretive trail that provides visitors ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Hiking Interpretive Trail Trails
Upper Lake Creek

Fees: No fees associated with this site.

Upper Lake Creek

Plan a picnic or set up camp near Hult Reservior, where you can spend the afternoon canoeing, warm water fishing, or explore many miles ...   more>>

Rafting Fishing Hunting Mountain Biking Swimming Watchable Wildlife Off-Highway Vehicle Boat Ramps Camp Sites
West Eugene Wetlands

Fees: No fees associated with this site.

West Eugene Wetlands

On the western edge of Eugene, visitors can view wildlife and restored wetlands while they walk trails or ride the Fern Ridge Bicycle ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Hiking Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Trail Restrooms Trails
Whittaker Creek

Fees: Camping - $10 per day, $5 per extra vehicle (maximum 3 vehicles per site)

Whittaker Creek

Between Eugene and the coast, just off Hwy 126, visitors can enjoy picnicking, swimming, hiking, and camping at Whittaker Creek. The ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Rafting Fishing Geological Sightseeing Hiking Swimming Watchable Wildlife Boat Ramps Camp Sites Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible) Trails Drinking Water