Free camping and campgrounds
OREGON CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
SMITH RIVER FALLS BLM REC. SITE
SMITH RIVER ROAD
LATITUDE: N 43°47.440
LONGITUDE: W 123°48.820
(GPS from campsite near entrance)
Dispersed and Primitive Camping

Smith River

Smith River

There are established campgrounds and several
dispersed campsites on Smith River Road.

Smith River Falls Campground

Smith River Falls Campground

Smith River Falls Campground

Picnic tables, metal firerings, BBQ grills,
outhouse, and garbage.

Smith River Falls Campground

14 Day Camping Limit

Smith River Road from Smith River Falls Campground

Smith River Road

Smith River Road

Smith River

Smith River

Dispersed Campsite

Smith River from Dispersed Campsite
Between Smith River Falls and Vincent Creek.

Several dispersed campsites on Smith River Road
between Smith Falls Campground and Vincent Creek

Road#20-9-10

Raspberries, blackberries, and boysenberries
are in abundant supply during harvest season.

Smith River Road

DIRECTIONS:
From Eugene, take Hwy 126 to Crow Road
(at Shell Station just outside of town).
Take Crow Road to Smith River Road.

From Sutherlin / I-5 at Exit 136
Take Hwy.138 to Elkton
Take Hwy.38 west towards Florence
At Wells Creek take Wells Creek Road
15 miles to Vincent Creek Rec. Site
18 1/2 miles to Smith Falls Rec. Site

Siuslaw and Smith River Road System

ROAD CONDITIONS:
Narrow, paved mountain roads.
Can also be accessed from other directions
that involve narrow, gravel roads....

Smith River Falls Campground???

Lots of Blackberries on Wells Creek Road.

We've been here a couple times and there was always
one road that was blocked. This time there was a tree
across the road before Kentucky Falls. (2006)

When FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in effect,
all vehicles are required to carry:
- 1 gallon of water or 2 1/2 lb. fire extinguisher
- Shovel with 8" blade at least 26 inches long
Carrying an ax is recommended.
A pair of leather gloves are a good idea.

PHOTO HERE
Smith River Campground / Picnic Area
N 43°52.796
W 123°51.989

SMITH RIVER CAMPGROUND
The Forest Service map says this is a campground,
but the broken down sign said "Picnic Area". If you
do camp here, it is doubtful anybody would worry...

West Fork Smith River
N 43.50.300
W 123.44.945

WEST FORK SMITH RIVER
This camp is on the West Fork Smith River Rd.
(4 miles north from Smith River Road)

Water at Clay Creek BLM Recreation Site.
Most of the established BLM Recreation Sites
have fee campgrounds with drinking water.

Showers in Florence at the laundry...
Curves Laundromat
$2.00 in Quarters / 8 minutes
37th Street Laundry
$xx for xx minutes

Road#24

DEAN CREEK ELK VIEWING AREA
Highway 38 a couple miles east from Reedsport
Never actually saw any elk here...

ESTABLISHED CAMPGROUNDS
CLAY CREEK BLM RECREATION SITE
FAWN CREEK BLM RECREATION SITE
VINCENT CREEK RECREATION SITE
Didn't see any fees, but it was crowded this day.
Outhouse, garbage...
Located at the Jct. of Vincent Creek Road 20-9-33.0
and Smith River Road 20-11-36.0
(14 miles to Sulfur Springs)
WHITTAKER CREEK BLM RECREATION SITE
$10.00 / Free day Use
(No dogs allowed in Day Use Area)

ARCHIE KNOWLES CAMPGROUND $15.00
Siuslaw National Forest
Highway 126 between milepost 17-18
Strict rules about dogs

WILD CAT BRIDGE(Covered Bridge)
Built 1925
AUSTA BOAT RAMP
LANE COUNTY PARK
As you turn on Siuslaw Road from Hwy.126,
there is a sharp curve. Stay to the right towards
Austa boat ramp and you will see Wild Cat Bridge.
Worth some photos. Continue down the roads and
there are possible camps and overnight parking.
Blackberries cover the hillside...

Graffiti and garbage...
We will give you a one way ticket back to the city.

Plastic covering slash piles...

Plastic covering slash piles...

We see hundreds of these type slash piles that are
covered with plastic. This could be considered mis-
management... financially plastic is not cheap and
it is environmental unsound. What is the plan...
are you going to burn...