Campground · OR
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site
OR · Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site is generally hard to book. Across the 3 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in August (8/10) and eases to its lowest in June (6/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (August), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 2 electric sites
- 2 RV sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Max RV length 20 ft
Activities: BIRDING, HIKING, PICNICKING, SWIMMING, DAY USE AREA
How much does it cost to camp at Shotgun Creek Recreation Site Campground?
Day use fees and on site shelter rentals are available on site at the electronic fee station near the entrance. A $5 daily vehicle fee is not included with shelter reservations and is collected on site. Cash or check made out to Bureau of Land Management is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash. Alternatively, you may use the Northwest Oregon Distrtict Annual Day Use Pass, Interagency Passes, and Golden Passes in place of the $5 per vehicle fee. Display those passes on the dash or hang from the rearview mirror.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.