Canal Creek
CANAL CREEK
Part of Siuslaw National Forest
Overview
Canal Creek is a group campground where campers can truly get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse themselves in nature. The facility is comprised of two group campsites, each providing a tranquil, scenic setting.Facilities
Canal Creek Group Site is accessed by fording the gentle creek. It has a large open field with a picnic shelter, tables and a campfire circle. The site accommodates up to 100 people and 20 vehicles. RVs are not recommended.
Alsea Group Site is bordered by the creek. It is made up of 10 separate campsites surrounding a central dining area with tables and a campfire circle. The site accommodates up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. RVs are welcome.
Vault toilets are provided, but no drinking water or electric hookups are available at either site.
Natural Features
Canal Creek flows through the campground, dividing the two sites, which are shaded by Douglas fir and spruce trees. Huckleberry bushes dot the forest floor. Roosevelt elk and bald eagles make their homes in the surrounding area.The campground is part of Siuslaw National Forest, which extends across the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the Oregon Dunes and beaches of the Pacific Ocean.
Recreation
Canal Creek Group Site has a large open space that provides room for sports like soccer, Frisbee and football. Campers are encouraged to bring sports equipment, as none is provided.
Other activities include fishing and crawfishing, hiking, tubing and swimming. Cutthroat trout inhabit Canal Creek.
Nearby Attractions
Sandy beaches stretch north and south of Waldport, about 20 minutes from the campground. Beautiful Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is another 15 minutes south of Waldport. Mary's Peak is the highest point in Oregon's Coast Range and has been designated a Scenic Botanical Area because of its rich, unique scenery and plants.Important Notices
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle
- No drinking water available; visitors must bring their own supply
- To reach the Canal Creek site, visitors must ford gentle Canal Creek with their vehicle. Buses and RVs will not be able to access Canal Creek site
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
- Please recycle glass, metals, plastics, and burn only paper products
- A creek runs through campground and the old footbridge is no longer usable; please exercise caution
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
- Click here for more information on the Siuslaw National Forest
Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Berry Picking - Berry Picking
- Crawfishing - Crawfishing
Directions
From Waldport, Oregon, take State Route 34 east 7 miles to the campground sign at Canal Creek Rd../Forest Service Rd. 3462. Turn right onto Canal Creek Rd./FSR 3462 and go 4 miles to another campground sign and turn left into the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 541-528-7725
WALDPORT, OR 97394Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site Alsea Group, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site Canal Creek Group, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
