About Nestucca River Back Country Byway
The Nestucca River Recreation Area takes travelers along a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon’s Coast Range on the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway. The Byway runs adjacent to the Nestucca River. Whether you are exploring by car, motorcycle or bicycle, you’ll find a riverside picnic table or camping spot at any of four BLM campgrounds located along the route. There are 37 campsites in the Alder Glen, Dovre, Fan Creek and Elk Bend Recreation Sites that offer steel fire rings, picnic tables, potable water and restrooms.
- Managed by: BLM
- Where: 15 mi southwest of Cherry Grove, OR · 45.31675, -123.47822
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Lane | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | |
| Saddam's Revenge | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | |
| Panama Canal | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | |
| The Slot | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | |
| Huey's Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | |
| Grassy Flat Loop | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.8 mi
Propane: 15.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Dovre Campground 0 mi
- Fan Creek Campground 1.9 mi
- Elk Bend Campground 3.9 mi
- Camp Cooper (BSA Cascade Pacific Council) 4.7 mi
- Alder Glen Recreation Site 6.2 mi
- Rocky Bend Group Campground 8.3 mi