About Shotgun Creek Recreation Site
The refreshing location with its lush, forest setting, coupled with comforts normally associated with an urban park, blend seamlessly at this popular day-use site. Here, one can immerse in the enjoyment of surrounding hiking trails, a swimming area, meandering creeks, and picnicking units. Whether seeking trail solitude, a fun day of water play during the heat of summer, or the lingering memory of that very special celebration, this special place awaits your arrival.**Shotgun Creek Recreation Site is open to day use year round. Shelter reservations are available from May 1-September 30 each year.** Hiking, picnicking, family gatherings, sand volleyball, softball, playground, horseshoe pits, and seasonal water play. - Reserve one or both large group day-use shelters each **equipped with fireplace, lights, sinks, potable water, and picnic tables** that will accommodate up to 112 people…
- Fees: - 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…
- Managed by: Shotgun Creek OHV Staging Area, BLM
- Where: 4 mi north of Marcola, OR · 44.22875, -122.84639
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiki Loop Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | |
| Shotgun Creek Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | |
| Drury Ridge-B.S.A. Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | |
| Shotgun OHV Trail -31 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | |
| Shotgun OHV Trail -32 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | |
| Shotgun OHV Trail -26 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 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: 13.5 mi
Water fill-up: 13.5 mi
Propane: 12.9 mi
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