Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)

View of Alsea Falls looking head on. The falls are central with water running over rocks of varying sizes. The scene is surrounded by green trees and shrubs and a bright blue sky.

Photo · Bureau of Land Management

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

38Sites

32 ftMax rig

The place

Reserve a site at Alsea Falls on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App . You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage. Alsea Falls Recreation Site is located along a Bureau of Land Management National Back Country Byway, located in the Oregon Coast Range, 13 miles west of Monroe, Oregon, in Benton County. Alsea Falls is open for camping the first weekend in May through the end of September of each year. Day use is open year round. Keep reading

The South Fork of the Alsea River flows through the Alsea Falls Recreation Site, cascading down 30 feet to form Alsea Falls in the day use area. Recreation The beautiful surroundings of Alsea Falls can be enjoyed by exploring the trails that wander through the area and lead to the picnic grounds and beyond. On a warm day, Alsea Falls Recreation Site offers cool relief along the river. During the winter months, the South Fork of the Alsea River provides excellent salmon and steelhead fishing. Be sure to check with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for current fishing regulations. Facilities This recreation area has 16 individual campsites; all are reservable . No first come-first served availability, however, you can come by on a nightly basis to camp if the site is not reserved until the reservation holder arrives. Amenities within the campground include drinking water and vault toilets. Several campsites can accommodate large RVs or trailers: up to 32 feet long. A site map is available here. Natural Features Forests in all stages of growth line South Fork Alsea National Back Country Byway. The nearby South Fork Alsea River offers painters and photographers endless opportunities to capture the natural beauty of Alsea Falls and the surrounding area. Old growth Douglas fir and western red cedar forests can be seen on the nearby ridges, while younger Douglas fir and vine maples provide a pleasant atmosphere at the Alsea Falls Recreation Site. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (503) 375-5646 for general information. Nearby Attractions The Fall Creek Day-Use Trailhead offers over 12 miles of mountain bike specific trails. Hikers can use these trails as well. Green Peak Falls with a drop of 45 feet is accessed by road or trail through the private campground of McBee Park. Follow the markers along the trail and road. Alsea Trout Hatchery is north of the town of Alsea. Charges & Cancellations Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 38

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Campground	01	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	02	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	03	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	04	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	05	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—	yes
Campground	06	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	07	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—	yes
Campground	08	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—	yes
Campground	09	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	10	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—	yes
Campground	11	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—	yes
Campground	12	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	13	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	14	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Campground	15	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—	yes
Campground	16	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Picnic Loop	06	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	07	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	08	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	09	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	10	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	11	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	12	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	13	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	14	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	15	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	16	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	17	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	18	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	19	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	20	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	21	management	15 ft	—
Picnic Loop	22	management	15 ft	—
Tent Loop	T1	walk to	15 ft	—
Tent Loop	T2	walk to	15 ft	—
Tent Loop	T3	walk to	15 ft	—
Tent Loop	T4	walk to	15 ft	—
Tent Loop	T5	walk to	15 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Northwest Oregon District Recreation Site Business Plan The$15, $20, and $40 campsite fee includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Additional service fees apply and are non-refundable. Cash or check made out to Bureau of Land Management is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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