Shotgun Creek Recreation Site

About this spot

Overview 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. Recreation Hiking, picnicking, family gatherings, sand volleyball, softball, playground, horseshoe pits, and seasonal water play. Facilities • 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 comfortably for events. • 23 individual picnic sites • 6.43 miles of hiking trail Natural Features The beautiful, well-equipped wooden shelters, available by reservation, offer a fine place to celebrate special events such as weddings, anniversaries or birthday parties. Nearby Attractions • The 34-mile Shotgun OHV Trail System is located immediately north of the recreation site. Nearby staging facilities offer free amenities such as picnic tables, bathrooms, and trash facilities. Elevations from 758 to 2,864. Current fire restrictions: Fire Closures and Restrictions (https://www.blm.gov/orwafire). Public Fire Restriction lev (https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html) els can be found on Oregon Department of Forestry's website. (https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html) • Earnest Bridge south on Marcola Rd abo