Harms Park Row River Trail Access

Harms Park is a day-use boat ramp facility located on the north shore of Dorena Reservoir near Cottage Grove, offering convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The paved ramp sits at approximately 820 feet elevation and provides a staging point for exploring the scenic Row River and reservoir system. Amenities include paved parking, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Note that water levels can fluctuate seasonally—monitor conditions as exposed mudflats may appear when water drops below the ramp level.

From Harms Park, paddlers can explore the 14-mile Row River National Recreation Trail, which follows the scenic shoreline on a paved, multi-use path suitable for biking and hiking as well. The area offers good opportunities for a variety of water activities including boating and fishing. Nearby Schwarz Park and Baker Bay provide additional access points and day-use amenities around the reservoir loop. For those interested in camping, Sharps Creek Recreation Site (nearby Sharps Creek Campground) and Pine Meadows Campground are available with reservations through Recreation.gov.

To reach Harms Park from Cottage Grove, take Row River Road approximately 10 miles east, following signs toward Dorena Lake. There is no cell service in the area, so plan accordingly before arriving.

Overview
Reserve a site at Sharps Creek 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.  
Step off the beaten path and explore a delightful gem nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains with ties to the historic Bohemia Mining District,...

Overview
Reserve a site at Sharps Creek 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.  
Step off the beaten path and explore a delightful gem nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains with ties to the historic Bohemia Mining District, 18 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. The site offers a 12-unit campground, day-use picnicking area, and a nearby swimming hole formed naturally among rounded boulders at the base of an overlook extending above Sharps Creek. Cool and delightful waters entice the visitor to swim or simply 'dabble' along the bank while enjoying the surrounding beauty of the forest. For those with a penchant for gold panning, the site offers exciting opportunities to try one's skill and luck!
The Springfield Office of the Northwest Oregon District of the Bureau of Land Management manages the Sharps Creek Recreation Site.
Recreation
Sharps Creek Recreation Site consists of a small, family campground and a day-use area overlooking Sharps Creek. A swimming hole at the base of the overlook provides a refreshing place to cool down on hot, summer days. All swimmers should use caution. 
Facilities
Sharps Creek Campground offers 12 campsites with easy access to the day use swimming area next door. The campground has vault toilets and running water. There is no Cellular Service at the site. 
Natural Features
Sharps Creek campground and the surrounding area are home to large canopy trees such as Douglas fir, western hemlock, red cedar, red alder and big leaf maple. The forest understory features a host of native plants like rhododendron, salal, various fern species, salmonberry and vine maple. On the forest floor, oxalis, Calypso orchids and mosses compliment the scenery. A diverse variety of bird life, from the seldom seen pileated woodpecker, northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet to the ever-present Oregon junco, frequent this area. Signs of larger animals, such as raccoon, mink, bear, elk, deer and beaver are evident. 

Nearby Attractions
The Row River National Recreation Trail/Covered Bridges State Scenic Bikeway is located less than 4 miles northwest of Sharps Creek Recreation Site.
Dorena Lake  
City of Cottage Grove 
Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

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