Frequently Asked Questions
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Creekside Retreat is located in Blachly, Oregon, along beautiful Lake Creek between Triangle Lake and Lake Creek Falls.
• Eugene – 45 minutes
• Florence – 1 hour
• Portland – 2 hours
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Reservations open one year in advance. Summer weekends tend to fill quickly, so we recommend booking early. The best place to make a reservation is always on our website.
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Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The campground entrance closes at 8:00 PM, so we recommend arriving before dark. If you have a reservation and are running late, let us know and we can make arrangements to let you in.
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Yes. Wood-burning campfires are allowed in our designated fire rings throughout most burn bans. Only when restrictions reach Red/Extreme are wood fires no longer permitted. At that point, guests may rent one of our propane fire pit inserts that fit inside our existing fire rings.
• Rental: $10/day
• Guests provide one standard 20 lb propane tank
• Reserve with the camp host (subject to availability)
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• Queen memory foam bed
• Futon
• Papasan chair
• Linens, pillows, comforter & throw blanket
• Wood-burning stove (firewood included for heating)
• Portable power bank
• 125 qt cooler
• Private pump sink
• Cookware & dishware
• Picnic table
• Fire pit with cooking grate
• 2 Adirondack chairs
• Hammock
• Battery-powered lights
• Battery-powered fan
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• Picnic table
• Fire pit with cooking grate
• Shared pavilion
• Portable restrooms
• Drinking water
WE DO NOT HAVE HOOK-UPS
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• Bath/swim towels
• Toiletries
• Food & drinks
• Sleeping bags or blankets for futon sleepers
• Flashlight
• Bug spray
• Warm layers
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Yes, we have Pioneer Connect as well as Starlink
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We can accommodate up to 25 ft in sites 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 and up to 36 ft in site 12. WE DO NOT HAVE HOOK-UPS
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Each campsite has a fire pit with a cooking grate. The shared pavilion also includes:
• Propane grill
• Wash sink
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Griddle
• COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE every morning
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No. The wood-burning stove is for heating only.
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Yes, we have well water that is also processed through Culligan. In addition, we have a drinking water cooler available in the pavilion. Our sites do not have water. But, the glamping sites (1-4) have pump sinks, and sites 5-7 have water spigots.
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We currently have portable restrooms are conveniently located throughout the campground. Septic upgrades are under way and we should have flushable toilets by next year.
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Yes. We have two private tent showers on our shower deck, each with its own dressing room. They use a bucket of hot water with a pump-style shower head.
• Complimentary for glamping guests
• $10 per shower for primitive campers
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Firewood for glamping wood stoves is included for heating. Firewood for outdoor campfires is available for purchase for $7 per bundle. Ice is available for $7-10 depending on the size of bag.
You can bring in your own wood and ice if you prefer.
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Creek conditions vary throughout the season depending on rainfall and time of year. But, yes, the creek is swimmable most of the time during open season.
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May 1 - October 31
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Yes! While Creekside Retreat is located on Lake Creek rather than directly on Triangle Lake, guests can access Triangle Lake through the channel that connects the creek and the lake. Many guests enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, floating, and paddling between the creek and the lake. Water levels vary throughout the season. If you have a large boat, the boat ramp is about a mile down the road.
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Our sites are large and can accommodate some boats being parked on site. Please email for approval before hand to make sure we will have space.
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Yes! Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
• $10 per dog, per day
• Maximum of 2 dogs per campsite
• Leashed at all times
• Under owner's control
• Off all glamping furniture and bedding
• Not left unattended
• Clean up after your pet
Dogs that are aggressive, bark excessively, or repeatedly disturb other guests will be asked to leave.
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• Up to 6 guests
• Up to 2 dogs
• Up to 2 vehicles
Glamping tents comfortably sleep four with a queen bed and futon. Some families with toddlers also use the papasan chair. One additional tent is welcome provided total occupancy does not exceed six people.
Overflow parking is available for $10/day as space allows.
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Yes. Day-use visitors are $20 per person and must depart by 8:00 PM. Visitors must be approved in advance, as space is limited.
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10:00 PM-8:00 AM, unless the entire retreat is reserved for exclusive use.
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Triangle Lake, Lake Creek Falls and the rock slides are all within walking distance from your site.
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We recommend shopping before arriving in Eugene or Florence. Nearby markets include Deadwood Country Market and Low Pass Market.
We also have ice, firewood, and vending machines with snacks and drinks available for purchase.
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If you reserve site 1 or site 2, we can run an extension cord to the pavilion so that you have enough power for your CPAP machine.