(Douglas County, Ore.) Beginning on Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Douglas County Parks Department will temporarily close the Upper Campground and Day Use Area at Charles V. Stanton Park. The park is located along the South Umpqua River, one mile north of Canyonville at 1540 Stanton Park Road. This closure is necessary to facilitate construction activity which will involve a complete rehabilitation of the Upper Campground and Day Use Area. The Lower Campground, which is typically closed in the winter months, along with access to the South Umpqua River will remain open during construction.
The tentative project timeline is September 23, 2024, thru May 24, 2025, and will involve the following enhancements:
- Complete remodel of the Upper Campground including new RV sites, new underground utilities, a new road layout, and a new restroom/shower building.
- Resurfacing of the existing playground with rubber tiles.
- Adding a zipline play structure to the existing playground.
- Repairing and powder coating the existing helicopter play structure and adding it to the expanded playground.
- Adding a restroom building to service the playground and pavilion.
- Repaving of the parking lot, installation of new curbs, new stormwater catch basins and additional parking spots to serve the Day Use Area.
The Douglas County Parks Department appreciates the public’s patience as they work to improve your recreational experience in our county parks. As with any construction or road project, unforeseen delays due to weather, equipment and material availability could possibly extend the anticipated project timeline. For more information, or to locate a park, campground or boat ramp near you, log onto the Douglas County Parks Department’s page on the Douglas County Government Website at: https://douglascountyor.gov/Parks.