September 11, 2024 3:20 a.m.

Beginning this Sunday, the Douglas County Parks Department will temporarily close the Upper Campground and Day Use Area at Charles V. Stanton Park.

A county release said the park is located along the South Umpqua River, one mile north of Canyonville at 1540 Stanton Park Road. The closure is necessary to facilitate construction activity which will involve complete rehabilitation of both areas. 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 23rd through May 24th of 2025. It 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

*Adding a zipline play structure to the existing playground

*Repairing and powder coating the existing helicopter 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

For more information about Douglas County parks, go to: https://douglascountyor.gov/802/Parks