Siuslaw National Forest

From steep cliffs to rolling hills, and soft sand dunes to verdant forests, Cape Perpetua Campground has got access to every blissful nature escape you could possibly need, plus some. Such as tide pools, which, just, yes. Drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and campfire rings complete this dreamy locale, which spans wide enough to host 3 Read more...

Ditch the alarm clock that’s set to wake you up with nature sounds and experience the real deal with the whooshing of Pacific waves at Tillicum Beach Campground. If that image doesn’t drive you to make a reservation right this second, know that this great ‘ground is fitted with drinking water, flush toilets, and a total of 60 sites for tents and t Read more...

Hiking is the name of the game at this awesome campground. It provides access to some seriously scenic trails, which can be found on the campground’s website, and all the classic fun pastimes like swimming and fishing. With a whopping 80 sites for tent, auto, and trailer camping and 79 for RVs, Sutton Campground is also equipped with water and flu Read more...

If you need serenity now, sneak over to Alder Dune Campground. Native shrubbery provides peace ‘n’ quiet during your stay at one of the 39 single sites or 39 RV sites available. The tranquil character of this campground deems it a delightful place for wildlife watching, and both the Alder and Dune lakes remain loaded up with rainbow trout so you c Read more...

Off-road the day away, then tumble-roll your way to one of the classic campsites at Waxmyrtle Campground. Since you’re functioning at stuntman status, this site provides you with paved parking for two vehicles, plus pressurized drinking water, toilets, ‘n’ trash collection. For the adventurer who’s tryin’ to keep it a little more chill, this cool Read more...

After a quick visit to the nearby Pacific coast, make your temporary home among the shore pines (ooh), sitka spruces (ahh), Douglas firs (ohh), and—wait for it—beautiful rhododendron hedges at Carter Lake Campground. Folks out there with pip squeaks will fit right into the family atmosphere of the dunes side of the grounds (read: Universe-sized sa Read more...

Simple and sweet, Big Elk Campground can host up to 8 single site campers and 12 RV-traveling crews. It doesn’t have toilets, but it does offer H2O. Grab your hiking shoes or fishing pole and make yourself at home at this nice campground! Check website for camping regulations. Read more...

This camping spot is scrum-diddly-umptious, alright! Blackberry bushes make their home on the forest floor while towering cedars and Douglas fir watch over, giving this campground its oh-so fitting name. With space for 31 tent, auto, and trailer sites, and 32 RV ones, this Alsea River-overlooking campground is a truly lovely one. Drinking water an Read more...

Compared to some of the larger beach campgrounds in the area, Baker Beach Campground is a modest outpost along the Pacific Ocean. With only a handful of sites, you’re sure to find a quieter atmosphere here with all the same benefits of beachside livin’. Lily Lake is also just a short walk from camp, giving you another option for aquatic fun. You c Read more...

You want breathtaking? We’ll see you at Marys Peak Campground. Holy Nature does this place offer the view! And, it’s no surprise, as this 6-site spot is plopped right on top of the highest peak on the Oregon coast range. Radical is an understatement. With 1 toilet and a mere $10/night fee, this memorable campground is where you want to be. Hold yo Read more...

Anyone who’s ever tried dispersed camping, raise your hand. Ok, now sit tight for a sec while we explain to everyone else that this is the name for a more primitive camping experience; one that’s much more private and for the self-sufficient camper. It’s pretty rad, and you can do it here at North Fork Siuslaw Campground! Needless to say, there ar Read more...

If dogs are a man’s best friend, there’s no way you want to leave your pup behind. So go ahead, bring ‘em to one of the 15 tent, auto, and trailer sites at Rock Creek Campground! And, that’s not even the coolest part about this place--the campsites are plotted along Rock Creek in the Siuslaw National Forest. Here, the branches are cloaked in moss Read more...

For the truly rustic camping experience we all know and love, point your compass toward Dry Lake Horse Camp. Be sure to bring water for both your steed and yourself, for all this basic joint has to offer is uno vault toilet for its three sites--and the beauty of the land. Which is really all that matters, right? Glance at this open-all-year campgr Read more...

Here at Horse Creek Campground, horses are a camper’s best friend. Surprised? Well, at least act like it! This great locale has a count of 15 campsites with a hitching post at each - plus, a post by the single vault toilet at the entrance to the grounds. Note that the water at this site is only for the horses, so come prepped with your own to drin Read more...

Stationed on the northern banks of the Siltcoos River, Tyee Campground is all about beautiful simplicity. Offering a mix of secluded and open-meadow campsites rounding up to 14 single sites and 14 RV plots, these grounds are complete with a picnic table and fire ring with a grill, and are great for a quiet refuge. Keep the serenity flowing in a ka Read more...

It’s true, this site is situated right by a lagoon—Siltcoos Lagoon to be exact. Let the radness of that sink in as you stroll the mile-long trail looping the water. Be sure to bring your camera while you’re at it, in case you spot any beavers or other wildlife from one of the boardwalks. There’s also another short trail nearby that leads you to th Read more...

OHV-lovers are no newbs to getting caught ridin’ sandy on the dunes right by the Driftwood II Campground. What do they love so much about this spot? Likely, the luxury of returning to showers, flush toilets, and a self pay station. Don’t worry--tagalongs who aren’t into off-roading can live up a little swimming, bird-watching, and, when the season Read more...

Who’s ready for a water-centric stay at Tahkenitch Landing Campground? All the classic sports and pastimes are welcome on Tahkenitch Lake, while wildlife watching is best done on the nearby estuary. With 27 tent-and-camper sites circling the lake and 27 RV sites plotted on the hill overlooking said lake, these grounds are an awesomely open-all-yea Read more...

Ever tried to race to the top of a dune? Yeah. Rough. Walk, don’t run, to the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, which guides you from the forests of Eel Creek Campground to fresh water lakes, and ends on the beach. With 52 tent sites ‘n’ 53 for RVs, ECC grounds are divided into North and South Loops with an amphitheater in-between. Take advantage of th Read more...

Tahkenitch translates to “lake of many fingers," and we have a reason for each phalange why we love this locale. Coastal forests, a trio of hiking trails leading to dunes, Threemile Lake, and birding, to name a few. This expansive space has got 34 classic campsites and 34 RV sites that run the gamut of super-secluded to scenically open. Campfire r Read more...

Dunes enthusiasts, unite! And then, divide back up again to venture off for a hike, horseback ride, or off-roading adventure. Your meetup point? Whichever of the 18 tent and trailer sites or 18 RV spots you call home for your stay at Bluebill Campground. Fam-friendly and less than a mile from the Pacific coast, this great retreat is equipped with Read more...

If off-roading is your bag, you’ll feel right at home at Sandbeach Campground. Boasting 81 RV sites, this campground will woo you with its drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings, and OHV loading ramp. This spot’s open all year ‘round, but just a heads up that its proximity to the Pacific brings cool summers and moderate winters. Fine by us! Read more...

If you’re just rolling into the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, there’s a good chance you’ll want to check out the visitor center. After you’ve grabbed all your maps and planned out all the awesome things you’ll do, like backflip off a massive sand dune, head over to nearby Spinreel Campground to get settled before heading out. You’ll be ca Read more...

Shady spots for kicking back? Check. Family-friendly? Check. Half-mile trail for your rambling pleasure? Jeez, Hebo Lake Campground’s got all the things you’re looking for, plus 4 vault toilets! Perched at a cool elevation of 1650 with 12 classic sites functioning on a first come, first served system, this BYO Water campground is perfect for a chi Read more...