- Siuslaw National Forest
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Amelia
2 weeks ago
10 ft campervan
With pets
Lovely site, directly off the road so you can hear that but the location for the beach and Yachats is PERFECT
Flat ground, nice tree cover, everything was easy!
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Hayley
November 2025
16 ft car
Tobias is a super helpful host and gave up a last minute place to stay during a storm. Would definitely recommend
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Jennifer
October 2025
Benjamin
October 2025
Tent
This was a tidy little spot to pitch our tent and a convenient location. Our host (Matthew) was very accommodating.
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Elaina
October 2025
13 ft travel trailer
The site was nice and flat. Cut spot on the river and the bathrooms were great.
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Nathan
October 2025
16 ft car
The site worked out great. Was easy to find and the host was friendly! They were also accommodating with a hot shower and a clean outhouse.
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Lana
October 2025
Tent
What a lovely place to spent a couple of nights. Petra is very welcoming, and we loved cuddling with her dog.
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Julie
October 2025
45 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had such a great time camping and staying in the yurt on Jeremy and Dana's land. The yurt is at the back of the property, near a creek and feels private.
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Brittany
October 2025
Tent
Very accommodating and helpful, cute little place with lots of potential. I like their system they’ve got going on!
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DARCY
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Zen Garden Sanctuary Spa
These guys put the hip in #hipcamp. Jim was a wonderful and engaging host. We stayed in the caboose and the highlights were hanging out with the host and his friends, the sauna, and hot tub. If you are bringing kids maybe check with the host or Eric on the vibe before coming. It is a beautiful property and you can tell Jim has put a lot of thought, effort, and himself in the place. We hope to return, go Hoosiers!
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Laura
October 2025
16 ft car
Tobias was a great host who stayed up late to let us in & had lots of great recommendations. Would definitely stay here again ☺️
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Nicole
October 2025
With pets
One of my favorite cabin stays Ive ever experienced! The land is magical and the cabin was so cozy and inviting with thoughtful touches. My favorite place was the loft, waking up to the windows surrounding you with beautiful trees and rain pouring on the roof- can’t get much better. My partner and my dog and I felt very welcomed by Danny and Molly and we hope to return!
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Michelle
October 2025
16 ft car
The spot was easy to find. The view is really nice. We booked for only one night as we were just looking for a safe night to sleep while fishing the Siuslaw. We sat up our sleeping mats and blankets and slept inside the little tiny building in the property. We brought our own bathroom set up. It worked out really nice for what we needed. We will stay again!
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Anne
October 2025
16 ft Class B
With pets
Simple but good and quiet place to stay for a night. Tobias is very friendly.
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william
October 2025
20 ft Class B
Right on a river
Just off the highway
Quite
Good for an over nighter
Don’t count on using the river if you’re older
Ok for young folks
Steel decline
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Ashley
October 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Tobias was super welcoming. Great little spot to camp and explore the area.
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Christopher
October 2025
Tent
With pets
This was the perfect secluded tent camp site! Very spacious for our dog to roam around. Easy to find, driveway is right off Hwy 101.
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Tavya
October 2025
20 ft travel trailer
I’ve been looking for a camp spot next to water for a very long time, and not only did I find it, it exceeded every expectation I could have. From the very first email to Brooke, to checking out Sunday morning waving bye to Tom our weekend at Creekside Retreat was incredible. The campground is stunning, beautifully maintained, and packed full of activities from board games to hiking to a waterfall. The hosts have taken their hearts and souls and embedded it into this retreat and it shows through all the details. Not only will this be my favorite spot forever, it’s the one I’ll be telling everyone about. Thank you for the best weekend away! The appreciation I have for Brooke and Tom for what they have done here is unmatched. If I could give it 10 stars I would! Thank you, thank you!!
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Theresa
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Alsea Valley Farm
This is a cozy and clean cabin with trails right off the property. The host knows the area well and had helpful suggestions for outdoor activities.
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Laura
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Great little spot off the highway, tucked away in the woods. Super close to lots of great beaches and natural attractions.
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Overview
About
Encompassing a broad swathe of the Oregon coast, Siuslaw National Forest offers a mix of densely wooded trails, sweeping sand dunes, and unequivocally gorgeous views of the Oregon Coast. This 630,000-acre national forest features a variety of terrains, rivers, waterfalls, and plenty of old-growth forest. Parts of the forest are also mountainous, and Mary’s Peak—the highest summit in the Oregon stretch of the Coastal Range—is right in the forest. There are also three designated wilderness areas ideal for backpacking, as well as a wide range of drive-up campgrounds both right by the beach and deep into the woods.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for Hikers: Cape Perpetua Campground is surrounded by 23 miles of hiking trails.
- Best for Boating Fanatics: Sutton Campground offers easy access to the waters of Sutton Lake.
- Best for Coastal Views: Tillicum Campground campsites look right out over the Pacific Ocean.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Many campsites in the Siuslaw National Forest can be booked up to six months in advance through the Forest Service website. Reservations go live every morning at 7am Pacific Time. If you’re looking for a cabin or yurt, be ready to reserve right when the sites go live.
- Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis. If possible, try to arrive by Thursday to avoid the weekend rush.
- If you can’t find a campsite for the dates you want, consider booking a Hipcamp in the area or look into camping on BLM land
When to go
Summer is the best season to visit the Siuslaw National Forest, when temperatures are generally warm and the chance of rain is lower. However, this is also the most crowded season, and some campgrounds and day-use areas get pretty busy during summer vacation. Crowds tend to die down after Labor Day, when kids go back to school, but the fall weather doesn’t tend to kick in until late September.
Know before you go
- Cell service can be spotty or nonexistent in parts of the Siuslaw National Forest. To avoid losing your way, make sure to download offline maps or write down directions before you go.
- Fire bans are common in the summer months, and during periods of extreme wildfire risk, camp stoves may also be prohibited.
- Before setting out, check for road closures, irrespective of the season. Snow can cause disruptions in winter, while planned roadworks and landslides can bring traffic to a halt during the summer months.
96%
35 ratings · 19 reviews
I never went to this campground. I'm a State Park host not a traditional camoer.
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Char Lee R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Class c ·
Hebo Lake Campground
Very nice, small lake. Lots of fishing and families. Enjoyed walking around the lake with the dogs. Camp host was very nice including his dog Ida!
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Mary W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Loved this spot. So close to everything and Dave was a wonderful host!
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Vanessa R.
7 months on Hipcamp
July 2020
This is a horse camp use to be beautiful but the cov 19 is killing it. More people leaving their fires lit as they leave homeless people everywhere. Including the way up . This is a dangerous place to be . Beware!!! This Corporate company managing it never came once the whole 4 days we were there . They should be fired !!!
Laurie S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2019
Sites closer to the water (like #13-15) are more private and secluded from the roadway. Hiking trails start from the campground, which is just off the highway. The visitor center is a short drive, hike or bike away. Beautiful coastal spot!
Sara B.
10 years on Hipcamp
August 2018
Loved this campground. Very quiet, only hearing the sounds of the creek and wind in trees all day and night. Somewhat expensive for a spot without any hookups ($26/night) but was a great stay. Does not have cell service there, but you can get Verizon service at the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center just up the road, or by using one of the trails from the ground (0.2 miles to visitor center). They have many trails leaving the campground and many in the area. Great spot to stay.
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Trevor C.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2018
My go-to spot if i come back to the oregon dunes area. This campground, while central in the dune and OHV area, doesn't allow OHVs in the grounds so it is by far the quietest and most secluded of the campgrounds in the area. Surrounded by trees and right up against the lake with a great loop trail around it. Barely has a bar of cell service (verizon) when there. Has bathrooms and fresh water available as well. And spots are large with good privacy.
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Trevor C.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2017
Simple and beautiful. Only a short hike to Thor’s Well on the coast.
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Kyle T.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2017
very quiet and excellent hosts
Dora A.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2017
If Cape Perpetua is full, head 7 miles south to Rock Creek campground. It is run by the USDA and its a great alternative spot.
Nikki T.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2017
Trail hiking, beach bumming, sight seeing - do it all at this gorgeous Oregon coast spot. There isn't a bad view in the sight and tons of activities to choose from - good luck trying to fit them all in!
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Emily G.
8 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· February 2017
Pretty bare bones, just a porta-loo, no showers and only a few sites, but nice and quiet with roomy sites if you luck out! Plus it's only $13 a night. Make sure to stop at Haceta Head Lighthouse while you're in the area!
Xanthe &.
27 reviews
September 2016
I stopped here for the first night of traveling down the southern Oregon coast in late August, and it was a nice place. I reserved online for $35. This was so nice to know that I had a spot reserved. The fog hung right on the coast but made a nice evening with a campfire and smores. Some of the campsites have little privacy, but site 15 has a nice trail that puts it secluded in a small clearing. (plus it is nearby to water and bathrooms) I did not get a chance to hike the trails nearby, but for my car camping trip this was perfect!
Phillip M.
9 years on Hipcamp
August 2016
Disgusted to see what has happened to this campground. Camped here in July 2016, used to be a destination for our local family campouts, but no longer will be. Trash everywhere, a burned up tent and other suspicious debris left in one of the sites, broken glass, etc. The set up is weird now too, many of the sites are not apparent, so it seems like a free for all as to where you can camp, which makes it awkward. Some weird acting campers who appear to have set up long term (as previous reviewer stated). No attendant or ranger made an appearance to even check the bathroom during our stay. They should make this place a pay site and clean it up for those who actually want to enjoy it as a campground.
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Erin I.
9 years on Hipcamp
March 2016
This campground really only has 4 usable sites, and only 2 are even worth camping in. There are no picnic tables, garbage service, or amenities of any kind, just a single drop toilet that is often lacking proper cleaning and supplies. This campground used to be ok, now it is largely overrun by long-term (homeless??) campers, often has trash, and just has a way more sketchy vibe than it did years ago. Lots of locals use this as a party spot too, so you can expect random late night drive thrus and disruptive visitors at all hours. Overall its not at all worth the long drive to the campground, especially when the sites are all often now full.
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Ray M.
9 years on Hipcamp
January 2016
Campsites are a little close together but the incredible coastline and fabulous sites within easy hiking distance more than make up for it. Several campsites are more hidden off the road with thick vegetation providing privacy and a lovely river rushing by. Lots of well maintained trails for all levels of expertise and incredible coastline. Thor's well was by far my favorite.
Katy H.
10 years on Hipcamp
May 2015
Sure you could drive most of the way to the peak but then you miss out on most of the amazing hike.
Jeremy F.
10 years on Hipcamp
May 2015
The Cape Perpetua area is one of my favorite places on the planet. There are choices for easy or challenging hikes. Exploring Cook's Chasm, Spouting Horn, Devil's Churn, and Thor's Well at high tide will get your heart pumping with the power of the ocean.
Rosi G.
10 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Book early in the year if you want a weekend spot anytime after March. This place isn't huge so it fills up fast. Plus, all us locals like it too!
Lori K.
10 years on Hipcamp