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Coastal Farm Sanctuary

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17mi from Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Waldport, OR
: OFF SEASON RATE SPECIAL : Select Your Dates To View Discounted Rate. Since 2015 I have been regenerating the soils and improving this once barren property. There is now diverse plant life on-site which attracts diverse wildlife including insects, birds and reptile. Your stay here helps us to pay the bills and keep making this small patch of earth better. The property is on a sunny bench not far from the ocean and usually above the fog line. Our location gets ample sunshine most days and is surrounded on 3 sides by a forest of trees. The property is fenced and access is by gate. There are two seperate campsites which are separated by our central garden and bamboo plantings. There is very little street traffic before 9 AM and after 4 PM Mon-Sat. Sundays are quiet. Both sites can use the portable toilet and outdoor shower. We keep it clean and odor free for a sanitary camping experience. Bring your bikes, boards and outdoor gear! Many adventures to be had here on the central coast. Your hosts are avid surfers and cyclists and can help direct you to the best spots to match your skill level. The property is close to town as well as bike loops, gravel roads and trails. We're also close to the beach. Within a short drive surfers of all levels can find something fun to ride nearly everyday of summer and fall. The 18 hole golf course is just down the street from the property and the town of Waldport is 2 miles away. Yachats is a short 12 minute drive to the south where you can find amazing restaurants where they serve fresh roasted coffee along with a large menu of drinks and treats at places such as The Green Salmon Cafe. White sand beaches are located just down the hill from us where you can walk all the way from the mouth of the Alsea river to the mouth of the Yachats river. Forested and easily accessible walking trails are also nearby. South of the property is Cape Perpetua - a natural wonderland with whales, tide pools, blowholes and a 26 mile trail system. Enjoy the scenic 15 mile drive from the farm to get there. Shop our "Extras" and "Experiences" and please ask if any questions.
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$20
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Mosswood Forest

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36mi from Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Veneta, OR
Just down the road from the historic Oregon Country Fair grounds, there is a moss covered forest with friendly folks welcoming you to stop off and rest. Nights are quiet with faint to no road noise or light pollution. The driveway and grounds are flat with safe gated parking space for cars/vans and small-med sized trailers, tents etc. It is our pleasure to offer you a safe space to camp with your friends and family. Learn more about this land: Mosswood is on 5 acres of mostly forested land, there's usually a project going (or three). We've recently finished building a barn workshop, a covered timber frame deck in the meadow, and a very unique woven tree net that you'll be sure to enjoy! No dogs living here, just one friendly cat, otherwise it's squirrels, birds, and the occasional wild turkey procession or coyote. There is a large garden, and when growing season is on, we may send you packing with some fresh greens or veggies! If you see us out and about, feel free to come say hello or ask questions. We love sharing good conversations and ideas about how to live well and stay excited about all things. Towns/Activities nearby: Veneta/Elmira are charming small rural towns with all the basics less than 10 min drive: Grocery Outlet, Bi-mart, Ace hardware, Auto parts, some decent restaurants. Fern Ridge Lake is 10 minutes down the road for walking trails, boating and paddling, plenty of other outdoor activities nearby. Eugene is 25 min, and the beautiful Oregon coast is 45 min drive if you want to smell the ocean air and visit Florence.
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$30
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Squared Roots Farm Yurt

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31mi from Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Alsea, OR
Welcome to Squared Roots Farm, a Garlic Farm and homestead in Alsea, Oregon. We specialize in gourmet hardneck garlic and sustainable farming practices. (IG @squaredrootsfarm) On our farm we grow veggies and flowers. We raise Nigerian dwarf goats, chickens, and honey bees. You will be staying in a 16ft Pacific yurt built on raised deck that has a covered deck for shade and rainy days. There is plenty of space for additional tents and RV campers to join! There is a fire pit, picnic table, full propane grill and composting toilet. There is also a wonderful warm wood stove for staying cozy! You can swim in the creek right next to the site or walk over to the North Fork of the Alsea River where there is 1/2 mile of river access and great winter steelhead fishing too. Close to the farm is world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, waterfalls, great views, and surfing on the Oregon coast. The camp spot is a very private grassy nook nestled next to Honey Grove Creek. There are nature trails on the property with blackberry bushes. We offer farm fresh eggs, firewood bundles, and as the garden begins to ramp up- we will offer all the veggies to campers including goat cheese! We can do cash or Venmo payments. You will want to consider bringing the following... Sleeping bags/ bedding if you intend to use the full pull out bed Camp Chairs All your own cooking gear Water for drinking, dishes River gear Sun Shade/ Rain Covering
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$95
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Alsea Valley Farm

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33mi from Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · 1 site · Lodging · Alsea, OR
Our farm is nestled at the end of Honey Grove Valley in the lush coastal mountains. The creek meanders through our seven acre property. The north side contains a field, small orchard, greenhouses and barn. The south side is steep and wooded with healthy riparian. An extension to the Honey Grove trail leads out of the property accessing a user maintained hiking/mountain biking trail with 1.5, 3, 5 and 7 mile loop options. Other nearby activities include hiking and mountain biking in Mary's Peak and Alsea Falls recreational area. Access to the Alsea River is located 1.5 miles from the property on Honey Grove Road or at nearby Clemmons Park. The guest cabin has two rooms and can sleep (4) guests comfortably and up to (6) guests. It contains (2) queen size beds, and one pull out couch. One bed is in a loft accessed by a ship ladder. There is a small kitchen and an un-attached bathhouse. The toilet is non-flush, composting. From the designated parking area there is a 200 foot walk along a gravel path to the cabin. Other features include a fire pit, wood fired sauna, and creek access for cold dips. Internet is available in the cabin. There is a Level 1 vehicle charger available for guests. The property also contains a host residence. The area around the residence is for the hosts. The cabin and the property are very quaint and inviting but also very rustic. Do not be surprised to see a few or many spiders, slugs and other bugs. There are occasional bunnies, wild turkeys, Garter Snakes by the ponds and newts on the trails. Please maintain good situational awareness when enjoying the property as structures and grounds may have some inherent hazards. The barn is off limits. Greenhouse and gardens are fine to explore as long as doors and gates are closed and dogs are kept out. Please refrain from harvesting produce and/or eggs unless accompanied or given permission from hosts directly.
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$150
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Burgess Backyard

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14mi from Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Florence, OR
Enjoy this quiet and private forest setting just outside Florence but still close to all the fun. Only 5 minutes to get to the Oregon dunes, beach, Old Town, grocery store, coffee shop, and lakes. Available to rent is a fully furnished 24ft yurt which is beyond "glamping" with all the comforts of a home. It has an attached full bath, queen bed and "XL" size bunk cots, kitchenette, couches, TV, WI-FI, covered deck, firepit and more. Also to rent is a campsite with picnic table, firepit, portable toilet, tent space and gravel drive. Bring own water and pack out all waste. Also a grass field with corn hole and a rope swing to play. (Host home is on site. Your campsite is your private space but outdoor space in general may be shared with host family. Property is home to a free ranging flock of ducks (add "meet the flock" to your booking to hand feed them!), an off-leash family dog Neeka, and our kitty Yin.)
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Hilltop acres

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47mi from Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · 1 site · Lodging · Eugene, OR
Unique custom built Tiny house with lots of trees/shade but also sun! Sleeping loft with memory foam. Sitting area can make a second bed. Fenced yard for your dog, fire pit ( seasonal…if allowed) flat grassy area to set up a tent if traveling with friends. Easy parking right by the tiny house. We are a country setting on a dead end gravel road, only 15-20 minutes from the heart of eugene and the U of O…”Lorane Hwy” is actually a beautiful country road with minimal traffic. We are 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Oregon coast. There are 2 organic farm stands within 5 minutes of us where you can get fresh produce, berries, homemade baked goods and homemade breads and soap, jams, pickles etc… you are welcome to eggs from our free range organic fed chickens. Our neighbors have chickens, horses and dogs so you may hear a dog barking and other animal sounds… we live in a house down the driveway and are available for any concerns.
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Overview

About

On the banks of China Creek, just off the Oregon Coast Highway and a few minutes’ walk from a five-mile stretch of ocean beach, sits Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park. This wooded spot is home to one of the smaller campgrounds in the area, Carl G. Washburne Campground, which offers tent and RV sites as well as a couple of yurts. The park is right in the Siuslaw National Forest and offers easy access to a number of area hiking trails, including sections of the 362-mile-long Oregon Coast Trail, as well as the Heceta Head Trail, which connects to the nearby Heceta Head Lighthouse.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. The 64 campsites and two yurts at Washburne can be booked in advance through Oregon State Parks online or by phone. Sites open for reservation at 6am PT each day for dates six months in advance. Reservations can be made up until the day before your arrival.
  2. Same-day reservations can only be booked in person and are released on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early for the best chances of getting a spot.
  3. There’s a small hiker/biker camp for backpackers and cyclists. Sites here are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When to go

Washburne and its campground are open year-round, and like most Oregon state parks, they’re at their busiest in July and August, when school is out for summer and the weather is warm and dry. Things start to calm down after Labor Day, when kids go back to school, meaning weekdays in early to mid-September are a great time to visit if you want good weather and fewer crowds.

Know before you go

  • The closest spots to fuel up or pick up groceries and supplies are Yachats, about a 20-minute drive to the north, or Florence, about 20 minutes by car to the south. Of the two, Florence is considerably larger and has more amenities.
  • To protect the area from pests and diseases, only buy firewood locally or at the campground (you’ll need exact change).
  • Pets are welcome at the campground, and one of the yurts is pet-friendly.
  • The campground has one accessible campsite, and the B Loop has accessible showers and toilets.
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