Parks & Recreation - Camping
Welcome to camping on the Oregon Coast! From north to south you will find picturesque state, federal, and private campgrounds that are set in a variety of coastal ecosystems from coastal forest and sandy beach to freshwater lakes and coastal dunes. In this section we’ve listed all the state park campgrounds and selected USDA Forest Service campgrounds from north to south.
Parks & Recreation - The Great Outdoors
The recreational opportunities along the Oregon Coast are as limitless as your imagination. In this chapter you’ll find information on the coastal landscape, geology, climate, plants, and animals. In addition, you’ll find detailed listings of state parks, recreation sites, and natural areas. The beach is the big attraction at many state parks. You can fly a kite along the shore, play Frisbee or beach volleyball, build sandcastles, play in the surf, or watch for wildlife. Almost all state parks have hiking trails that wander through scenic coastal forest, along wide, sandy beaches, or on scenic bluffs that overlook the ocean. You’ll have the chance to watch for whales, explore tide pools, and learn about coastal plants and animals by reading interpretive signs. In addition to beach access, many state parks and recreation areas have picnic areas nestled in a coastal forest or perched above the beach offering scenic ocean views.
Parks & Recreation - Sports And Activities
This chapter covers a variety of activities that you can enjoy on the Oregon Coast. You can cycle on the Oregon Coast Route; hike on shady forest trails to view scenic waterfalls; kayak quiet creeks, bays, and lakes; and go horseback riding on the beach. It also lists surfing and windsurfing hot spots; fishing, clamming, and crabbing opportunities; and outfitters that offer whale-watching and fishing trips, jet boat tours, and dune buggy rides.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Address: 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd. West
5. Devils Lake State Park
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Reservations: (800) 452-5687
Address: 1452 Northeast 6th St.
Description: Devils Lake State Park campground sites are nestled among pretty shore pines just off the west shore of Devils Lake in Lincoln City. Activities abound in this area—take your pick of swimming, fishing, canoeing, or kayaking. A boat ramp and day use area can be accessed from Northeast 1st St. off US 101 in Lincoln City. You can also try exploring Lincoln City’s beaches, galleries, or factory outlet stores located at 1510 East Devils Lake Rd. If you want to try your luck with cards, dice, or slots, be sure to check out the Chinook Winds Casino located at 1777 Northwest 44th St. in Lincoln City. The park is open year-round. Leashed pets are allowed. Please note: Reservations Northwest charges a $6 fee when you make a reservation using the number above.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Address: 198 Northeast 123rd St.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Address: 5580 South Coast Hwy.
8. Beachside State Park
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Reservations: (800) 452-5687
Description: This wonderful campground located right next to the beach allows beach lovers plenty of room to roam on miles of sandy beach. To get there from Waldport, travel 4 miles south on US 101. Winter storm watching, beach-combing, kite-flying, sandcastle-building, and whale watching are popular activities at this state park campground. There are also excellent fishing, crabbing, and clamming opportunities in Alsea Bay to the north at Waldport. The park is open March 15 through October 31. Leashed pets are allowed. Please note: Reservations Northwest charges a $6 fee when you make a reservation using the number above.
9. Alder Dune
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Reservations: (877) 444-6777
Description: This pretty campground is located between three-acre Alder Lake and two-acre Dune Lake among pine and alder trees. Swimming, fishing, and hiking are favorite activities at this campground. To get there from Florence, travel 4.5 miles north on US 101. You can hike on a trail around Alder Lake or take a trail that heads to Sutton Campground through a coastal sand dune ecosystem. The facilities are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Leashed pets are allowed.
10. Cape Perpetua
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Information: (541) 750-7000
Description: This campground is set in a coastal forest along the shores of Cape Creek. More than 23 miles of trails can be found throughout the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, which lead you through old-growth forest and to rocky tide pools filled with sea anemones, purple urchins, and bright sea stars. You’ll also have the opportunity to see some historic structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. in the 1930s. Visit the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center to obtain a map of trails in the area. During the summer months, interpretive programs are offered on Friday and Saturday. The park is open May 10 through September 30. Leashed pets are allowed.
11. Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Reservations: (800) 452-5687
Description: The campsites in this campground are surrounded by a green expanse of coastal forest, and elk are often seen grazing in grassy areas in the campground. To get there from Florence, travel 14 miles north on US 101. Hiking trails lead to a sandy beach where you have opportunities to watch for whales, build sand castles, fly kites, or look for agates. A 3-mile trail heads south from the campground to Heceta Head Lighthouse. The park is open year-round. Leashed pets are allowed. Please note: Reservations Northwest charges a $6 fee when you make a reservation using the number above.
12. Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Reservations: (800) 452-5687
Address: 84505 US 101
Description: Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park campground is the second-largest overnight campground in Oregon and is filled with a wealth of activities. It is located 3 miles south of Florence on US 101. Cleawox and Woahink Lakes are adjacent to the campground and offer great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. Several interconnected trails lead through a diverse coastal ecosystem of spruce, fir, hemlock, salal, and thimbleberry. Beautiful stands of wild rhododendrons line the lakes and dunes in this popular state park and begin blooming in early spring. This state park also has a hiking trail where you can explore the large sand dunes that are part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The park is open year-round. Leashed pets are allowed.
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
14. Tenmile Creek
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Information: (541) 750-7000
Description: This small campground is a best-kept secret that is located adjacent to Tenmile Creek. While you are in this area be sure to head approximately 3 miles north on US 101 from the junction with Forest Service Road 56 and Visit Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Stop by the Cape Perpetua Visitor’s Center to pick up a trail map and use it as a reference to hike on one of many trails that wind through coastal forest and tide pools. The facilities are open year-round. Leashed pets are permitted.
15. Carter Lake
City: Coastal Oregon, OR
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Reservations: (877) 444-6777
Address: 855 US 101
Description: This campground rests in a coastal sand dune ecosystem adjacent to 28-acre Carter Lake and sites are surrounded by lush coastal vegetation. You may want to try reeling in some rainbow trout in the lake or take a refreshing swim. You can also take a wheelchair-accessible 0.75-mile trail from the campground to Taylor Dunes. Keep in mind there is no off-road vehicle use allowed in this area. The facilities at Carter Lake are open April 30 through September 28. Leashed pets are allowed. It is located 11 miles south of Florence on US 101.