Waxmyrtle Campground
Open May 1 through September 30. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Snowy plover nesting restrictions apply March 15 through September 15 near beach areas. High mosquito activity April through August.
Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Waxmyrtle Campground offers 54 sites within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, positioned along the scenic Siltcoos River estuary about 8 miles south of Florence. The campground is set among shore pine, huckleberry, and coastal shrubs, with many sites surrounded by dense vegetation that provides substantial privacy between neighbors. The campground serves as the trailhead for the Waxmyrtle Trail, which winds along the Siltcoos River to the Pacific Ocean with outstanding estuary views. Other nearby trails include the Lagoon Loop Trail and Chief Tsiltcoos Trail. Wildlife viewing is popular here, particularly in the estuary where portions are protected nesting areas for the snowy plover from March 15 through September 15. Amenities include paved parking aprons, flush toilets, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and trash service. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 60 feet on some pull-through sites. The nearby Siltcoos off-highway vehicle staging area is less than 1 mile west, and Siltcoos Lake offers fishing for bass and trout.
Directions
From Florence, OR, travel 7 miles south on Highway 101 to the Siltcoos Beach Access Road. Turn right (west) onto Siltcoos Beach Access Road and proceed 1 mile to the campground. Turn left at the bridge; the entrance is across the bridge on the south shoreline of the Siltcoos River.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 85ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 85ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 271-6000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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