Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park

About

Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park is a coastal campground located 14 miles north of Florence on Oregon's central coast, positioned between the Siuslaw National Forest and the Pacific Ocean. The campground lies on the east side of Highway 101, with a buffer of native vegetation providing privacy between sites and the road. The spacious, shady sites accommodate everything from tent campers to large RVs up to 53 feet. The park offers 50 full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, plus 5 electric-only sites with water, 7 seasonal walk-in tent sites available May through September, and 2 yurts including one that is pet-friendly. A hiker/biker camp operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, and an RV dump station located in the day-use area west of Highway 101. Trailheads at both ends of the campground lead through coastal forest to the beach. The Valley Trail connects to the Hobbit Trail, which descends half a mile to the sand, and to the Heceta Head Trail, a 6-mile round-trip hike to Heceta Head Lighthouse. The beach area offers whale watching opportunities and agate hunting.

Directions

Located on Highway 101, 14 miles north of Florence and 3 miles south of the Heceta Head Lighthouse viewpoint. The campground entrance is on the east side of the highway.