Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
Open year-round. Part of B Loop remains closed due to a December 2023 culvert collapse with limited sites available and modified traffic flow. The entire campground will close in August 2026 for culvert replacement. The beach trail near site 40 remains open.
Frost Advisory issued October 30 at 10:13PM 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...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20-30% chance that temperatures will fall below 32 degrees, especially for locations that do not develop fog. 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. 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
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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 - $89 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 53ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 547-3416 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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