Waxmyrtle Campground

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Siuslaw National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Siuslaw National Forest Fees: $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit Season: May to September Status: closed Reservations: Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. All Waxmyrtle campsites require a digital reservation and payment. Note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over… Overview Waxmyrtle Campground is located 8 miles south of Florence within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The campground is situated near the beach, several hiking trails, and a non-motorized section of open dunes. These nearby attractions, combined with excellent campground amenities, make Waxmyrtle an ideal camping destination. Waxmyrtle also borders the picturesque Siltcoos River Estuary, where wildlife viewing is a popular pastime for campers. Recreation The campground serves as the starting point for the Waxmyrtle Trail, which follows the Siltcoos River as it winds its way to the Pacific Ocean. Other nearby trails include the Lagoon Trail and the Chief Tsiltcoos Trail. Nearby off-road vehicle trails and open dune riding areas provide hours of fun for off-road enthusiasts. Facilities Camping is available from May 1 through September 30 and amenities include drinking… Getting there: From Florence, OR, travel seven miles south on Highway 101 to the Siltcoos Beach Access Road. Turn right onto the Siltcoos Beach Access Road and proceed one mile west to Waxmrytle Campground. Turn left (south) at the bridge; the campground entrance is across the bridge on the south shoreline of the Siltcoos River. Rules: Camping Regulations Phone: 541-271-6000 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234577 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS