Camping on the Oregon Coast
Camping on the Oregon Coast
By Gary Pearson
Camping on the coast of Oregon can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. The central coast has 6 state parks with campgrounds in which to pitch a tent, curl up in a sleeping bag and spend some time in a majestic environment. This article will give a brief overview of each park.
Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area
If you are a fan of lakeside fun and activities in the summer, this park is for you. It is only minutes away from downtown Lincoln City, but with its abundance of wildlife and limitless activities you would never know it.
Location: North Central Coast
Rates: Tent Site – $17 – May 1st to September 30th / $13 – October 1st to April 30th
Beverly Beach State Park
This park features a sandy beach with campgrounds that are nestled in the forest a short distance from the beach itself. A wildly popular location, Beverly Beach State Park is the personification of Oregon coast camping.
Location: North Central Coast
Rates: Tent Site – $17 – May 1st to September 30th / $13 – October 1st to April 30th
South Beach State Park
This park is another wonderful Oregon coast camping location with a wealth of activities to choose from. At South Beach, you can go fishing, crabbing, boating, windsurfing or go on a kayak tour of the area.
Location: Central Coast
Rates: Group Tent Site – $66 – May 1st to September 30th / $44 – October 1st to April 30th
Beachside State Recreation Site
This park lives up to its name by positioning its campsites just off the beach. For this reason it is a sought after destination for those wishing to watch for whales, storms or other natural phenomena from their tents.
Location: Central Coast
Rates: Tent Site – $17 – May 1st to September 30th / $13 – October 1st to April 30th
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
This park differs from the others in that its focus is less on the beach than on the forest environment that surrounds it. The campsites are large and and a diversity of wildlife to observe and appreciate.
Location: South Central Coast
Rates: Tent Site – $17 – May 1st to September 30th / $13 – October 1st to April 30th
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
This park is one of the largest in the state and features two miles of sand dunes as well two natural freshwater lakes. From October 1st to April 30th the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is directly accessible from the campsites.
Location: South Central Coast
Rates: Tent Site – $17 – May 1st to September 30th / $13 – October 1st to April 30th
Conclusion
As you can see, Oregon coast camping is easier than ever with so many great choices available for your use. Each site is unique and has its own set of features and environments to explore, and you will find much to do on your Oregon coast camping adventure.
Gary Pearson is an accomplished niche website developer and author.
Please note this article was submitted August 28, 2008 so prices and information is somewhat outdated.