USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Sutton Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 80
- Hookups
- 24 electric, 56 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 111 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 79 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SUTTON D LOOP (NFSR 1060793) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- Florence
- Address
- 4840 Sutton Beach Rd , Florence, OR, 97439
- Phone
- 541-997-2715
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
80 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Sutton Campground is located just off the Pacific Coast in Oregon, 1.5 miles from Sutton Beach and 2 miles from Sutton Lake. Hiking is the most popular activity, but visitors also enjoy swimming in Sutton Creek, and fishing and boating on Sutton Lake.
Recreation
Hiking is Sutton Campground's main draw. A number of trails provide access to nearby Alder Dunes and Sutton Lake. Wild berries, vibrant rhododendrons and picturesque sand dunes are located along the trails.
The Holman Vista Day Use Area and Holman Vista Trail are one mile west of the campground, providing an accessible viewing platform for memorable sunsets of the world's largest the ocean.
Boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities at Sutton Lake. Anglers cast for yellow perch, largemouth bass, cutthroat trout and stocked rainbow trout. A boat ramp is located 2 miles away.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites and group sites for overnight camping and day-use picnicking. Some sites offer electric hookups.
Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground is set among scenic coastal pine, Douglas-fir, spruce, wax myrtle and huckleberry trees within the Siuslaw National Forest. The Siuslaw extends across the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the Oregon Dunes and beaches of the Pacific Ocean.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area begins 15 minutes south of the campground visitors will find 40 miles of wind-sculpted, shifting sand dunes. The area is known for its off-road opportunities, but it also offers accessible trails and beach access.
Enjoy Darlingtonia State Natural Site, Heceta Beach, Sea Lion Caves and old town Florence, all within 10 miles of the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 44° | 35° | 62° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 43° | 33° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 43° | 35° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 45° | 36° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 50° | 45° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 52° | 45° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 65° | 55° | 50° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 67° | 56° | 53° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 55° | 50° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 52° | 45° | 76° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 48° | 39° | 65° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 44° | 36° | 61° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Alder Dune · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 39 sites
- Baker Beach Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Harbor Vista Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 3 mi · 45 sites
- Horse Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 12 sites
- Port of Siuslaw Campground and Marina · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi · 124 sites
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