USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Waxmyrtle Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States · in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 57
- Hookups
- 54 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 85 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon good · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1078000) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- Reedsport
- Address
- Oregon Dunes Visitor Center, Reedsport, OR, 97467
- Phone
- 541-271-6000
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
56 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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 water, a campground host, flush toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, recycling, and trash collection. Parking aprons are paved.
Natural Features
The campground is located near the Siltcoos River and is situated among shore pine, huckleberry, and other coastal shrubs and conifers. Many sites are surrounded by a thick wall of coastal shrubbery, providing ample privacy from neighboring sites. The campground is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.
Nearby Attractions
Siltcoos Lake offers bass, cutthroat trout, and rainbow trout fishing. The Siltcoos off-highway vehicle staging area is located less than 1 mile west of the campground on the Siltcoos Beach Access Road.
Charges & Cancellations
Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 42° | 32° | 63° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 41° | 31° | 67° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 41° | 35° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 43° | 34° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 49° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 51° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 55° | 50° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 57° | 53° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 55° | 48° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 51° | 43° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 47° | 37° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 42° | 35° | 62° | 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
- Lagoon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 41 sites
- Siltcoos Sand Camping · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 16 sites
- Driftwood · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 106 sites
- Carter Lake · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 21 sites
- Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 15 sites
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