Camping In Oregon

Tips and Information On Camping In Oregon

Top Oregon Coast Campgrounds

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Oregon is always one of the top choices when it comes to camping destinations. Not only does this place offer majestic views, it also has a temperate climate that makes it great venue for camping all year round. In the Central Oregon Coast, you will find lots of wonderful sandy beaches, hiking trails, tidepools, and sand dunes that will contribute to an even more worthwhile camping experience. If you do decide to go camping in this state, here are your top choices on Oregon coast campgrounds.

Beverly Beach State Park

The Beverly Beach State Park is located north of Newport. This popular beach is frequented by tourists and locals for its wonderful views of the Yaquina Head and Lighthouse, Otter Rock, and Cape Foulweather. Another attraction in this state park is the SOLV Great Beach Clean Up, which takes place in the fall and spring. This park also has 53 full hook-up sites and 128 tent sites, all of which can provide you with a great Oregon camping experience. Aside from water sports and activities, you can also go sightseeing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing.

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area

Nestled in the Lincoln City along the Central Oregon Coast, the Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area is a popular camping site because of the outdoor activities you can enjoy while camping at this place. You can go swimming and boating on the Devil’s Lake or go on kayak tours. You will also have the time of your life fishing for a variety of fish including catfish, bluegill, trout, yellow perch, and bass. This campground has 28 full hookup sites and 54 tent sites. Apart from that, it has 5 electric sites with cable to make your stay more comfortable and worthwhile.

Cape Perpetua Campground

The Cape Perpetua Campground is another topnotch choice that you should not forget to consider. This campground is located north of Florence off of Highway 101. Campers adore the wood campsites that are nestled along the winding creek. For campers looking for an adventure, you can go on an exciting hiking adventure to the tidepools. You will also see the Giant Spruce Tree and enjoy the sights of Siunslaw National Forest. This place has 38 tent and trailer sites.

Jesse M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

Known as the second largest overnight camp in Oregon, the Jesse M. Honeyman Memorial State Park is famous not only for its enormous size that boasts of 47 full hookup sites and 187 tent sites but also for its exciting camping activities. Here, you can enjoy hiking, trekking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, swimming, boating, and so many more. This campsite is not hard to locate as it is situated just a few miles south of Florence on Highway 101 near the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Once you have decided which particular campsite to choose, don’t forget to bring a complete set of camping supply and gear including solo or 2 person tents, family tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, camping stove, flashlights, lanterns, and so many more.

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