Coos Bay Myrtlewood Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access
69 ft
Elevation
We cannot watch this one yet. It is not reservable through recreation.gov. Nothing here will alert you — browse what we do watch. You can book it directly at recreation.gov.
Overview:
Escape the fog and wind and set-up your tent in the sunny meadow next to Edson Creek. Tall alder trees mixed with myrtle, big-leaf maple and Oregon ash flank the open meadows. The campground is located at the confluence of Edson Creek and Sixes River, offering a popular swimming and fishing spot. A boat launch is located across the road from Edson Creek Campground in the day-use area.
Know Before You Go:
Open Memorial Day to September 30.
27 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings; first come, first serve.
5 group sites, accommodating 25 to 200 people. To reserve a group site visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
America the Beautiful Pass accepted.
Campground Host on site.
Drinking Water available.
Point of Interest:
Watch Out – Poison oak is common at Edson Creek. Look for the plant’s distinctive, often glossy leaves with three leaflets. Dogs must be on a leash.
Getting there
From Port Orford, Oregon, travel north 5 miles on U.S. Highway 101 or from Bandon, Oregon travel south 25 miles on U.S. Highway 101. From U.S. Highway 101, turn east onto Sixes River Road. Travel approximately 4 miles, and turn left before you cross the Edson Creek Bridge.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
$8 per night, $4 per extra vehicle, $30 per night for group site, $2 day use area.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Edson Creek Camping
Can you reserve a site at Edson Creek Camping?
No. Edson Creek Camping is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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