Can you reserve a site at Hinsdale Garden?

No. Hinsdale Garden is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Hinsdale Garden, Oregon — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

The historic Hinsdale Garden is home to more than 300 species of rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. Located east of Reedsport along the Umpqua River, the garden features a network of trails and a footbridge that connects both sides of the property, allowing visitors to view nearly all of the plantings.

Public access to the garden is limited. The best time to visit is during hosted open garden days, which are typically held each spring during peak bloom season in partnership with the Friends of Hinsdale Garden.

Know Before You Go

Vehicle access is restricted; a gate blocks entry to the garden.
Dates and times for hosted public open garden days are posted each spring on this page and on the Friends of Hinsdale Garden website.
No running water is available.
Day-use only.

Point of Interest

Several plants in the Hinsdale Garden are more than 100 years old and are among the oldest known rhododendrons in Oregon.

The garden was established in the 1940s by Howard Hinsdale when the property served as his personal residence. Howard Hinsdale was a successful Oregon entrepreneur who resided on the property until the 1970s.

Getting there

Hinsdale Garden is located three miles east of Reedsport, Oregon on Highway 38.

43.69698, -124.01662 · 43°41'49.1"N 124°0'59.8"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Official map for this area

Typical weather

Typically 71°F in Sep, down to 53°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	54	55	56	59	63	66	70	70	71	65	58	53
Low °F	39	39	40	42	46	49	52	52	50	46	42	39
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Contact the field office for more information about fees and permits.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Hinsdale Garden

Can you reserve a site at Hinsdale Garden?: No. Hinsdale Garden is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Hinsdale Garden

Tahkenitch Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tahkenitch Landing 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Umpqua Sand Camping 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Loon Lake Recreation Site 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eel Creek Campground 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
East Shore Campground OR 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Carter Lake 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spinreel 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area 1.1 mi · Facility
Tahkenitch Area 9.1 mi · Facility
Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use /OHV Staging Area 10.1 mi · Facility
Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use /OHV Staging Area 10.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-27.

Hinsdale Garden