Can you reserve a site at Waxmyrtle Campground?

Yes, Waxmyrtle Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Waxmyrtle Campground have?

57 sites in total, of which 54 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Waxmyrtle Campground?

85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Waxmyrtle Campground, Oregon — 54 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
54 bookable sites
57 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 85 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND

Site types

54 Standard Nonelectric
3 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

57 campsites at Waxmyrtle Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
002	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	8	🐾
003	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	47 ft	8	🐾
004	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	8	🐾
005	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	60 ft	8	🐾
006	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	60 ft	8	🐾
007	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	65 ft	8	🐾
008	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	8	🐾
009	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	47 ft	8	🐾
010	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	8	🐾
011	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	8	🐾
012	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8	🐾
013	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	85 ft	8	🐾
014	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
015	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
016	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	61 ft	8	🐾
017	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
018	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
019	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
020	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	70 ft	8	🐾
021	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	42 ft	8	🐾
022	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	85 ft	8	🐾
023	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
024	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	29 ft	8	🐾
025	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	8	🐾
026	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	38 ft	8	🐾
027	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	59 ft	8	🐾
028	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	46 ft	8	🐾
029	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	🐾
030	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
031	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	43 ft	8	🐾
032	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
033	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
034	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	8	🐾
035	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	41 ft	8	🐾
036	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
037	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
038	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	49 ft	8	🐾
039	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	55 ft	8	🐾
040	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	41 ft	8	🐾
041	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	47 ft	8	🐾
042	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	67 ft	8	🐾
043	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
044	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	51 ft	8	🐾
045	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	🐾
046	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
047	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	47 ft	8	🐾
049	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
050	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	8	🐾
051	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8	🐾
052	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	72 ft	8	🐾
053	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	8	🐾
054	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	59 ft	8	🐾
055	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Management	Pull Through	Paved	64 ft	8	🐾
056	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Management	Pull Through	Paved	—	8	🐾
48A	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	37 ft	8	🐾
48B	AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Florence, OR, travel seven miles south on Highway 101 to the Siltcoos Beach Access Road. Turn right onto the Siltcoos Beach Access Road and proceed one mile west to Waxmrytle Campground. Turn left (south) at the bridge; the campground entrance is across the bridge on the south shoreline of the Siltcoos River.

43.87528, -124.14417 · 43°52'31.0"N 124°8'39.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 67°F in Aug, down to 48°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	51	53	57	60	64	67	67	66	60	52	48
Low °F	39	38	39	42	45	49	51	51	50	46	42	38
Precip in	10.8	8.0	8.2	5.8	3.1	2.5	0.6	0.8	2.0	5.3	10.0	11.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Waxmyrtle Campground

Can you reserve a site at Waxmyrtle Campground?: Yes, Waxmyrtle Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Waxmyrtle Campground have?: 57 sites in total, of which 54 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Waxmyrtle Campground?: 85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Waxmyrtle Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Waxmyrtle Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Waxmyrtle Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit

Restrictions:

Camping Regulations

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Waxmyrtle Campground

Lagoon Campground 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Siltcoos Sand Camping 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Driftwood 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Carter Lake 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tahkenitch Landing 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tahkenitch Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Jetty Sand Camping 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sutton Campground 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tyee Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Tahkenitch Area 5.2 mi · Facility
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area 13.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 541-271-6000
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-17.

Waxmyrtle Campground