Sixes River Campground OR
Campground · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Coos Bay Myrtlewood Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- 293 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sixes River Campground offers 19 campsites tucked into a forested hideaway along the Sixes River. It’s an excellent destination for picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.
Recreation
Popular activities at the campground include camping, fishing, sightseeing, gold panning, and water play.
Natural Features
Sixes River Campground is shaded by towering big-leaf maple, oak, and Douglas-fir trees that provide abundant cover throughout the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The area provides warm temperatures and easy access to nearby coastal attractions. Cape Blanco Lighthouse, New River Nature Center, Oregon State Parks, and several coastal beaches are nearby.
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 5 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 site for day use only
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 2 Management
- 2 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Picnic
5 campsites at Sixes River Campground OR
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Picnic | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 5 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Coming from Northbound on U.S. 101: To Reach Sixes River Campground, travel five miles north of Port Orford, Oregon, and turn right onto Sixes River Road and travel approximately 11 miles.
Coming Southbound on U.S. 101: Travel 25 miles south of Bandon, Oregon and turn left on to Sixes River Road and travel approimately 11 miles.
42.80504, -124.31270 · 42°48'18.1"N 124°18'45.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 17.9 | 14.0 | 15.7 | 11.0 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 7.4 | 15.8 | 21.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 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
Camping $16.00 Single Campsite $8.00 Additional Vehicle (Online reservations may incur additional fees) Day Use $6.00 Day use NOTICE: You may also pay through the Scan & Pay feature in the Recreation.gov app (please download and set up the app before arriving).
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 Sixes River Campground OR
- Can you reserve a site at Sixes River Campground OR?
- Yes, Sixes River Campground OR is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sixes River Campground OR have?
- 5 sites in total, of which 3 can be booked.
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-03.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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