WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open May 1 to Sept 30
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 541-271-6000
- Coordinates
- 43.8753, -124.1442
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND free?
No. WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND?
From Florence, Oregon, travel 7 miles south to the Siltcoos Beach Access Road. Turn west on Siltcoos Beach Access Road and proceed 1 mile west to Waxmrytle Campground. Campground entrance will be the bridge on the south side on the Siltcoos Beach Road.
What are the rules at WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND?
Camping Regulations
Nearby
- LAGOON CAMPGROUND0.3 mi
- Driftwood I Campground0.4 mi
- SILTCOOS SAND CAMPING0.5 mi
- DRIFTWOOD0.6 mi
- Carter Lake Campground1.1 mi
- CARTER LAKE1.3 mi
- Tyee Campground1.3 mi
- Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes1.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
