Picnicking
Whether you are looking for a quiet, secluded spot by the river or a sheltered area for a crowd, there are a multitude of possibilities for your picnic site.
Picnicking - Single
Developed picnic areas typically offer parking, tables, and restrooms. Always be prepared to pack out trash and garbage, as onsite garbage service may be limited or not offered in all areas. Some sites require a day use fee or a Northwest Forest Pass.
Many of the developed campgrounds, boat launches and viewpoints on the forest offer day use picnic sites. Some sites offer picnic shelters which provide shade in summer and cover during rainy weather.
Picnicking - Group
Group picnic sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
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Alder Dune Campground
Site Open
Alder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes. There are 39 campsites with privacy created by walls of native shrubbery. The day-use area is nearest to Dune Lake,…
Alder Dune Day Use (Dune Lake)
Site Open
The Alder Dune Day Use Area is in the Alder Dune Campground next to Dune Lake.Trails access sand dunes and the ocean. This Day Use Area provides access to Alder Dune Trail #1322.
Baker Beach Campground
Site Open
Baker Beach Campground features four rustic campsites with tables and fire rings, and limited facilities for horses. This campground has no electrical, water, or sewer hookups.Trails lead from the…
Baker Beach Trail #1368
A popular trail for equestrians, the 0.5-mile one-way Baker Beach trail offers access to the beach, scenery and a lake. Starting at the Baker Beach Trailhead near the Baker Beach Campground, the…
Baker Beach Trailhead
Site Open
This is the trailhead for:Baker Beach Trail #1368Lily Lake Trail #1397Berry Creek Loop #1397.1
Blackberry Boat Ramp & Day Use
Site Open
Blackberry Boat Ramp & Day Use is in the Blackberry Campground. Blackberry is set among Douglas-fir, spruce, and hemlock next to Highway 34 along the Alsea River. The river flows beside the…
Blackberry Campground
Site Open
Blackberry Campground is perched on a heavily wooded bluff among tall cedars and Douglas fir overlooking the Alsea River. Some of the 32 sites overlook the river and others are situated beside a…
Cape Perpetua Group Campground
Site Open
Cape Perpetua Group Campground is in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. The group site holds up to 50 people.A 23-mile trail system surrounds the campground. Several paths lead through dense, old-growth…
Cape Perpetua Overlook Day Use
Site Open
Towering 800 feet over the protected Marine Garden shoreline, the Cape Perpetua Day Use area is the highest viewpoint accessible by car on the Oregon Coast. Take the winding, wooded drive to the…
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
Site Open
The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, in the heart of the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area has a phenomenal view of the ocean from inside, and from the wheelchair accessible deck. Open seven days a week most of…