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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River Edge Group Campground
Site Closed
River Edge is a group campground nestled on the banks of the Alsea River, surrounded by large Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, alder trees and blackberries. Groups of families and friends enjoy the area…
Rocky Bend Group Campground
Site Open
Nestled on the banks of the Nestucca River, Rocky Bend Group Campground can accommodate up to 50 people. There is sufficient parking to accommodate 2 or 3 RVs or trailers, along with 3 - 5 passenger…
Sandtracks Day Use
Site Open
Sandtracks Day Use offers a great opportunity to play in the sand outside of an off highway riding area. Here you’ll have the opportunity to explore a forested dune ecosystem.Sandtracks Picnic Area…
Siltcoos Area
Site Open
Along the Siltcoos River are two traditional campgrounds.Stagecoach Trailhead provides access to several trails, including the accessible Lagoon trail and the longer Waxmyrtle trail, which meanders…
Siltcoos Beach Day Use OHV Staging
Site Open
Siltcoos Beach Day Use and OHV Staging Area provides paved parking for direct pedestrian beach access, as well as off-highway vehicle (OHV) staging and access to the beach (via Coast Guard North OHV…
South Jetty Area
Site Open
South Jetty area provides day use access to the beach and dunes, with separate areas for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use and non-motorized use.Walkers and hikers can enjoy miles of open beach and…
South Jetty Beach Day Use
Site Open
This popular day use area offers lots to do. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty Staging and Goose Pasture Staging.There are also six…
South Jetty OHV Staging Area
Site Open
South Jetty OHV Staging Area provides a large paved parking area for off-highway vehicle day use staging, with access to South Jetty OHV Trail and open riding opportunities in the South Jetty dunes.
Spinreel Boat Ramp
Site Open
Spinreel Boat Ramp is located in the Spinreel Day Use.
Spinreel Campground
Site Open
Spinreel Campground is an off-road vehicle rider's dream, located in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area along Tenmile Creek in Coos County with prime access to the expansive off-road trails…