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Waxmyrtle Campground
Waxmyrtle Campground is located near the Siltcoos River 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. Amenities include paved parking, drinking water, flush toilets and trash recepticles. Parking aprons are paved.
The Waxmyrtle Trail offers outstanding views of the lower river estuary and the Pacific Ocean as it winds its way along the river to the beach. Other nearby trails include the Lagoon Trail and Chief Tsiltcoos Trail. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime for campers. Portions of the nearby estuary are protected nesting areas for the snowy plover, a small shorebird with a tan tail and snowy white underside.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | All campsites in ODNRA now require a digital reservation and payment. |
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| Reservations: | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. All Waxmyrtle campsites require a digital reservation and payment. Note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the Recreation.gov phone line. Wait times are expected to be longer-than-usual. |
| Fees: | $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit |
| Open Season: | May - September |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Camping Regulations |
| Closest Towns: | Florence, OR |
| Water: | Potable water |
| Restroom: | Flush toilets |
| Operated By: | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Information Center: | Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center |
General Information
Directions:From Florence, OR, travel seven miles south to the Siltcoos Beach Access Road. Turn west on Siltcoos Beach Access Road and proceed one mile west to Waxmrytle Campground. Campground entrance will be the bridge on the south side on the Siltcoos Beach Road.
General Notes:
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 55 sites, 19 sites are pull-through type |
RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 55 (17 pull throughs) |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Size Restrictions | Range: 25 feet to 72 feet |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
Day Hiking
Links to Waxmyrtle TrailViewing Wildlife
| Species | good birding |
Alerts & Warnings
- Tahkenitch Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
- Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
- Potential high water at Old Bark Sand Camping
- Sweet Creek Falls Homestead Trail bridge failure
- Delays and temporary road closures for Forest Service Roads 3200, 2500, & 2127
- Roads temporarily inaccessible for stream restoration
- Intermittent forest road work and delays north of Hebo
- Forest Road 789 - Poor Condition
