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Horsfall Beach Campground
Horsfall Beach Campground is ideal for off-road vehicle riders or for visitors looking to take it easy on the beach. Flush toilets, drinking water, a picnic area and an accessible beach viewing platform are available at this 34-site campground. The day-use area provides a paved parking area for pedestrian beach access. The self-pay station for this area is located on Horsfall Beach Road. There are no RV dump stations or RV hookups.
The main activity is OHV riding on the dunes. Horsfall Beach Day Use OHV Staging Area is located here, and provides access to off-highway adventures in the Bull Run dunes and beyond. Trails and open riding zones are due north of the campground. Take in incredible views of the Pacific on the campsite's accessible beach viewing platform.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: |
Snowy Plover restrictions in place March 15 - September 15 All campsites in ODNRA now require a digital reservation and payment. |
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| Reservations: | Reservations accepted all year. Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 877.444.6777. All Horsfall Beach 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: | $25 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit, which does not include towed vehicles. |
| Permit Info: | State of Oregon OHV permit required for riding. |
| Open Season: | Year Round |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Camping Regulations Alcohol ban in OHV riding areas OHV Rules for Riding Snowy Plover Seasonal Beach Restrictions: March 15 - September 15 Metal detection policy |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Portable Toilets |
| Operated By: | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Information Center: | Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center |
General Information
General Notes:
Directions:
From North Bend, OR, proceed north 1.5 miles to Transpacific Lane. Turn left and proceed 1 mile, turning right across railroad tracks. Travel 100 feet, turning right on Horsfall Beach Road. Proceed 3 miles to the Horsfall Beach Campground & Day Use Area.
Activities
Beachcombing
Located next to the beach; easy access to the beachRV Camping
Pull through campsites do not have fire ring or picnic table.
See the OHV Camping & Riding section below for more details about the campground.
| No. of Sites | 34 (10 pull throughs) |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Size Restrictions | Maximum 57 feet; minimum 26 feet; average 50 feet |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | no |
Salt Water Fishing
Surf fishing for surf perch and flounder| Fishing Mode | Surf |
| Fish Species | Surf perch, flounder |
| Water Temperature | cold |
| Fishing Method | Bait with sand shrimp |
OHV Camping
Large, paved area with marked and numbered campsites ; OHV access to riding area
See Camping & Cabins section above for details for RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 34 |
OHV Trail Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- John Dellenback Trailhead Closed
- Temporary Fire Restrictions
- Tahkenitch Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
- Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
- Potential high water at Old Bark Sand Camping
- Beach restrictions in effect March 15 - Sept. 15 to protect nesting birds
- Sweet Creek Falls Homestead Trail bridge failure
- Central Coast RD: FS Rd 5590 Closed
- Forest Road 789 - Poor Condition
