In Oregon's central coast region you'll find miles of beach for public use and many beautiful state park and RV parks within walking distance of the Pacific ocean. There is so much to do: touring a lighthouse, hiking a scenic coastal trail, surfing the waves, exploring tide pools, and just relaxing or playing on the beach.
Near the heart of Oregon's central coast is Newport, Oregon. It's Bayfront area bustles with whale watchers, private charters, and some of the coast's largest commercial fishing fleets bringing in the day's bounty. If you get a chance to visit Newport you should also stop at the engaging and educational Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center.
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The picturesque lighthouses at Yaquina Bay and Heceta Head in the region are a photographer's dream. Most lighthouses even offer daily tours.
Many of the following campgrounds offer full RV hookups, and all of them have tent sites. These campgrounds listed from north to south highlight some of the best on the central Oregon coast.
The only Oregon coast state park located in the midst of a city, the Devil's Lake State Park in Lincoln City is a center of summertime activity with boaters, skiers, swimmers, and personal watercraft users sharing the water. The nearby outlet mall is one of the largest in Oregon.
Drive twenty miles south and you'll arrive at beautiful Beverly Beach State Park, which is just north of the historic town of Newport. Miles of ocean beach is a short walk on a small trail from the campground and the park's day-use area. While visiting you should also visit nearby Yaquina Head, a spit of land jutting out into the Pacific Ocean north of Newport with hiking trails, interpretive centers and the state's tallest lighthouse.
Just south of Newport is South Beach State Park. At this year-round park you can register for kayak tours from nearby Ona Beach (5 miles south) and spend two hours exploring the fascinating Beaver Creek area with a guide, or visit the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
As you continue driving south on U.S. Highway 101 you might want to stop for a night at the Waldport/Newport KOA. This campground is the only seaside KOA in Oregon and was awarded "America's Top 50 Views" by Reserve America. You'll have views of Alsea Bay and the Alsea Bay Bridge right from your campsite.
Beachside State Recreation Site is in the heart of the central Oregon coast. This is a small, exquisite destination campground right alongside nine miles of broad, sandy beach that make the park perfect for kite flying. All campsites are close to the beach. Within 30 miles in either direction of Beachside State Recreation Site are hiking trails and driving tours, three lighthouses, crabbing, clamming, and fishing.
Further south on 101 and 75 miles west of Eugene, Oregon is Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park. There are several trails of varying difficulty leading from the campground (which has 56 full hookup RV campsites) to five miles of sandy beach, wildlife viewing areas, and second-growth forests. One of the trails connects you to the Heceta Head trail, which you can use to reach the historic Heceta Head lighthouse.
At the southernmost end of the central Oregon coast is Honeyman Memorial State Park. With the second largest overnight campground in Oregon, Honeyman is a great place for family reunions. There are two miles of sand dunes between the park and the ocean and two natural freshwater lakes within this all-seasons park. Directly behind the campsites in H loop of the campground is access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area which has the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America
The central Oregon coast is a fantastic destination for your next outdoor adventure. The campgrounds mentioned are some of the best but there are many more public and private campgrounds in the region waiting for you to discover.
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