About Waxmyrtle Campground
Number of accommodations: 53
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (213)
What Guests Are Saying
Waxmyrtle Campground offers affordable and moderately private sites, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, helpful camp host, and proximity to the beach and outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking. While some minor issues exist, such as noise from nearby ATV activity and occasional maintenance concerns, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and enjoyable, often highlighted by beautiful surroundings and a welcoming community.
What Guests Are Saying
Waxmyrtle Campground offers affordable and moderately private sites, making it a favorite for families and nature enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, helpful camp host, and proximity to the beach and outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking. While some minor issues exist, such as noise from nearby ATV activity and occasional maintenance concerns, the overall atmosphere is peaceful and enjoyable, often highlighted by beautiful surroundings and a welcoming community.
Review Summary
Raemi P
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
Loud children all around us at 6 am both V mornings
Joseph H
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
Our experience camping, hiking and bicycling at the Wax Myrtle Park was very good. However, the All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) really disturbed the serenity of nature. As a birder, I found them to be harmful to habitat and was quite concerned about the disturbance to the nesting Snowy Plovers. Wax Myrtle is best starting in September and throughout the cooler months when ATVers are not out in force.
Ali S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
This was a lovely spot that was right on the Siltcoos river and was perfect for kayaking. I was able to kayak from the campground out to the ocean which was a really novel experience. Lots of beautiful wildlife and a great spot for bird watching if you're into that! The only downside is that it is in the dunes, so there's the noise of dune buggies and such. But overall a lovely campground and I would camp here again.
Debi S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
This is one of our favorite campgrounds on the central Oregon coast. The Siltcoos River is an amazing paddling paradise. I wish they would put in recycle stations for cans, bottles, etc.
Vince V
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
Bathrooms were always clean. Host was great and made the rounds frequently. Lots of campsites had privacy. Great trails nearby.
Mariane B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
I was not aware it was reservation only as had not been there for a few years. Website/app could not send me password update link. Had to drive to town to make reservation.
Women's restroom had no water to sink & no water to outside drinking fountain
Chris A
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
Waxmyrtle is an outstanding campground located in a beautiful coastal forest and dune environment near the mouth of the Siltcoos river. There are some excellent hiking opportunities at the campground and nearby. The facilities at the campground are clean and well maintained and there are many excellent campsites to choose from. Of the three campgrounds located in the immediate area, Waxmyrtle has the least amount of noise from the ATV’s operating in the dunes just north of there. The only real thing I disliked was the height of the metal ring fire pits. It’s very difficult to enjoy a campfire because the rings are so deep and you can’t really see the flame. Also, it would be nice to have a source where at the campground or nearby where you can purchase firewood.
Don V
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
Site had not been cleaned/maintained. Bathroom lacked T. paper at times. Bathroom cleaning done in early morning at busy time. Site posts had no info except "reservations reguired"
Barbara D
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
Quiet, peaceful and private site. Well maintained. WAXMYRTLE is one of our favorites.
Gary D
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground,bathrooms were not clean and often out of toilet paper. Overall though it was a great experience
Location Waxmyrtle Campground
Address:
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center
Reedsport, OR, 97467
United States
From Florence, OR, travel seven miles south on Highway 101 to the Siltcoos Beach Access Road. Turn right onto the Siltcoos Beach Access Road and proceed one mile west to Waxmrytle Campground. Turn left (south) at the bridge; the campground entrance is across the bridge on the south shoreline of the Siltcoos River.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8753 / -124.144
Elevation: 6 feet
Policies & Rules
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Guidelines for a safe visit to the Siuslaw National ForestThe Siuslaw’s campgrounds, day use areas, and trails continue to be open for public enjoyment. While you are visiting the Forest, please adhere to the following guidelines. These guidelines will help ensure a safe and healthy visit for you and your family, our employees and volunteers, and other visitors: Please keep in mind that restrooms are generally cleaned and disinfected at least once daily at the more popular campgrounds and day use sites, and once to three times a week at other sites.Be prepared to provide your own soap, sanitizer, or disinfectant.If no trash receptacle is provided, please protect your public lands by packing out your waste and trash. |
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Forest Service-operated campsites on the Siuslaw National Forest are currently available by online reservation only. Visitors can make reservations online through this website (preferred), or via phone by calling the recreation.gov phone line at 877-444-6777. If you call this number, please be prepared for longer-than-usual wait times. Please note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the recreation.gov phone line, so we ask you to please prepare by making reservations well in advance. |
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No RV hookups available in this campground |
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All vehicles must stay within striped paved areas |
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Sites must occupied within first 24 hours of arrival time. Otherwise unoccupied sites will be considered a "no-show" and will be released. |
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For more information on Siuslaw National Forest, click here |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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2 vehicle limit per campsite |
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Due to Snowy Plover critical nesting season certain activities are limited from March 15th through September 15th. Visit Siuslaw Alerts and Notices for more details. |
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This campground is located in close proximity to multiple lakes and wetlands. Due to this, there can be an abundance of mosquitoes between the months of April and August. Please be prepared for this. |
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There is a 14-day in 30 rolling days camping limit on the Siuslaw National Forest. The 14 days does not have to be consecutive. The 14-day limit covers the entire Siuslaw National Forest and not just this campground as shown in the Rules Section. This means you cannot go to other campgrounds on the Siuslaw National Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. |
