Fishing and swimming draw visitors to Barbara and Walter Brown Memorial Campground, which sits alongside a river in the forested hills near Depoe Bay, Oregon. The access road is rough, so low-clearance vehicles should approach with caution. The campground is open terrain, meaning sites have limited separation from one another, though multiple reviewers noted arriving to find the place entirely to themselves, even on Memorial Day weekend.
Wildlife sightings have been reported on-site, including elk with calves near the camping area. The campground provides toilets, picnic tables, firewood, and ADA-accessible facilities, and cell service is available. Campfires and pets are both permitted. Alcohol is allowed on-site.
Campers should be aware of one significant caveat: recent visitors report the overnight camping area has been closed, with only a day-use area remaining open. As Ibeya A. noted, it's a "peaceful day use area though, right next to the river for swimming or fishing." Anyone planning an overnight stay should confirm current operating status with Lincoln County before making the trip. Nearby alternatives include Lincoln County Jack Morgan Park to the east or Fogarty Creek RV Park to the northwest, and there are additional campgrounds near Depoe Bay worth considering if this site remains closed.
Description
Barbara S. and Walter F. Brown Memorial Park and Campground is on the Siletz River with over 3500 feet of river frontage. The property is a reforested homestead farm and is on a nearly 62 acre park parcel located along State Hwy 229, at mile marker 13.6. Brown Memorial park is located adjacent to Strome Landing Park and boat ramps.
Brown Memorial Park Campground is in a clearing of about 3.5 acres. There are 19 campsites each with a picnic table, fireplace/barbeque pit. Each campsite will accommodate tents or RVs, although, some of the smaller sites only accommodate small RVs, camper vans and/or tents. There is a trail that leads to Strome Park and continues along the river and through the woods back to the campground.
Currently the campground has no running water and is serviced by portable chemical toilets.
Fee Info
$15 / Campsite (Limit of 1 RV per site) $7 / Extra Vehicle (Limit of 2 extra vehicles) No RV Hookups Available. No potable water (dry camping) Checkout Time is 1:00 PM 10 day stay limit. Limit of 10 people, 4 tents per site
Reservation Info
All individual campsites are first-come, first-served. No reservations are available for individual campsites. No RV Hookups available. Visit the campground in person to determine availability.
A volunteer camp host is on site April 1st to October 15th. All campsites will be limited to 10 people or less, 4 tents or less, 1 RV and 2 additional vehicles (See Fee Schedule). All Day Uses will be limited to no more people than 10 people in a group. In areas where campsites are in close proximity to each other, some sites will be closed. Day Use of campsites will not be allowed. Day Use is available through Strome Landing Park. The use of PPE and Social Distancing is highly encouraged.If you exhibit any signs of fever, cough, and/ or difficulty breathing, or if you suspect you may be sick with these symptoms, Stay Home!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBarbara and Walter Brown Memorial Campground is located in Oregon near Depoe Bay
Public CampgroundDirections
From Lincoln City area, Take OR-229 13.5 miles south to Strome Landing / Brown Memorial Park. From Newport / Toledo area, Take OR-229 17.5 miles North to Strome Landing / Brown Memorial Park.
Coordinates
44.816021922804765 N
123.97179933162313 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/22/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/9/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/22/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Corvallis, OR
- 1 hr 21 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 30 min from Salem, OR
- 1 hr 46 min from Eugene, OR
