Top Tent Camping near Florence, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Florence, OR (22)
1.
Hult Pond
Blachly, Oregon14 Reviews47 Photos319 SavesThis site, sometimes referred to as Horton Lake, Hult Marsh, Hult Reservoir, or Mill Pond, was developed in the early 1900s for logging operations. The reservoir and surrounding wetland is about 40 acres and supports a rich diversity of wildlife, fish, and plant species. This recreation site is popular for activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving.
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- Fires
- ADA Access
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- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
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Dry Lake Horse Camp
Florence, Oregon1 Review3 Photos7 SavesDry Lake Horse Camp is open year around. It is along the Cape Mountain Trails.
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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Alcohol
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Elliott State Forest Dispersed
North Bend, Oregon12 Reviews22 Photos508 Saves- Pets
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
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Suislaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
Yachats, Oregon3 Reviews1 Photo239 SavesMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. "Dispersed camping" is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. Dispersed camping usually means no toilet facilities or treated water, no fire grates, and no picnic tables or other amenities are provided.
There are extra responsibilities and skills needed for dispersed camping. By applying Leave No Trace practices, you will ensure a safe, clean and positive experience for your family and the environment.
The sites listed below are some popular, well used dispersed camping areas. For other more out of the way places, please check the Motor Vehicle Use Map for permissible locations.
The Forest also has dispersed OHV Sand Camping sites. Sand camping is allowed in areas at Sand Lake Recreation Area and at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Each area has different regulations as to where you can camp.
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- Group
- Dispersed
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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Gardiner, Oregon1 Review1 Photo24 Saves| Hiking in the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area | Three Off Road Vehicles on the Sand | Two people riding horses in the ocean | The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is a special place. One of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world, the stark, mist-shrouded views of dunes, forests, and ocean in such close proximity to one another are rare and hauntingly beautiful. Many plants and animals, including some found in few other places, call this area home. In 1972, Congress designated this 31,500-acre portion of the Siuslaw National Forest as a National Recreation Area in recognition of its unique values. Learn more about the geology of the dunes here. Adventure and solitude await! Among the tree islands, open dunes, wetlands, and beaches you will find Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) riding (experience it with Google Trekker), hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, birding, camping, picnicking, sand play - the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area has it all. PloverLove Graphic4 Be a Friend to Snowy Plovers! Share the Beach March 15 – September 15 During snowy plover nesting season (March 15 - September 15) we coordinate with Oregon State parks and beachgoers to protect these threatened birds during a very sensitive time. By following nesting season restrictions and sharing the beach, you can help ensure plover chicks survive to adulthood. Dunes areas from north to south South Jetty : South Jetty provides day use access to beach and dunes, with separate areas for OHV and non motorized use. Siltcoos : Along the Siltcoos River are traditional campgrounds and easy trails along the river and to the beach. OHV users will find developed and dispersed camping opportunities. Oregon Dunes Day Use : Miles from OHV recreation, this area provides exceptional opportunities to explore the dunes on foot. Tahkenitch : With easy access off Hwy 101, traditional campgrounds provide lake access for boaters and dune access for hikers only. Saving the Oregon Dunes In 2014, the Siuslaw National Forest convened a group of stakeholders concerned about the threat to the dunes ecosystem and recreational opportunities due to the rapid spread of invasive species. The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative has since developed a strategy for how to restore the dunes. In 2018, in an effort to raise public awareness, the group released this strategy as a coffee-table book along with a digital version on their companion website, SaveOregonDunes.org. More information on the strategy and what the Forest Service is doing to restore this special place can be found here.
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Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Seal Rock, Oregon6 Reviews20 Photos108 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
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Stoney Acres Farmstead
Walton, Oregon1 Review18 Photos13 SavesWe found our forever home about 2 years ago and, after a crazy rollercoaster ride of purchasing, we finally got to move onto the property a year and a half ago.
Like most new farmsteaders we hit our fair share of bumps in the road and learned a few lessons along the way. But all in all we are getting the place to where we want it to be and making our dreams come true.
Although we are not quite there, we are starting to open up a few spots to have guests stay here and help us enjoy it with us along our journey!
Come camp with us in the Oregon Coast Mountain Range! We are located right on Highway 126, exactly halfway between the city of Eugene and the city of Florence at the Oregon Pacific coast.
Ask us about our FREE 420 package!
We are only allowing adult guests that are 18 or older to stay at this time. Thanks for your understanding :)
The space
We have 2 tipi tents set up at the front of our property that can accommodate groups up to 8 people each. We also provide a composting toilet in its own small tent and access to fresh water. And if you get hungry we are just a short walk down the driveway to the Halfway Café!
Guest access
We love showing off our property and are more than happy to take you on a tour when you arrive! You are welcome to sit by the camp fire at night located up above our sun shaped garden or even hike the trails in our woods. Make sure you say hi to the turkey, chickens and baby ducks on your way past.
Other things to note
Stoney Acres is 420 friendly and we even produce our own flower that we love to share. Enjoy a free preroll for every night you stay with us. Our little way of saying thanks to our 420 friendly guest and to help you enjoy your stay the best we can! (must be 21 or older to qualify)
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Yurts
- Glamping
$45 - $105 / night
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Alsea Falls
Alsea, Oregon6 Reviews33 Photos71 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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- Trash
- Picnic Table
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Alsea River Getaway
Alsea, Oregon1 Review11 Photos16 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
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- Trash
$60 - $70 / night
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Karen's Place
Seal Rock, Oregon1 Review7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$60 - $80 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Florence
888 Reviews of 22 Florence Campgrounds
Tillicum Beach Campground
Our favorite spot
Easy to get too from Eugene. Inbetween yachats and walport. Can walk to either. Pacfic Sourdough in Walport is worth a visit. Days open were thursday-saturday. They get a line up. Yummmm. Market in yachats is Sunday. Check if open as it may be seasonal
Tillicum Beach Campground
Great view Great price
They have multiple first come sites. Works for us as we cant plan that far ahead. Bathrooms are clean and get cleaned twice a day. Only thing missing would be a shower. Camp hosts are helpful and always around for questions
Fir Ridge Campgrounds
Not a place
I dove thru. Told not welcome. 2+ year wait list to live there. Asked if I could just pay to park somewhere safely in there as a single woman, in her 40's, just to stay in my car and watch TV on my own cell service in my car? I was told no. I told them I didn't want to live there tonight, I was looking into rv living and feeling out what the lifestyle is about. Currently just a "leave no trace overnight sleep".
Nope.
Met a couple residents and park attendant/host and this is NOT A PLACE TO STAY.
Looks like some kind of laundry area and possibly 1 shower stall. CHeesy (some kind of 1/4 height saloon town cutouts) hostile, rude, unfriendly, and discriminating. Best to move straight past it.
Fir Ridge Campgrounds
No
No. 100% no. Just want to make sure people know NOT to go there like I did. THE WORST experience I have had ever in all of my exploring!
Alder Dune Campground
Good site
The sites are all mostly seperated by trees which is nice. We can as a first come first serve and there was no issue getting a site
Tillicum Beach Campground
Beautiful Spot
We had horrible weather and our campsite flooded us out. Not much fun in a vintage trailer. But Jack, the campsite manager, took great care of us. He moved us to a higher location, just in time for the sun to come out. If you can get a site overlooking the beach, that's definitely the way to go. It is a smaller campground but it's clean and well kept. The showers are fine. And, as I said, Jack is great. We'll be back.
Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Fun spot for impromptu camping trip!
My husband and I decided we wanted to camp at the coast this weekend and every other camp site and state park was full, so we stumbled upon this place! It was easy to find following the directions on this site. Like other reviews mentioned, there are cars that drive by since it is a forest road, but we didn’t notice too much of a disturbance from them. It was pretty secluded. We stayed at the intersection campsite, and it was great! There was trash from previous campers, but we cleaned it up before we left!
Sutton Campground
Lush Woods
Enjoyed our spot! Near the restrooms and a large, reservable group area too. Meticulously kept facilities and grounds. You can hear the ocean from the campground, but it is a ways off. Trails to the dunes and an abundance of thick foresty vegetation on all 3 sides of our spot. We love it here!
Tahkenitch Campground
Quiet spot near the Oregon dunes
The campsite feels secluded for a car campground. The sites for the tent are a little walk behind the picnic bench. The site was quiet and surrounded by trees. It was full but didn’t feel like too many people. The hike to the dune was fun.
Elk City Park Campground
Cute spot wonderful host
Quiet out of the way campground right by the water. Limited trees. No cell service. Camp host was super nice! It was fairly empty on a Tuesday, but host did say that it get popping on the weekends.
Bastendorff Beach Park
Rundown facilities, no privacy
We stayed at Bastendorff Campground in August 2024 in tent site 15. Going in, I didn't know much about the campground besides it's close to Charleston and Coos Bay and it has showers. It turns out that all but one of the showers was out of order. The one shower that worked was weak but the temperature didn't fluctuate so it was ok. Overall I was disappointed I didn't make our reservation at Sunset Bay State Park.
Pros:
-Close to nice beaches like Bastendorff and Sunset Bay.
-I got cell reception at our campsite.
-The bathrooms and the one shower were kept clean.
-There is a playground and an open field with a view of the ocean.
-Not many insects in the park; no mosquitoes.
Cons:
-The bushes between the campsites are small and thin and there aren't many trees, so there's no privacy and not enough trees to hang a hammock.
-The loop with the tent sites is right next to Beach Bound RV Park where you may hear the serene sounds of a backhoe scraping up rocks, truck engines, or guys cutting logs with chainsaws.
-The men's bathrooms: the doors on the stalls don't lock and there are no (working) hand dryers or paper towels.
-Most of the showers were out of order.
-There are no gray water disposal drains like I've used at other campgrounds to wash dishes.
-There is a foghorn nearby that woke me up one foggy morning.
-There was trash in the bushes at our site as well as small bits of litter throughout the campground.
-The tent sites are just sandy dirt so when it rained everything got muddy.
-There is no trail from the park to Bastendorff Beach; the beach is a short drive down the road.
-The locals: while we were there in August someone nearby kept lighting off mortar fireworks around 10:00 -10:30 pm, and one night someone drove by honking their car horn.
Bastendorff Beach Park
Close proximity to beach with ocean view
Staff super nice and accommodating. Lots of trees. Most sites have a private feel. Close to beach. Very nice day use area with awesome view of ocean. Clean. Near Charleston and a nice fish market and other amenities.
Harbor Vista Campground
Spacious sites, lush/tall foliage & great location
This is one of the best campgrounds for RVs that you'll ever find; 30A power& water at each site and the foliage is super tall and thick, so you won't see the neighbors to your left& right.
The bathrooms are pretty decent, but there's only 1 and it's at the entrance; if you're in the lower section, put on your walking shoes or get an Uber if your RV doesn't have a toilet. The views are awesome and the place is generally sheltered from the wind, but I haven't been here in the winter when it's really blowing. There's a private section that goes to the jetty, but a ton of the neighborhood residents like to use it too, so you will see a lot of off-leash dogs.
Park caretaker is super helpful and they regularly clean the bathrooms and showers.
South Beach State Park Campground
Very nice
We enjoyed our selfs.we were close to beach neighbors were plesent as were the host.
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park Campground
Kids kids and more kids
Another huge Oregon state park campground. We were in loop H, which is the farthest loop from the entrance. These sites were closer together than the previous state park campground were we stayed, but our site was still fairly private with shrubs on one side and trees on the other. We arrived about 10 minutes after the 4pm check-in time, which was a first for us, and there was a short line to register. People also had to wait for us to back into our spot, but nobody was rude or anything. As this park is inside the Oregon Dunes National Recreation area, it was a point of entry for people to take their ORVs out and run around on the dunes. I was a bit worried that the sounds of motors revving and racing about wasn't going to stop, but it did. The last noise I heard was probably around 9pm. This park is very family oriented and kid friendly. We took our toddler to the playground, which she loved, but there were a lot of bigger kids there who were not being supervised so it was a little bit hectic. We finally had to leave to avoid our child getting bowled over by some elementary age boys who were not respecting or paying attention to other people's space. There was another family with a little guy too who left the playground shortly before us. I realize that the campground/state park can't control what ages of kids play at this playground and all kids are welcome to play there. Just be aware if you have toddler age littles, there is no separate area for smaller kids and not everyone supervises their children. This was a very nice campground and if you are a person who has ORVs, this would definitely be a great destination.
Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Could’ve been so good 🥲
This area was easy to get to with Apple Maps which was great, however there was only one open site - after settling in it became clear that the other sites were more permanent setups….. there were cars coming and going all night, one in the dark going easily 50mph almost hit us. Would not recommend in its current state for people looking for calm camping.
Sunset Bay State Park Campground
Review is for Sunset Bay Meadows next to the state park and next to the golf Course
Challenging one lane Gravel Road to get to beautiful Meadow after challenging entrance to golf course with few instructions on how to reach camping area. However, once there it's a beautiful and quiet and well maintained area with numerous sites including a yurt and lots of privacy , Wildlife and Greenery
Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort
Great place to bring your family.
Bathrooms were close, also water between every two camp sites. Showers were pretty nice. The lake is absolutely amazing! Really was worth money. It also wasn’t to expensive at all.
Alder Dune Campground
Great Campground
This Campground is really nice. The camping spaces are spread out and isolated by vegetation, providing some privacy. Restrooms are clean and there are plenty of water spigots. Most important, there are nice hiking trails at the campground and nearby.
BLM Kentucky Falls Road
Logging road
Nice pull off dispersed place to camp. Some sketchy people around but availability to get away from people up the road
Port of Siuslaw Campground & Marina
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Elliott State Forest Dispersed
Beautiful, secluded, lots and lots of bugs!
My husband and I were looking for a place to camp close to the coast during 4th of July weekend when every other campground was full. It was a nice drive, saw maybe 2 other cars the whole night. Our site backed right up to a little creek. The only downfall was the flys and bugs were killer - there were huge horseflies everywhere
Port of Siuslaw Campground & Marina
Cute little market on the port.
Once we got over the fact that we were staying in a graveled parking lot, it was a pleasant stay. The lots were level, with some room between sites. We were staying on a weekend, so there was a pop-up market on the grass space just outside the campground itself. Beyond the market is Old Town. It is full of shops, restaurants, and pubs!
Bastendorff Beach Park
Amazing staff, views, & beach access!!!
The best experience for relaxing and recentering!!! Beach at your fingertips! Recommend a little work on shower area but still very doable! I will be back!
Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Great if you can snag a spot
Looks like there are 2 pull off spots here. One was taken by another camper, and I was grateful to snag the second one. Stayed here for 2 nights. It is off a gravel road, but it's not that busy. Pretty view and relatively secluded. Would stay again. The 2ish mile drive up the gravel road to get here was easy enough.
GPS: 44.512881, -123.984589
Guide to Florence
Camping near Florence, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.
What to do:
- Explore the Oregon Dunes: The dunes are a major attraction. Many campers enjoy taking their ORVs out for a spin. One visitor noted, "This park is very family-oriented and kid-friendly," highlighting the fun for families at places like Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park Campground.
- Beach Access: Enjoy the sandy shores at Tillicum Beach Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "About half the sites have ocean views or partial ocean views," making it a great spot for beach lovers.
- Hiking Trails: There are numerous trails nearby. One camper at Cape Perpetua said, "The area is really cool with a hiking trail across the creek and the beach within walking distance."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Campground said, "The restrooms are very clean, plenty of hosts, and spots."
- Privacy: Many campgrounds offer a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Alder Dune Campground mentioned, "The camping spaces are spread out and isolated by vegetation, providing some privacy."
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Beachside State Recreation Site are noted for their welcoming vibe. One camper said, "Had a great site. Nice camp hosts. Very clean and well maintained."
What you should know:
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park Campground mentioned, "These sites are so close together that in my tent site I could make eye contact and hear everything other people were talking about."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A visitor at Sutton Campground noted, "There are no water hookups or dump sites unfortunately."
- Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly. A camper at William M. Tugman State Park Campground advised, "I would recommend reserving a spot."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds Available: Many campgrounds have playgrounds for kids. A parent at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park Campground shared, "We took our toddler to the playground, which she loved."
- Supervision Needed: Be aware that some areas can get busy. A reviewer noted, "There were a lot of bigger kids there who were not being supervised," so keep an eye on younger children.
- Family Activities: Look for campgrounds that offer family-oriented activities. One camper at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Campground mentioned, "This park is beautiful and well maintained."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tight for larger RVs. A visitor at Tillicum Beach Campground warned, "Be careful if you're in an RV or trailer as some of the spots are tighter than you would expect."
- Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if needed. A camper at Sutton Campground mentioned, "There are some sites with electric and water hookups but most spots are dry camping."
- Plan for Water Needs: Some campgrounds lack water filling stations. A visitor at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park Campground noted, "We weren't prepared for the complete lack of water filling capabilities."
Florence, Oregon camping offers a variety of experiences, from beach access to forested retreats. Whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
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