The Blachly area sits at approximately 420 feet elevation in Oregon's Coast Range, positioned between the Willamette Valley and coastal region. Forest Service roads connect visitors to backcountry camping opportunities, with sites accessible via both paved highways and unpaved secondary routes. Weather conditions can shift rapidly throughout the year, requiring campers to prepare for temperature variations even during summer months.
What to do
Dunes exploration: 10 miles south at Thousand Trails South Jetty, visitors can access Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. "This is a typical Thousand Trails and was a bit of a challenge to navigate. Narrow roads and hard to find a space. We did enjoy the location and its proximity to the dunes and the beautiful coast of Oregon," notes Marnie G.
Fishing opportunities: 48 miles east at Elkton RV Park, anglers can access prime Umpqua River fishing spots directly from the campground. "Great fishing," reports Dan R., while another camper mentions it's "a great little spot but easy access to the river the camp host was very helpful is nice and quiet peaceful and relaxing."
Beach walking: 1 mile from campsite at Seal Rocks RV Cove, campers can cross Highway 101 to reach extensive shoreline. "Beautiful ocean and beach for walking and dogs too," reports Tina M. Another visitor adds, "You can access a nice beach area directly across the road, by a path then crossing busy 101."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: At Premier RV Resort at Eugene, campsites offer more separation than typical RV parks near Blachly. "We stayed during the rainiest five days I've ever camped....but still had a great time," notes David C. Another camper adds, "The sites are paved, majority of sites are pull through, photos on Dyrt are accurate."
Level parking areas: Campers appreciate concrete pads at Deerwood RV Park, where "some premium sites have a concrete pad for RV/trailer/camper with asphalt in front." Another visitor observes, "Back in lots are shaded and not stacked closely together. Wifi shows but no wifi. We used Verizon puck and worked fine."
Heated facilities: Winter campers value the climate-controlled bathrooms at regional RV parks near Blachly. "Bathrooms were not crowded and heated," reports Steven V. at Seal Rock RV Cove, while another camper mentions, "Clean bathrooms and showers" among the amenities.
What you should know
Highway noise varies: Traffic sounds from I-5 and Highway 101 affect certain sites at coastal and valley RV parks. At Deerwood RV Park, "Only small drawback is the hwy traffic if in lots 45-70. This was mainly in the evening when sitting outside but a no issue inside."
Navigation challenges: Road systems at some RV parks near Blachly require careful maneuvering. "Kinda confusing map/layout, but we were able to find a spot easily. Decent privacy for smaller RVs and tents, might struggle with larger rigs," notes Emily L. about South Jetty.
Seasonal flooding: Winter rains can affect low-lying camping areas. "The Oregon Coast had had a ton of rain in the last few weeks, so parts of the campground were under water. The Lesson: we arrived in mid-afternoon and quickly chose a site and got everything set up. It was one of the lesser flooded sites, but still very very muddy," shares David C. about coastal camping.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Thousand Trails Whalers Rest offers multiple family-friendly recreation options. "We absolutely love Whalers rest. Staff is awesome, so much to do, and located very near the ocean," states Marty T. Another family mentions, "Nice workout room, two lodges with store, pool and hot tub and mini golf. Kids enjoyed playing on the playground and walking to beach from trail."
Tent camping limitations: Families planning tent setups should verify current policies. At Eugene Kamping World RV Park, one visitor notes "Three day stay limit for tents," while another mentions, "The tent sites have cats that roam the area and the world is their litter box."
Weather preparedness: Pack extra clothing layers even in summer. "We stayed during the rainiest five days I've ever camped....but still had a great time. We were able to bike to town and the staff was fantastic," shares David C. about coastal camping conditions.
Tips from RVers
Cell service coverage: Mobile connectivity varies dramatically by location and provider. At Heceta Beach RV Park, one RVer warns, "Would not recommend due to no wifi and no 4G coverage," while another notes, "Decent wifi and convenient mini mart."
Jack pad requirements: Some RV parks in the Blachly vicinity require stabilizer supports. "ALL spots require jack pads. Having not stayed in too many parks with asphalt, this was a surprise for us. They did not mention at checkin, but we got a polite email the next morning," reports an RVer.
Site selection timing: Arriving early improves chances of securing preferred spots. "The lesson, .....look at the entire campground before you pick your spot!!" advises David C., who discovered "the high-side of the campground, much bigger, much drier sites" after initially settling in a muddy area.
