Best Campgrounds near Depoe Bay, OR

Several good camping spots surround the small coastal town of Depoe Bay on the Oregon coast. Beverly Beach State Park Campground sits among old-growth trees just a short drive away, with clean bathrooms, showers, and a path that leads right to the beach. South Beach State Park Campground, located a bit further south, has bigger campsites and puts you close to nature trails and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. If you need an RV spot, Sea and Sand RV Park is about four miles from Depoe Bay with full hookups and good access to nearby beach towns. Cape Lookout State Park Campground takes longer to reach but rewards campers with great ocean views and hiking trails. Most people who camp in this area spend their time walking the beaches, hiking, or watching for whales and other wildlife. Weather changes quickly on the coast, so bring layers and rain gear no matter when you visit. The campgrounds are less crowded in spring and fall when temperatures stay mild. The Depoe Bay area has camping options that work well whether you're in a tent or driving an RV.

Best Camping Sites Near Depoe Bay, Oregon (131)

    1. Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    Otter Rock, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 265-9278

    $27 - $93 / night

    "Great locations! Sleep surrounded by trees and berry bushes! Listen to the waves crashing on the shore while you cook over your fire. Love depoe bay, love this chill quiet campground."

    "This is a beautiful campground between two popular towns on the Oregon Coast - Depoe Bay and Newport. "

    2. South Beach State Park Campground

    91 Reviews
    South Beach, OR
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 867-4715

    $27 - $83 / night

    "Your perfect home-away-from-home to explore all that the central Oregon coast has to offer. Miles of beaches are within walking distance or a short drive."

    "Walking distance to the beach. Ranger led activities in the summer."

    3. Sea and Sand RV Park

    25 Reviews
    Gleneden Beach, OR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 821-2231

    "Depoe Bay OR. First row on the ocean. Sunset spectacular. Staff all seem like they love it here as much as we do!"

    "some forest spots. cleanest bathrooms I’ve even seen at a campground. office staff was warm and welcoming and has a list for us to pick up some fresh crab (one was even a fisherman off his boat in Depoe Bay"

    4. Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lincoln City, OR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 994-2002

    $15 - $75 / night

    "Not sure what these reviews are about, since I live a 15-minute walk from The Devil's Lake Campground."

    "Devils Lake campground is an easy drive from Oregon wine country (Newberg/McMinnville). It tends to fill up quickly, so best to book weeks/months in advance."

    5. Premier RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Lincoln City, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 996-2778

    $63 - $85 / night

    "Close to the beach, Oregon Coast Aquarium and many restaurants and gift shops. I would definitely bring my family back for another weekend in the near future."

    "It was close to the road, and many of the trailers in the pull through section appeared to be long term occupants, at least a couple left early in the morning for work and returned in the afternoon.  "

    6. Lincoln City KOA

    19 Reviews
    Neotsu, OR
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 994-2961

    "It is Oregon coast so it colder than California coast, and usually raining! So extra coat is a must!!"

    "The tent sites are surrounded on the outside by dense woods, and because the campground is about 5 miles off the highway, it was blissfully quiet and serene."

    7. Port of Newport RV Park & Marina

    12 Reviews
    Newport, OR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 867-3321

    "What a lovely location. On the Oregon coast with an on site brewery and bar. The Rogue brewery is within walking distance and it also has a restaurant."

    "This place offers a regular RV park for something around $80/night, or dry camping for about $40/night."

    8. Coyote Rock RV Resort & Marina

    6 Reviews
    Gleneden Beach, OR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 996-6824

    "We are traveling through Oregon just camping with two adult 2children and our dog. They were pet friendly and all of the staff were extremely nice!"

    "There is a great little store for all your camping needs, so many fun things for kids to do, boat rentals, crabbing packages, and the best fishing around."

    9. Pacific Shores Motorcoach Resort

    6 Reviews
    Newport, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 265-3750

    $80 - $125 / night

    "Very clean, very organized and the best views of the ocean in the drive in sites. Not a single complaint or issue. Great WiFi, and just a great facility all around."

    "Our specific site overlooked the ocean and was a 2 min walk to the beach. Great weekend!"

    10. Thousand Trails Whalers Rest

    18 Reviews
    Seal Rock, OR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "A walking trail to the beach however you do have to cross the highway! Most of the RV sites are quite small that barely fit their provided picnic table and firepit."

    "Kids enjoyed playing on the playground and walking to beach from trail."

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Recent Reviews near Depoe Bay, OR

1011 Reviews of 131 Depoe Bay Campgrounds


  • Brittany B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Beachside State Recreation Site

    Pretty site but very close to 101

    Very pretty sites with trees separating each spot. If you can get a site near the beach that’s ideal. A lot of the sites are right near the road which can be a bit loud. Bathrooms and showers are in good condition.

  • Phillip C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    Older Park

    We were within the length limit of the pad, however, the approach to the site was really tight. Growth encroached on the approach to the pad, and we found we could not make the turn. I’ve been backing trailers for 20+ years could not fit.

    A compliment to the staff, the agent looked for any cancellation but everything was full. This got them the 3 star instead to 1 star rating.

    It’s an older park built for smaller trailers, ignore the length of the pad. Think can I make a tight turn?

  • Jake M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    South Beach State Park Campground

    Experience was excellent

    Very peaceful especially in the tent zone. Most tents I would not want simply becouse they aren’t secluded enough. The zones with more privacy are lower I. I was in camp site I6.

  • Jake M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    Very beautiful spot, very green and unique ocean view.

    Very nice state park. Most people very friendly. Just like any campground it can be noisy. Make sure you can handle dogs barking.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    South Beach State Park Campground

    South Beach Oregon SP

    Large campground with tightly packed spots, but clean and quiet at night. Showers were nice and hot. Good access to trails and nice walk through the dunes to the beach.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Albany-Corvallis KOA

    Nice campground - beware of rd noise

    Great campground with nicely spaced and well maintained sites. Clean restrooms, laundry and pool on site. There is a small playground too. Close to Corvalis but you do get a lot of road noise. Would come back if passing through the area.

  • GG Z.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

    NOT dispersed camping! Not free! This is an ATV ohc recreation site

    Not a dispersed camping area. There are several sites with fire pits but most are not accessible because of the deep soft sand and you can see signs of people getting stuck. There's a camp host and when we visited it was $5 a night. It's loud because of ATVs and no alcohol is allowed. Accessing the ocean is a long hike.

  • L
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    Loud, lack of privacy, but great access to the beach

    This is a great campground for families with young kids, but not ideal if you're seeking a quiet escape. I loved the quick walk to the beach and the amazing fossil beds all along the cliffside, that very highly enjoyable. But I found myself pretty irritated back at camp due to how close the sites are to each other and a general lack of etiquette. I didn't see one group of campers in the A loop who didn't have kids, so the vibe was very much that of a playground everywhere including directly in front of my site. A parent played a game with their very loud kid in front of my site that inevitably included throwing a frisbee into the site, and not apologizing for coming into my little area. Basically zero acknowledgement that I existed from any groups around me, I thought it was pretty inconsiderate, but perhaps I was the one out of place. And maybe I got unlucky but that neighbor who came into my site was a gentle parent type who let the kid, probably 7, throw huge temper tantrums without intervention. At one point the kid decided he was annoyed with the sounds of other kids playing down the way so he started screaming to mimic them, which the parent allowed to go on until the kid felt like stopping. I fell asleep to the sound of not one but two separate families playing card games in their tents, sounded like we were all camping together. 

    Despite no fireworks signage everywhere, families were setting them off on the beach…and in general people were extremely loud, hooting and hollering. 

    Bathrooms and showers were gross, I could tell they weren't serviced enough for the huge amount of people using them. 

    Perhaps I was there on an unlucky day, or got a poor site. Perhaps there's better experiences to be had here! But...not coming back unless I really need a place to stay because there's not much option in this area.

  • Aaron The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Hult Pond

    Nice pond

    Nice pond to camp near, several campsites to choose from and trails to explore


Guide to Depoe Bay

Camping near Depoe Bay, Oregon, offers a mix of stunning coastal views and lush forest settings. 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:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Beverly Beach State Park Campground, provide easy access to beautiful beaches. One reviewer mentioned, "Big campground with sites nicely shielded from each other with foliage. Lots of shade, full hookup and clean showers."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the nearby trails at Cape Perpetua. A visitor noted, "Great place to camp to ensure you have early access to the recreation sites."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for whales and sea lions while enjoying the beach. One camper at Sea and Sand RV Park shared, "We saw whales feeding right off the shore and some sea lions as well."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for South Beach State Park Campground stated, "This campground is very clean, wonderful hot showers, and overall great."
  • Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. A visitor at Whalers Rest RV and Camping Resort mentioned, "Camp staff were friendly and helpful."
  • Secluded Sites: Campers enjoy sites that offer privacy. One reviewer at Tillicum Beach Campground said, "Sites are well-spaced but not intended for very large RVs."

What you should know:

  • Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have close sites, which can feel cramped. A camper at Beachside State Recreation Site noted, "The sites are a bit tight and close together."
  • Limited Cell Service: Expect spotty cell reception in many areas. A visitor at Cape Perpetua mentioned, "There’s practically no signal in the campground."
  • Weather Variability: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. One camper at Devil's Lake State Recreation Area shared, "The campground is in Lincoln City but feels like you're in the woods."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A reviewer at South Beach State Park Campground said, "Perfect for kids with the playground."
  • Safety First: Always supervise children near water. One family at Lincoln City KOA shared, "Very kid-friendly location and the spots are very clean and well managed."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Thousand Trails Pacific City mentioned, "The lodge has all sorts of activities."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Tillicum Beach Campground advised, "Be careful if you're in an RV or trailer as some of the spots are tighter than you would expect."
  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially in peak season. A visitor at Beverly Beach State Park Campground noted, "Get your reservation six months in advance."
  • Bring Your Own Firewood: Some campgrounds sell firewood, but it can be pricey. A camper at Sea and Sand RV Park suggested, "Bring your own wood; buying at the camp is pricey."

Camping near Depoe Bay, Oregon, offers a great mix of nature, fun, and relaxation. Whether you're with family or friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds near Depoe Bay, Oregon?

The best campgrounds near Depoe Bay include Beverly Beach State Park Campground, located between Depoe Bay and Newport. This popular campground offers wooded sites with decent privacy, beach access, and the soothing sound of ocean waves. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby attractions including Depoe Bay's Whale Watch Center. For those seeking alternatives, South Beach State Park Campground is a short drive away, offering easy beach access, ranger-led activities in summer, and proximity to attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Both campgrounds provide convenient access to Depoe Bay while offering distinct coastal camping experiences.

What is Depoe Bay State Park like for camping?

There is no designated Depoe Bay State Park campground. Visitors looking to camp near Depoe Bay should consider Hebo Lake Campground, known for its peaceful setting, clean facilities, and excellent fishing opportunities. The campground is particularly magical when coastal fog rolls in over the trees. Another option is Cape Perpetua, which offers a scenic coastal camping experience within driving distance of Depoe Bay. While not directly in Depoe Bay, these campgrounds provide good access to the town while offering tranquil forest settings that complement visits to this charming coastal community.

Are there RV parks in Depoe Bay with ocean views?

Sea and Sand RV Park near Depoe Bay offers spectacular ocean views, particularly from their first-row sites where unobstructed Pacific Ocean vistas and stunning sunsets await. The park features exceptionally clean facilities and helpful staff who assist with parking in challenging spots. The park doesn't allow tent camping, focusing exclusively on RVs and campers. For additional options, consider Premier RV Resort near Lincoln City or Port of Newport RV Park & Marina, both within easy driving distance of Depoe Bay and offering coastal access with various amenities for RV travelers.