Elkton sits nestled along the Umpqua River in western Oregon, serving as a gateway to coastal recreation. This small town experiences mild winters and warm summers with rainfall concentrated between November and March. RV campgrounds near Elkton typically maintain grassy areas between sites with fishing access points along riverfront properties.
What to do
River fishing access: Umpqua Riverfront RV Park provides direct river access with a dirt boat ramp. "Great place for the kids to swim as the river runs Sloooow," notes a visitor. The park maintains riverfront camping with swimming areas accessible from most sites.
Beach exploration: Drive 65 miles west to coastal beaches where tide pools reveal marine wildlife. "At low tide you can walk out to the tide pools where you can see various marine life including starfish," reports a camper at Sun Outdoors Coos Bay. The beach remains dog-friendly with wide, flat sandy areas.
Dune recreation: Oregon Dunes Recreation Area lies about 30 miles west, offering ATV rentals and sand activities. A camper at Thousand Trails South Jetty mentions, "We were a couple of spaces from the dog run. The campground was at sea level and just a mile or so from Florence, Oregon, and a mile from the Oregon Dunes Recreation area."
What campers like
Fishing spots: Sawyers Rapids RV Resort receives praise for its angling opportunities. A visitor notes the area offers "Quite area with excellent fishing spots." The resort maintains river access points specifically designed for bank fishing.
Drive-in movie experience: Hi-Way Haven RV Park in Sutherlin features a unique amenity. "It's a converted drive-in theater and they've taken the retro theme to heart and run with it," shares one camper. Another mentions, "If you choose to sit in the nice grassy area (plastic Adirondack chairs provided) for the movie they serve free popcorn."
Crabbing opportunities: Several coastal parks offer crabbing equipment loans. "The park will lend you crab traps, go down to Charleston piers and catch your supper. They also have a great cleaning and cooking station," notes a visitor about coastal options. Parks typically provide cooking facilities specifically for processing fresh-caught seafood.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Many parks in forested areas have minimal connectivity. A camper at Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort reports, "WIFI was a disappointment though - we had to create an account for a complimentary hour of WIFI usage every day. Together with the zero cell reception, it renders us completely off the grid."
Site spacing considerations: Check site dimensions before booking. "The campsites are really on the tight side. Most have very little front yard space and practically no backyard," notes a camper at Elkton RV Park. RV sites typically measure 30-40 feet with variable width depending on the park.
Road conditions: Access roads to some parks require careful driving. A visitor warns, "The website was not kidding about not following the directions through Google Maps. The last 9 miles to the resort was really trying - the roads were narrow, twisty and winding. If you are probe to car-sickness, go slow."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Osprey Point RV Resort offers lake access with equipment rentals. "It has boats and bikecar things to rent. Store closed kinda early for the rentals though," notes one camper. The resort maintains a lakefront location with designated swimming areas.
Alternative accommodations: Several parks offer cabins for non-RV campers. "On our latest visit our children and grand children stayed in the cottages they have on site," mentions a visitor. Cabins typically require separate reservations and cost 30-50% more than comparable RV sites.
Entertainment facilities: Some parks maintain indoor recreation spaces. One camper notes Osprey Point has "store, coffee shop, laundry, arcade, rec room and best of all is their pizza and pub. Probably the best pizza we have ever eaten." Indoor facilities typically remain open during regular office hours only.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Winchester Bay RV Resort receives high marks for waterfront locations. A visitor advises, "If you choose a water view location on the front, you will love it. Short walk to pizza, fish, and shops." Waterfront sites typically book 3-4 months in advance during summer.
Backing challenges: Some RV parks have tight turning radiuses. A camper at Osprey Point notes, "Spaces are pretty close together and turns are tight. There are some big rigs here, so it can work for you big guys." Larger RVs should request pull-through sites when available.
Hookup positioning: Sewer connections may require extra equipment. One camper notes, "Sites are small with all sewer hookups in the rear which require 2 sometimes 3 hoses." RVers should travel with extended sewer hoses and connector kits to accommodate variable hookup placements.
