Beverly Beach State Park and Cape Lookout State Park offer unique glamping experiences near Gleneden Beach, Oregon. Both parks feature comfortable accommodations within coastal forests. The central Oregon coast receives approximately 70-80 inches of annual rainfall, making covered glamping options practical for year-round visits. Many glamping sites require reservations up to 6 months in advance due to high demand.
What to do
Fossil hunting at Beverly Beach: The beach provides abundant marine fossil hunting opportunities throughout the year. "Literally everywhere on this beach. Nearly every rock and cliff face is littered with marine fossils of varying types and sizes and you can often find individual fossilized shells that can be collected," notes Erik C. from Beverly Beach State Park.
Swimming at Moonshine Park: Located inland from Gleneden Beach, this park offers a natural swimming area. "The main attraction is the quarry like swim hole. Good beach, great jumping cliff, Rapids suitable for kids to shoot," explains MeLinda W. from Moonshine Park.
Boating on Siletz River: Coyote Rock RV Resort provides boat rentals for river exploration. "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," writes Hailey from Coyote Rock Resort.
Agate hunting at Beverly Beach: After storms, the gravel bars reveal agates for collectors. Erik C. adds, "Beverly Beach is also popular for agate hunting along the gravel bars, particularly after big storms that uncover new stones."
What campers like
Beach access: Cape Lookout sites provide direct beach access without driving. "Steps away from a beautiful, expansive beach. Do the Cape Lookout peninsula hike! Gorgeous views without great effort," writes Kayla S. from Cape Lookout State Park.
Pool facilities: Neskowin Creek RV Resort offers indoor swimming options during inclement weather. "We really enjoyed our time here. The bunnies everywhere were cute. However they did eat threw our water hose the first night," notes Kathe M. from Neskowin Creek RV Resort.
Natural surroundings: Many campgrounds feature dense coastal forests. "Most of the campsites are nestled between large trees, which gives them some privacy. Short walk to the beach and nature trails," mentions Kristen W. from Beverly Beach State Park.
Wildlife viewing: Multiple camping areas offer opportunities to spot local animals. "In the morning, (I got up at 5am) I scared up a marten by the large oak tree in my campsite, and it was such a pleasure to see this shy fellow up close!" says Shawn M. from Lincoln City KOA.
What you should know
Weather considerations: Devil's Lake sometimes experiences flooding in cooler months. "If you plan on booking a trip in the late Fall/winter, be sure to call ahead of your trip. I've been here in the fall when more than half the campsites were flooded or filled with standing water," cautions Blake F. from Devil's Lake State Recreation Area.
Insects: Some campgrounds report mosquito issues during summer months. "We camped here in May. It had little privacy and a lot of mosquitoes," notes April H. from South Beach State Park.
Cell service limitations: Several campgrounds have limited connectivity. "No cell reception. You will have to drive to the nearest town to get cell reception," explains Badariyah O. from Moonshine Park.
Campground busy periods: Most glamping sites near Gleneden Beach fill quickly in summer. "Absolutely loved this place! I definitely suggest making a reservation our rv Neighboors let us know that they have to book a year in advance," advises Vanessa M. from Coyote Rock Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Educational programs: Look for parks with children's activities. "Nice educational programs for kids. Firewood conveniently available," says Kristen W. from Beverly Beach State Park.
Kid-friendly swimming: Choose campgrounds with safe water access. "Kids love riding there toys around the paved loop. Going down to the water hole to swim and look for crawdads," writes Amanda T. from Moonshine Park.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play structures. "This is a great campground during the summer months. The ground is typically dry and you are in close proximity to the beach. If you reserve the right campsite, you'll also be just a stones throw from devils lake," suggests Blake F. from Devil's Lake State Recreation Area.
Spacious sites: Some locations offer more room for families to spread out. "We loved this campsite because it has a great swimming hole for the kids to swim in, and grassy areas for the kids to throw a football and run around on," shares Badariyah O. from Moonshine Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose carefully for privacy between RV sites. "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," recommends Shawn M. from Lincoln City KOA.
Seasonal considerations: Check campground conditions before winter visits. "Level paved sites, reservations can be challenging during peak season. A bit dated but very close to beach," notes C. W. from Fogarty Creek RV Park.
Loop preferences: Some loops offer better amenities or views than others. "We usually prefer the A and B loops which are closest to the beach and feel like they have the most privacy," explains Nathan R. from Cape Lookout State Park.
Utility hookups: Check which amenities are available at your site. "There are standard (no hookups) and hookup sites with water, wastes water and power. There off season rates available for less cost," advises Judy T. from Devil's Lake State Recreation Area.
