Silver Falls State Park Campground offers cabin camping with heat, lights, and beds on covered porches. Located near Monmouth, Oregon, this state park provides access to scenic waterfall trails while maintaining clean, well-spaced sites within wooded terrain. Several campgrounds in the area are open year-round, with seasonal considerations affecting water activities and trail conditions.
What to do
Waterfall hiking trails: At Silver Falls State Park Campground, visitors can explore multiple waterfalls on interconnected trails. "Probably the easiest accessibility to the most awesome waterfalls per few square miles in Oregon. Ample Parking and many different falls and trails to choose from," notes Jeremy A. The main trail features 10 waterfalls but takes about 3 hours to complete and prohibits dogs.
Disc golf courses: Waterloo County Park offers a disc golf course set among forests and river views. "There are 120 sites, with over a mile of frontage to the healthy South Santiam River. You can see all your neighbors - the big downside - but there's plenty of space between the large campsites that also lends itself to lots of walking, ball throwing, large gatherings," according to Bjorn S.
Cycling paths: Devil's Lake State Recreation Area provides access to bike trails suitable for various skill levels. The campground sits between ocean and lake access points, creating diverse recreation opportunities. "The entrance is right in Lincoln City, so you're close to lots of things to do as well as stores to shop at if you forgot any supplies," explains Minta J.
What campers like
Clean facilities: South Beach State Park Campground maintains well-kept grounds with reliable amenities. "Well-kept, helpful gate attendant, with shady sites on the outer edges of the loops. All the sites are relatively close together in lined-up, soldier style--still, not as regimented as a commercial RV park or resort," reports Patrick M. The campground also features hot showers and paved paths to the beach.
Nature observation: The region's campgrounds provide wildlife viewing opportunities. "We seen stellar jays and a woodpecker. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Easy access to the nature trails and to the beach," shares Debbie I. from Beverly Beach State Park Campground.
Fossil hunting: Beverly Beach offers unique fossil-collecting possibilities along its shoreline. "FOSSILS! 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," explains Erik C. The beach is also popular for agate hunting after storms.
What you should know
Weather considerations: Camping conditions vary significantly by season. "THE most beautiful park in Oregon that we've seen! Hiked for 5 hours! BEWARE: It's WET, so bring your wet weather gear, and good, sturdy hiking shoes for slippery terrain," advises Melissa L. about Silver Falls State Park. Some parks experience periodic flooding in fall and winter months.
Site privacy varies: Most campgrounds feature different privacy levels depending on loop location. "This campground is very well maintained, and thought out! Great showers, close to the beach and such a cute little store!!" notes Hana M. about Beverly Beach, while sites at South Beach are described as "tightly packed spots, but clean and quiet at night."
Road noise: Albany-Corvallis KOA sits near major roadways. "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," explains Marcus K. Several other campgrounds in the region experience similar highway sound.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature kid-focused amenities. "We love hiking the trails and our kids love the playground and river swimming!" shares April F. about Silver Falls State Park. Champoeg State Heritage Area includes "a huge playground for the kids" according to Ashley B.
Budget considerations: Glamping in Monmouth, Oregon area offers cost-saving options for families. "Kids under 12 stay free so it was $35 for one night with taxes for a RV pull through spot," notes Marie E. about Rivers Edge RV Park. Most campgrounds offer firewood for purchase on-site, saving packing space.
Safety precautions: Water features require supervision. "Swimmers seem to get in trouble every year here," warns Len S. about Waterloo County Park, citing the swift river current. Similarly, coastal campgrounds require awareness of tides and ocean conditions for safe beach play.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: RV campers recommend researching specific sites. "I'd try to reserve spots 9 or 12 (next to the playground and sunny spots) or 72 (next to the creek in the shade) next time!" suggests Melissa L. regarding Silver Falls State Park. Waterloo County Park features "sites with electric and water, and those without. Does have a dump station, and bathrooms with showers."
Utility connections: Some parks have specialized hookup configurations. "The sewer connections are not threaded, so you'll have to weigh down your sewer hose," advises Ray & Terri F. about Premier RV Resort. Waterloo County Park provides "a waste water (gray water) disposal every few sites where you can pour any gray water."
Cell and internet coverage: Connectivity varies across campgrounds. "AT&T coverage was fair, ranging from 2-4 bars of 5G with speeds up to 19 MB/s. The CG WiFi speed varied considerably, from next to useless up to 1 MB/s," reports Ray & Terri F. Several campgrounds provide WiFi, though many campers note inconsistent performance.
