Reedsport sits near the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area where camping options range from forest settings to lakefront properties. The area experiences mild coastal temperatures averaging 45-65°F with significant rainfall during winter months. Most campgrounds remain accessible year-round with gravel roads that can become muddy during the October-April rainy season.
What to do
Crabbing opportunities: At Winchester Bay RV Resort, crabbing is a popular activity directly from the property. "We were able to cast our crab snares right off the back of our site and limit out. Park has a nice walking path that goes around the outside along the bay," notes Dean.
Fishing village exploration: The harbor area offers small shops and restaurants within walking distance. "Short walk to pizza, fish, and shops. Lots of grassy areas for dogs. Beautiful area and professional staff," reports April K. about Winchester Bay.
Boat rentals: North Lake Resort RV Park & Marina provides equipment for water activities. "Nice bathroom and they also have boat rentals. Other camp ground are very close but this one has private space, grass and shade," writes Tom.
Lake swimming: Many lakefront properties have designated swimming areas. "Really nice swim beach. Kayak and boat rentals, laundry and nice staff. Very quiet!" mentions Mimi about North Lake Resort.
What campers like
Waterfront access: Darlings Marina & RV Resort offers direct lake access. "Water access for those staying at the marina was fabulous. We rented a boat, which was easy and the boat great for a 2 hour adventure on the lake. We loved diving in from the end of the dock," says Darlings M.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain good standards for comfort. "Very nice campgrounds, very friendly hosts! Nice clean bathrooms and showers, highly recommended it!" Caroline L.S. mentions about Winchester Bay.
On-site dining options: Several campgrounds feature restaurants. "Wonderful campground with store, coffee shop, laundry, arcade, rec room and best of all is their pizza and pub. Probably the best pizza we have ever eaten," reports Wilene I. about Osprey Point RV Resort.
Beaches and dunes: The coastal location provides unique outdoor environments. "A gorgeous area - the RV section was packed, but there were small-ish and not super private tent sites leading up to and right on a tiny bluff directly overlooking a lovely beach," describes Bjorn S.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Some campgrounds have limited privacy between campsites. "Location is on lake that is nice but that is about it. Camp spots are cramped. I estimate about 5 feet apart. Can hear my neighbor's conversation as if they we on my RV," warns jodi D. about Darlings Marina.
Seasonal crowding: Summer months bring more visitors. "I can see this place being very busy in peak season," notes C.W. about Winchester Bay RV Resort.
Road conditions: Some campgrounds require careful driving on narrow roads. "This is a typical Thousand Trails and was a bit of a challenge to navigate. Narrow roads and hard to find a space," reports Marnie G. about South Jetty RV and Camping Resort.
Weather considerations: Coastal environments can bring wind. "Sitting right in Winchester Bay, this campground likely got this name because of the wind chills that whip by during the night or stormy days," explains Kelly N. about Windy Cove Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Look for swimming areas: Lakeside properties often have beaches. "The swimming (sandy) beach is cosy (read: tiny). There are no lifeguards on duty but enough trees offering shade for parents/families to sit back and keep watch," advises Badariyah O. about Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort.
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds enforce quiet policies. "Private but nice because they have a no radio rule. Right on the lake. Clean showers for $1/8min," notes Laura L. about North Lake Resort.
Explore marine life: Coastal areas offer educational opportunities. "At low tide you can walk out to the tide pools where you can see various marine life including starfish," shares Chris D.
Check for playground availability: Not all parks have facilities for children. "Didn't see any kids even tho there is a small playground. Mostly all older fancy RV peoples that clamped together," observes Mel about Winchester Bay.
Tips from RVers
RV site selection: Windy Cove Campground offers different areas for camping. "The area we stayed in had 4 spots tucked away in a delightful cove that was beautiful, clean, green and spacious! They have everything from tent spots to full hook ups," recommends Seathrough H.
Seasonal flooding awareness: Check weather patterns before booking. "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 & Sue C.
Layout navigation: Some RV parks have confusing layouts. "Easy check in. 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," advises Emily L.
Site leveling needs: Terrain varies between parks. "Our site was level and easy to back in to. Our site was very private with trees and bushes between our site and neighbors on each side," notes Jeff C.
