Glamping options near Sixes, Oregon range from private woodland cabins to coastal yurt accommodations with varying amenities and price points. The region experiences a temperate coastal climate with year-round temperatures between 45-65°F and frequent fog or mist, especially during summer mornings. Most sites require advance booking during peak season (June-September) when occupancy reaches 90%.
What to do
Lighthouse exploration: 0.5 mile from Cape Blanco Campground. "The campground has free showers, flush toilets, sinks, firewood for sale, and beach access. The sites have full hookups, fire pits, tables, and very long paved drives," notes Haley C., adding that "It is very windy here, but the plants surrounding the sites keep out most of the coastal wind."
Tide pool discovery: 5 minute drive from Bastendorff Beach Park. "We really enjoyed our stay here at Bastendorff beach. North bend is near by and it's just a beautiful place in Oregon right on the coats. Loved watching the fog roll in and exploring the tide pools," shares Jason L.
River activities: Access from Lobster Creek Campground. "Right on the rogue river," says Sam B. Another visitor adds, "The river is a good fishing spot, according to some local fisherman we met in the morning following our stay."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Natural buffers. At Cape Blanco State Park Campground, Ryan W. notes, "Hiker/Biker was really off on its own and very private. There was an REI sponsored storage box station complete with USB charging ports, bike stand, tools, shared fire pit and picnic table."
All-season accessibility: Weather considerations. "It is very windy here, but the plants surrounding the sites keep out most of the coastal wind and also provide plenty of privacy from other sites. Be prepared for cold weather and misty air," advises Haley C. about Cape Blanco.
Hiking options: Connecting trails. "The Coastal Trail runs through camp and you can follow it North for a half mile through the trees while listening to the ocean waves. You'll pop out into a meadow of wild flowers and tall grasses (early in the summer) overlooking the ocean and out towards the Cape Blanco lighthouse," describes Ryan W.
What you should know
Seasonal weather patterns: Foggy summers. At Sunset Bay State Park Campground, one visitor explains, "Because there's so much cold water around, it cools the air close to the ground, colder than the air above it in the heat of summer. This temperature difference creates a lot of instability and clouds/fog. So, while only a few miles away in the Oregon Dunes or south towards Bandon it's sunny and 80's in August but around Sunset Bay it's cloudy, misting and 68."
Cell service limitations: Variable by carrier. At Cape Blanco, one camper reports, "Internet. Verizon via iPhone 12: 1.18 mbps down and 0.18 mbps up with 55 ms ping. With the weBoost booster: 3.28 mbps down and 0.12 mbps up with 51 ms ping. T-Mobile: no signal at all."
Facility maintenance: Check before arrival. "The dump station is closed because it's broken and they've been trying to secure funding to replace it. You will need to plan on using the dump station at the state park north or south of this park," warns Mea H. about Cape Blanco.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly facilities: Play areas available. Bandon-Port Orford KOA offers "Pool, hot tub, kart rentals for kids… our daughter loved it. Clean bathrooms and showers and even a dishwashing station behind the main building," according to Brianna D.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning animal sightings. At Cape Blanco, breakfast can include "huckleberries collected around my site," as Lainey P. shares, while Dew Valley Ranch features opportunities to "interact with the horse, pig, and two goats."
Family accommodations: Space considerations. "Very clean and spacious for a car camping site... Nice trails to the coast and lighthouse from the campsite. Good for biking also. The bathrooms and showers were also clean," notes Oliver S. about Cape Blanco State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Consider layout and privacy. At Honey Bear by the Sea RV Resort & Campground, Jeff M. warns about practical challenges: "the RV sites have connections in center of site which is difficult for hoses and cords" and "Some RV sites are very uneven and sloped making it hard to be level."
Site size considerations: Length restrictions. "This is an older park and wasn't designed for today's RVs. The driveways are narrow and so are the sites leaving little room for maneuvering and for the slide outs," advises Jeff M. about Sunset Bay State Park.
Hookup availability: Full-service options. At Bullards Beach State Park, Robert O. shares, "Stayed 5 nights site A-40 a very nice spot for our 26ft Class C motor home we fit a-ok an had 30am and 15am at the post, the site and utilities are in great shape."
