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Best Campgrounds near South Beach, OR

1,099 Reviews

South Beach, Oregon features multiple camping options spanning both state parks and private resorts along the central Oregon coast. Major campgrounds include South Beach State Park, with tent sites, RV hookups, yurts, and cabins just south of Newport. Nearby Beverly Beach State Park offers similar accommodations in a more wooded setting, while Tillicum Beach Campground provides oceanfront camping with beach access. Limited dispersed camping can be found on Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek, approximately 5 miles inland from South Beach. Most established campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering cabin rentals.

Reservations are essential during summer months when coastal campgrounds reach capacity quickly. "South Beach campground is HUGE! Lots of sites laid out in circles with a bath house in the center. Your best bet is a site on the perimeter," noted one camper. Weather conditions vary seasonally, with summer bringing fog and strong winds off the Pacific. Many reviewers mention persistent coastal winds that can affect camping comfort. Winter camping remains available at several year-round facilities including South Beach State Park, though rainfall increases significantly. Most campgrounds provide bathroom facilities with flush toilets and showers, though amenities vary between primitive sites and fully-developed resorts. Cell service is generally available throughout the coastal corridor, but can be limited in forested campgrounds.

The proximity to beaches represents the primary draw for most campers in this region. Paved trails connect South Beach State Park to the shore, making it accessible for all mobility levels. Several campgrounds provide direct beach access, with Tillicum Beach offering some oceanfront sites. A review mentioned, "This is the closest I've camped to the ocean on the Oregon Coast." Family-friendly amenities include playgrounds at South Beach State Park and ranger-led educational activities during summer months. Many campgrounds in the area provide convenient access to Newport's attractions, including the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center. Mosquitoes can be problematic during certain seasons, with multiple reviews noting their presence particularly at South Beach State Park during summer months.

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Best Camping Sites Near South Beach, Oregon (141)

    1. Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    108 Reviews
    Otter Rock, OR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 265-9278

    $27 - $93 / night

    "Much smaller than South Beach State Park a few miles south, but in my opinion a more relaxed campground.

    Campground is less open and more wooded than some of the other coast parks."

    "Like most Oregon coast campgrounds, the summer months are very busy."

    2. South Beach State Park Campground

    90 Reviews
    South Beach, OR
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (541) 867-4715

    $27 - $83 / night

    "This is a huge campground with clean facilities, nice amenities, easy access to the beach, and it's close to the Oregon Coast Aquarium."

    "South Beach SP Oregon Site B1 Memorial Weekend Crowded but nice. Some loops very narrow rods and lots of kids on bikes. We were in a back in end site."

    3. Tillicum Beach Campground

    53 Reviews
    Waldport, OR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 547-3679

    $34 - $44 / night

    "Instead, we waited until we arrived at our next campground, South Beach Campground near Newport (only 25 minutes north of Tillicum Beach)."

    "We were only a few steps away from the path down to the beach and a short drive down to Yachats and the beautiful Cape Perpetua area or north to Waldport and Newport."

    4. Thousand Trails Whalers Rest

    18 Reviews
    Seal Rock, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "A walking trail to the beach however you do have to cross the highway! Most of the RV sites are quite small that barely fit their provided picnic table and firepit."

    "Kids enjoyed playing on the playground and walking to beach from trail."

    5. Beachside State Recreation Site

    31 Reviews
    Waldport, OR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 563-3220

    $27 - $68 / night

    "I think this is the closest I've camped to the ocean on the Oregon Coast. I didn't have a beachside site, but still was very close."

    "A gorgeous spot on the beautiful Oregon Coast just south of Waldport with spots for tents and RVs and access to an expansive and wide beach."

    6. Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek

    15 Reviews
    Seal Rock, OR
    8 miles

    "There is almost nowhere to stay in the Newport/Oregon Coast areas, so this spot was a life saver! After you hit the dirt road, there are a few good but smaller pull off spots and a few bigger ones."

    "No service on the drive up but had a couple bars at my campsite. Beaver creek area was really cool, but the main trail was flooded out when I visited."

    7. Port of Newport RV Park & Marina

    12 Reviews
    Newport, OR
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (541) 867-3321

    "What a lovely location. On the Oregon coast with an on site brewery and bar. The Rogue brewery is within walking distance and it also has a restaurant."

    "This place offers a regular RV park for something around $80/night, or dry camping for about $40/night."

    8. Seal Rocks RV Cove

    11 Reviews
    Seal Rock, OR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 563-3955

    $40 - $106 / night

    "However, our GPS wanted us to turn at Seal Rock St. which is on the other side of the CG and is actually the exit for the CG. Turn at NW Cross St. then swing left into the park."

    "Since we were going to be here a month, we fiddled more than normal to position our 40’ 5th wheel into position. Otherwise, this is a fairly easy back-in."

    9. Sea and Sand RV Park

    25 Reviews
    Gleneden Beach, OR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 821-2231

    "This beach is located near some of the best beach towns on the oregon coast."

    "This is the best place to stay on the Oregon Coast. Beautiful park with different type sites."

    10. Pacific Shores Motorcoach Resort

    6 Reviews
    Newport, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 265-3750

    $80 - $125 / night

    "Very clean, very organized and the best views of the ocean in the drive in sites. Not a single complaint or issue. Great WiFi, and just a great facility all around."

    "Our specific site overlooked the ocean and was a 2 min walk to the beach. Great weekend!"

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    South Beach State Park Campground

    South Beach Oregon SP

    Large campground with tightly packed spots, but clean and quiet at night. Showers were nice and hot. Good access to trails and nice walk through the dunes to the beach.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Albany-Corvallis KOA

    Nice campground - beware of rd noise

    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. Would come back if passing through the area.

  • GG Z.
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

    NOT dispersed camping! Not free! This is an ATV ohc recreation site

    Not a dispersed camping area. There are several sites with fire pits but most are not accessible because of the deep soft sand and you can see signs of people getting stuck. There's a camp host and when we visited it was $5 a night. It's loud because of ATVs and no alcohol is allowed. Accessing the ocean is a long hike.

  • L
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Harbor Vista Campground

    Great beach access, clean bathrooms/showers, nice camp hosts!

    ***The fog horn runs on the jetty constantly during fog season, sounding a tone every 35 seconds.*** I got used to it but I can see it making the right person go bananas and maybe not be able to stay here.

    I thought the camp hosts were super accommodating, wanting to drive my wood bundle over to my site for me. The single shower was awesome, very clean and spacious. Felt a bit like glamping here, but I did notice the sink waste receptacles were not mapped out in a very accessible way. my neighbor had one but I didn't, and I didn't want to walk into their camp to dump water. 

    I enjoyed the little walk down to a beachy area. Lots of huckleberries all over the campground.

  • L
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    Loud, lack of privacy, but great access to the beach

    This is a great campground for families with young kids, but not ideal if you're seeking a quiet escape. I loved the quick walk to the beach and the amazing fossil beds all along the cliffside, that very highly enjoyable. But I found myself pretty irritated back at camp due to how close the sites are to each other and a general lack of etiquette. I didn't see one group of campers in the A loop who didn't have kids, so the vibe was very much that of a playground everywhere including directly in front of my site. A parent played a game with their very loud kid in front of my site that inevitably included throwing a frisbee into the site, and not apologizing for coming into my little area. Basically zero acknowledgement that I existed from any groups around me, I thought it was pretty inconsiderate, but perhaps I was the one out of place. And maybe I got unlucky but that neighbor who came into my site was a gentle parent type who let the kid, probably 7, throw huge temper tantrums without intervention. At one point the kid decided he was annoyed with the sounds of other kids playing down the way so he started screaming to mimic them, which the parent allowed to go on until the kid felt like stopping. I fell asleep to the sound of not one but two separate families playing card games in their tents, sounded like we were all camping together. 

    Despite no fireworks signage everywhere, families were setting them off on the beach…and in general people were extremely loud, hooting and hollering. 

    Bathrooms and showers were gross, I could tell they weren't serviced enough for the huge amount of people using them. 

    Perhaps I was there on an unlucky day, or got a poor site. Perhaps there's better experiences to be had here! But...not coming back unless I really need a place to stay because there's not much option in this area.

  • Aaron The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Hult Pond

    Nice pond

    Nice pond to camp near, several campsites to choose from and trails to explore

  • Tim P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Thousand Trails South Jetty

    Road trip 2025

    It was very pretty and the staff was excellent. Always happy to see you. And super helpful.

  • P
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Namastay Right Here Coastal Haven

    Slug Haven

    This is a great spot if you're in need of an easy escape from the campgrounds world. Didn't plan ahead like we did they probably are available! Privately owned land with two flat spots (named: Light & Sublime) carved out of their mountain haven - long distance views of the ocean through the woods + ocean sunset experience! No rite rings just a simple carved out location to spend the night. $45 cash (preferred) the Slugs came out to greet us in the morning - slugs are a good omen for us so they bring us a lot of joy.

  • Shawn P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Premier RV Resort

    Happy Camper

    The staff have been really nice. And they put on fun events. Looks like they have short term and Long term sites. Very close to beach access.

Guide to South Beach

Camping near South Beach, Oregon, offers a fantastic mix of coastal beauty and outdoor fun. With several campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds, like Beverly Beach State Park Campground, are just a short walk from the beach. One reviewer mentioned, "Big campground with sites nicely shielded from each other with foliage. Lots of shade, full hookup and clean showers."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the nearby trails at Cape Perpetua. A visitor noted, "The area is really cool with a hiking trail across the creek and the beach within walking distance."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for whales and sea lions while enjoying the beach views at Sea and Sand RV Park. One camper shared, "We saw whales feeding right off the shore and some sea lions as well."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for South Beach State Park Campground stated, "This campground is very clean, wonderful hot showers, and overall great."
  • Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. A visitor at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp hosts are an adorable older couple, super friendly."
  • Secluded Sites: Campers enjoy the privacy offered by the sites. One reviewer at Tillicum Beach Campground said, "Sites are well-spaced but not intended for very large RVs."

What you should know:

  • Traffic and Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially during peak season. A camper at Beverly Beach State Park Campground noted, "Expect lots of traffic."
  • Site Size: If you're camping in an RV, check the site dimensions. One visitor at South Beach State Park Campground mentioned, "Luckily we were in a minivan and not a tent, small tent spots, so make sure you check first."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Tillicum Beach Campground, do not have showers. A reviewer stated, "The campground was full all the time we were there... Get your reservation six months in advance."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A family at South Beach State Park Campground found it perfect for kids with the playground.
  • Safety: Ensure your campsite is safe for children. One camper at Devil's Lake State Recreation Area mentioned, "The sites can be a little tight but the use of hedges and trees creates a nice barrier between you and your neighbors."
  • Plan for Weather: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A visitor at Beachside State Recreation Site shared, "We had reservations the same night a storm came ashore that dumped cold rain all night."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Whalers Rest RV and Camping Resort noted, "Most sites have concrete pads... I will make this one of my go-to places during the coming year."
  • Space Considerations: Be aware of site sizes and shapes. One RV camper at Sea and Sand RV Park mentioned, "Backing in was a pain due to the uneven surface."
  • Plan Ahead: Reservations can fill up quickly, especially in summer. A visitor at Cape Perpetua advised, "I would reserve a spot."

Camping near South Beach, Oregon, offers a mix of fun activities, clean facilities, and beautiful scenery. Whether you're with family or enjoying a solo trip, there's something for everyone in this coastal paradise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near South Beach, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, South Beach, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 141 campgrounds and RV parks near South Beach, OR and 15 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near South Beach, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near South Beach, OR is Beverly Beach State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 108 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near South Beach, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near South Beach, OR.

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