middle fork smith river
Easy, Gorgeous, Quiet, Free
Beautiful spot to stop. Plenty of room. Easy and gorgeous river access.
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Campgrounds around Wedderburn in coastal Oregon provide diverse cabin camping options along the scenic southern coast. Several established facilities like Turtle Rock RV Resort, Ireland's Ocean RV Park, and Secret Camp RV Park offer cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping. These locations typically provide amenities such as electricity, running water, and indoor shelter while maintaining proximity to beaches, forests, and waterways. Most cabin rentals in the region are situated within developed campgrounds rather than as standalone accommodations.
The Gold Beach area features multiple cabin options with varying levels of amenities. Turtle Rock RV Resort includes cabin rentals with access to campground facilities like showers, toilets, and drinking water. Oceanside RV Park provides cabins and yurts mere feet from the beach. As one visitor noted, "We were the only guests at this campground in December 2021. At this time of year this is a peaceful campground." Most cabin accommodations remain available year-round, though advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when coastal camping reaches peak demand.
Cabin camping experiences in the Wedderburn region generally include basic amenities while offering convenient access to natural attractions. Several campgrounds position their cabins within walking distance of beaches, the Rogue River, or hiking trails. Ireland's Ocean RV Park cabins provide beachfront accommodations with laundry facilities and showers. A recent review highlighted that "The beach is a short walk as well as the downtown area of Gold Beach. Gold Beach is located at the mouth of the famous Rogue River with world class salmon fishing." Cabins at Honey Bear by the Sea RV Resort include glamping-style accommodations and yurts for those seeking alternative shelter options. Most facilities maintain clean bathrooms and shower facilities for cabin guests, with several offering camp stores or markets for basic supplies.
"The office is next to the Mexican restaurant which is next to Arch Rock Brewery, a great set up. Walk from your site, to both. We had a pull through site."
"This was the first time I'd been to Oregon in several decades, and first trip with our new trailer outside of our home state, and it did not disappoint."
"My favourite campground I stayed at along the Oregon coast."
"Away from Oregon coast winds. Awesome bathrooms! Electricity! Free showers! So happy God smiled upon us this day!"
from $26 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Have access to water, a big bathroom, but pay $2 for a shower. Garbage and Recycle by the office. Close to a river hike along the river. Open year round."
"There are lots and lots of sites that are very close together with just about zero separation between sites other than a few lucky tucked away sites. "
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Just outside of Brookings,Oregon on Rt. 101, this well kept campground was a welcome two day layover during the rainy weather that’s typical of the PNW during mid-November."
"This is one of the prettiest State Park campgrounds along Oregons Southern Coast! Just off Hwy 101 and less than a mile north of Brookings, OR."
from $31 - $87 / night
Check Availability"Great bathrooms/showers except the port a potties out in the valley campsites don’t get a lot of attention so we had to walk up to the lodge for the bathroom."
"Its some 50 acres and the tent campsites reside away from the RV area a little ways. Enough to seem secluded. They situated the place perfectly. My words cannot describe the elegance."
"The campground is located next to the Rouge River which is just on the other side of the road. Also located near the town of Gold Beach. The spot is beautiful and well kept."
"Please note the dirt shows this campground on the Riverside of the road and it's actually a cross on the other side away from the river.. just a mile off the main 101 highway."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Very short walk to beach or jetty. Borders small airport where you can watch planes land or take off, but we only saw one over 2 days. Very quiet. Only complaint is internet is down most the time."
"You do have to walk your stuff there but it’s totally worth it. The first night was great but the second night was a torrential downpour that woke us up."
"This little RV park is a hidden Gem tucked along the Rogue River. The campground is kept up very nicely, with beautiful trees and lush greenery around."
"Secret Camp is a small, quiet campground in a forest, close to the River. Parking spots are large and shaded."
"Wile road tripping to oregon from Los Angeles, we stopped here for the night. Relatively affordable, very clean, and not busy (at least while we were there)."
"It has great access to the river and a nice boat ramp. It’s a little small for big trailers( I did see some trailers tho) but perfect for tents."
"Literally 100 feet from the beach, this tiny campground offers full hookups, 50 amp for 4 sites (the rest are 30 amp), a conveniently located, clean and tidy bathrooms with showers, a laundry and well-cared-for"
from $75 / night
Check AvailabilityBeautiful spot to stop. Plenty of room. Easy and gorgeous river access.
Clean restrooms. Efficient laundry. Close to Jedediah smith redwoods
I camped at Bullards Beach State Park Campground in August 2026 with my daughter. We pitched our tent in site A25. I became familiar with A-Loop. I only drove through the other two loops. B-Loop looked similar with sites for tents and RVs. C-Loop looked like it is better suited for RVs.
PROS & CONS
First of all, the staff I interacted with were all wonderful. The weather was unseasonably cool, but we still enjoyed our week at the campground. The biggest draw in my opinion is that the Pacific Ocean is only a short trek away.
Camping on the outside curve of A-Loop was nice because it was relatively calm and quiet, even on the weekend. Everyone respected quiet hours at this campground, more so than at any other campground I’ve stayed at. The sites have electric hookups and a water spigot, as well as a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is sold at the entrance to the campground for $7 per bundle. Payment is card-only. Firewood bundles can also be purchased at McKay's in Bandon. Another option is a place named Frontier Unlimited just south of Bandon on the west side of highway 101. The firewood at Frontier Unlimited is in a gravel parking lot right before the Ocean Spray Cranberries facility. Unfortunately, they were sold out when we were there in late August.
There aren’t many trees in the Bullards Beach campground, but most of the sites in A-Loop at least had bushes surrounding them. I brought a hammock, but I couldn’t use it because there was only one tree in our campsite. I couldn't even find a good s'mores stick. As I walked around A-Loop, I didn’t see any sites that had more than one sturdy tree. There may be some sites in B-Loop with more trees. C-Loop has sparse vegetation, which is why it looked better suited for RVs.
The A-Loop restroom was kept cleaner than most public restrooms I’ve ever used. Besides the outstanding cleanliness, the restrooms are typical of Oregon state park campgrounds. The main drawback of the restroom is that there are no paper towels, only inadequate hand dryers. And the faucets just had cold water, although I found one faucet that could produce lukewarm water if I was patient. Another shortcoming is that the two stalls in the men’s bathroom are cramped. The campground is huge so I expected the bathrooms to have more than two small stalls. Also, there are no hooks in the men’s bathroom. At least there is a bench and there are metal trays above the three sinks. There is however a private, spacious handicap bathroom with a large counter, sink, bench, toilet and shower. I took a shower in there and man the water was hot! It was actually a bit too hot to bear.
BEACHES
From the campground entrance, the walk to Bullards Beach is about 1.25 miles down a mostly paved path. Along the way there is a string of parking lots with picnic tables and barbeques for day use. There is even a horseshoe pit near the middle of the day use area. It costs $10 a day to park in the lots. At the end of the parking lots there is a small sand dune, and beyond that is Bullards Beach. When we crested the dune, we found that the beach was mostly deserted. That could have been due to the foggy, windy weather, but it seemed like most of the tourists congregate at Bandon Beach. Regardless of the weather, I recommend visiting the historic Coquille River Lighthouse at the south end of Bullards Beach. I saw that the B-Loop has its own path to Bullards Beach called Pearl’s Trail. I didn’t notice it until we were leaving, so I don't know what it's like.
Besides Bullards Beach and Bandon Beach, which is a short drive south, we explored Seven Devils State Recreation Site 7 miles to the north. Also, at the south end of Bandon we checked out Tish-A-Tang Beach, which is 5.5 miles from the campground. One day we drove 30 miles south to Port Orford to see the desolate Cape Blanco Lighthouse and the little beaches below it. The lighthouse is cool but the weather wasn't conducive to hanging out at the beach down below, so we skipped that. I had been out there before, but I forgot that there are no public restrooms at Cape Blanco Lighthouse. I suggest making a pitstop in Port Orford before heading out to the second-most westerly point in the contiguous United States.
SUMMARY
Bullards Beach Campground is a peaceful, clean and comfortable place to “glamp” on the rugged southern Oregon Coast. The campground is home to a few wild turkeys and an abundance of lively birds. As for mammalian wildlife, the chipmunks were ever-present, we caught glimpses of rabbits, one evening a small bat flitted by, and we encountered a family of thieving raccoons. (I learned to store our food very securely). The Pacific weather can be capricious, but on the other hand there are very few insects. There were no mosquitoes, but I saw an occasional butterfly, moth, and flying termite. I just wish there were more trees in the campground so I could relax in my hammock. What I remember about the Cape Blanco State Park Campground (31 miles to the south) is that it's in a forest of Sitka spruce trees. But I would rather camp at Bullards Beach because it’s more sheltered from the stormy weather coming off the Pacific and there are more wide-open stretches of beach close by. I look forward to staying there again.
Nice place, easy check in, close to jetty
Last of the 3 bars on the Chetko, and my favorite. Easiest to get to but you still have to deal with those &@$# stones. Trash bins and vault toilet.
Beautiful camp sites. Easy access right off the road. Some road noise but not bad at all. Wear earplugs. Phone works. Sun shines through the trees at sunrise and sunset is amazing! Love it here!
Florence Keller was a great spot to stop for the night after exploring the redwoods! Despite being close to the road, the noise was minimal, and it was lovely to camp between new redwood growth and massive old stumps. Despite getting there around 7 there were plenty of camp sites available, and the price was very reasonable. We really enjoyed it, and the location is hard to beat! A great find
Very nice open grassy area with huge sites. Easy to share with another rig. Friendly fellow campers. Didn’t understand the reservation system but had no trouble securing first come/first served site. Very pretty creek and easy trails leading down to the creek. Pit toilet and garbage dumpster were just so-so. Thankful we are self-contained in a small van. Camp host wasn’t around much but no issues needed to be addressed. Close to Port Orford with nice grocery, seafood restaurant, health food store, gas station, hardware store, beautiful walking beach with visitor center. Would definitely stay again!
Nice primitive camp sire
Camping options near Wedderburn sit along Oregon's southern coast where the Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean. The area experiences moderate coastal temperatures, with summer highs around 70°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 40°F. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though winter brings heavier rainfall with December averaging 12 inches of precipitation.
Beach combing and rock hunting: At Humbug Mountain State Park Campground, visitors can explore the adjacent beach for rocks and marine treasures. "Path from the campground takes you directly to the beach," notes Meesh C. Sites are protected from coastal winds by the mountain while maintaining ocean access.
Fishing opportunities: The Rogue River provides excellent fishing access at Huntley Park Campground. "Hidden little gem 7 miles east of Golden Beach. Dry campground with 70ish sites. About 1/3 of them back up to the Rogue River. Also access for fishing/swimming," reports Jules S. The campground charges $15 per night for standard sites.
Mountain hiking: Tackle the challenging Humbug Mountain trail across from the state park campground. Laura M. explains, "The Humbug Mountain trail across the highway (there's an underpass from the campground for pedestrians) is amazing and a great challenge." The trail rises steeply through coastal forest to panoramic ocean views.
Riverfront camping: Campers appreciate the quiet settings along the Rogue River. "Campground is right next to the highway, but it's quiet at night. It's very close to the beach, but protected from the wind in the campgrounds by the mountain," shares Melissa L. about Humbug Mountain State Park Campground.
Beach access: Several campgrounds offer direct access to beaches. At Secret Camp RV Park, campers enjoy a natural forest setting near the Rogue River. "This little RV park is a hidden Gem tucked along the Rogue River. The campground is kept up very nicely, with beautiful trees and lush greenery around," explains Alison C.
Winter camping solitude: Off-season camping offers quiet experiences. "We were the only guests at this campground in December 2021. At this time of year this is a peaceful campground," notes Allan T. about Ireland's Ocean RV Park. Winter campers should prepare for rain but enjoy less crowded facilities.
Seasonal closures: Some campgrounds restrict certain areas during winter. "We stayed here on the last day of April and so we had to stay in the smaller loop closer to the entrance, rather than the bigger area closer to the beach. The beach side area is closed every winter from October 1- April 30," cautions Laura M. about Humbug Mountain.
Cash or check policies: Some facilities have payment restrictions. "Only knocking it down one star because it's cash or check only and that was not advertised on their website so I had to drive back to town to get cash out," explains Jules S. about Huntley Park Campground.
Road noise: Highway proximity affects some campsites. "A good amount of road noise since it's right next to highway 101, but not terrible," mentions Meesh C. When booking, request sites farther from the highway if quiet is a priority.
Playground access: Harris Beach State Park Campground offers child-friendly amenities. "Great campsite for kids and family. There is a fantastic playground and the Rangers hold Junior Ranger activities twice a day," shares Chanel C. The campground features a mix of tent sites, RV hookups, yurts and cabins.
Tide pool exploration: Look for low tide to explore marine life with children. "We saw hundreds of hermit crabs, anemone, starfish, sculpin, and more," notes a Harris Beach camper about the tide pools accessible from the campground beach trail.
Weather preparations: Coastal camping requires flexibility. "The first night was great but the second night was a torrential downpour that woke us up. Definitely hit or miss with rain," warns Alicia F. about Oceanside RV Park. Pack extra tarps and rain gear even during summer months.
Site selection strategy: Examine layout maps carefully before booking. "Our pull thru site was very long and had plenty of room for the truck and RV. The sites were staggered that offered a bit of privacy," notes Patrick J. about Honey Bear by the Sea RV Resort & Campground.
Dump station locations: Plan ahead for waste disposal. "There is a free dump station and water fill here at this campground," mentions Laura M. about Humbug Mountain State Park, making it convenient for longer stays or when traveling between campgrounds.
Sewer hookup placement: Be prepared for unusual configurations at some parks. "The sewer connections are in some strange places, mostly in front of the RV by quite aways. Our neighbors sewer was right next to our picnic table on the camp side," warns Patrick J. about Turtle Rock RV Resort. Bring extra sewer hose extensions to accommodate these variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Wedderburn, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, Wedderburn, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 202 campgrounds and RV parks near Wedderburn, OR and 25 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Wedderburn, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wedderburn, OR is Turtle Rock RV Resort with a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wedderburn, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 free dispersed camping spots near Wedderburn, OR.
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