RV parks near Yachats, Oregon span across Highway 101, with most located between 44.2°N and 44.7°N latitude along the central Oregon coastline. The marine climate maintains moderate temperatures year-round, typically ranging from 45-65°F, with higher precipitation from November through March. Most campgrounds in this region sit at elevations under 100 feet above sea level, with beach access points requiring attention to tide schedules for safety.
What to do
Tidepooling at low tide: Seal Rocks RV Cove provides excellent access to marine exploration areas. "Beautiful ocean and beach for walking and dogs too," notes one visitor about the Seal Rocks RV Cove shoreline. Another adds, "You can access a nice beach area directly across the road, by a path then crossing busy 101."
Fishing and crabbing: Port facilities around Newport offer equipment rental for visitors. "You are right off the marina and could crab and fish to your hearts content," writes a reviewer about the Port of Newport RV Park & Marina. Another notes, "You can try you luck at crabbing or fishing off the pier!"
Beach walking: Many campgrounds provide direct or nearby beach access for morning walks. "The beach is a little longer of a walk than expected, but it was worth the walk," explains a camper at Pacific Shores Motorcoach Resort. For those staying at Heceta Beach RV Park, "My favorite aspect was the walking proximity to Heceta beach (10 minute walk). The beach is very expansive!"
What campers like
Nearby breweries: Some RV parks feature walkable access to local breweries. "You're sharing a parking lot with Rogue brewery and distillery, which is very cool," shares a visitor at Port of Newport RV Park & Marina. Another adds, "Rogue brewery is within walking distance and it also has a restaurant."
Concrete pads at premium sites: Many parks offer upgraded sites with concrete pads that stay dry in rainy weather. "We stayed on the south side with concrete pads that were nestled in between trees. We were here during significant rainfall and appreciated not being in mud," reports a camper at Thousand Trails Whalers Rest.
Recreation facilities: Several parks maintain activities beyond camping basics. "There is a nice club house with immaculate showers, pool tables, foos ball, viewing room to watch the sea," mentions a visitor to Sea Perch RV Resort. Another adds, "Nice big sites - huge, level, concrete sites. It's all about location."
What you should know
Reservation timing: The most desirable coastal sites require advance planning. "Booked my birthday week - about 14 months ahead," explains one Sea Perch RV Resort visitor. For waterfront sites at another popular park, "Seal Rock is a very popular RV park and we made our reservations almost a year in advance."
Privacy levels vary: Site separation differs dramatically between parks and site types. "The E loop bathhouse was two spots down and up a flight of stairs. Our site was very private with trees and bushes between our site and neighbors on each side," notes a camper at Thousand Trails South Jetty.
Internet connectivity challenges: Cell service fluctuates along the coast. "Heavily treed but able to get good Starlink reception with download speed around 200 Mbps," reports one Thousand Trails Whalers Rest visitor. At another park, a camper noted, "On Verizon, we got 1 bar and often no internet. We put up our WeBoost and got 2 to 3 bars."
Tips for camping with families
Indoor activity options: Look for parks with recreation areas for rainy days. "The pool, mini golf, play ground and other fun games," notes one family about Thousand Trails Whalers Rest. Another family adds, "So many good areas for kids to play and the staff really does a great job planning activities for the whole family."
Beach accessibility: Consider safety and distance when choosing sites. "We stayed at a waterfront site, which was cheaper than the 'premium' pull through sites in the middle," reports a visitor to Port of Siuslaw Campground & Marina. For families visiting Heceta Beach RV Park, one reviewer suggests, "Nice size open grassland for tents, dry camping. Bathrooms are really nice as well."
Pet-friendly areas: Many parks accommodate dogs with designated spaces. "We were a couple of spaces from the dog run," mentions a South Jetty visitor. At Seal Rocks RV Cove, a camper reports, "We had a fantastic time here! It was so, so pretty. The hosts were very nice and accommodating."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Many RVers note terrain challenges at coastal parks. "Some of the spots are a little tight, but overall this is a great spot," writes a camper at Sea and Sand RV Park. Another visitor to the same park adds, "The site was gravel and almost level but sort of small in width and length but enough for our 21' trailer and pickup."
Road navigation: Highway 101 access points require careful driving. "Turn at NW Cross St. then swing left into the park. The CG was still under self appointed COVID rules during our stay with no touch check in," shares an RVer about Seal Rock RV Cove. Others note, "The exit from the park onto Hwy 101 is not good as the brush has grown up to the point your field of view is not good for such a fast road."
Hookup specifics: Water systems vary between parks. At Seal Rock RV Cove, one RVer noted, "Clean park, right across from beach. Not all the space are level." McKinley's Marina & RV Park offers "big rig friendly pull-through spots with 50-amp service and sewer connections."
