Anglers and swimmers find direct access to the Alsea River at this US Forest Service campground located right off Highway 34. The single-loop layout accommodates RVs up to 120 feet, with sites positioned either along the riverbank or toward the interior near the highway. A boat ramp provides easy water access for fishing and floating.
The campground operates year-round at $36 per night, with both reservable sites and first-come, first-served options available. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, though reviewers consistently note the lack of cell service for most carriers. MeLinda W. describes it as a "very clean, small place with both shady and open sites." The river offers warm water suitable for swimming and tubing during summer months.
Traffic noise from Highway 34 carries throughout the campground, and sites sit relatively close together. Pit toilets are maintained on-site, but no shower facilities exist. The campground tends to fill with local families during holiday weekends. Firewood is available for purchase, and a market sits 20 minutes west on the highway for supplies.
Campers seeking coastal access will find Alsea River Getaway nearby for a different riverside experience.
Description
Overview
Blackberry Campground is perched on a heavily wooded bluff overlooking the Alsea River. The well-maintained campground offers plenty of fishing opportunities, including crawfishing. Swimming in the Alsea River is a popular summer activity.
Recreation
The Alsea River is a favorite spot for drift boating, and a boat ramp is located on-site. Anglers cast by boat or from shore for Coho and Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout. Crawfishing is also a popular activity. The shellfish can often be found along the riverbank. The area is known for elk hunting, and the campground makes a great base camp for hunting parties.
Facilities
Some sites overlook the river and others are situated beside a large, manicured grassy field. Parking spurs are paved and each site is equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. No dump station or electric hookups are available. The nearest dump station is in Waldport.
Natural Features
Blackberry Campground sits among tall cedars and Douglas fir in the Siuslaw National Forest, where blackberry bushes are scattered on the forest floor. The Siuslaw encompasses over 630,000 acres and stretches from the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the Oregon Dunes and beaches of the Pacific Ocean. The Alsea River flows 48.5 miles from the town of Alsea out to the Pacific Coast at Waldport and Alsea Bay.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Sandy beaches stretch north and south of Waldport, just 20 minutes from the campground. Beautiful Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is another 15 minutes south of Waldport. Mary's Peak is the highest point in Oregon's Coast Range and has been designated a Scenic Botanical Area because of its rich, unique scenery and plants.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSiuslaw National Forest Blackberry Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Waldport, Oregon, take State Route 34 east about 18 miles and turn right at the sign for the campground.
Address
17686 E. Alsea Hwy
Tidewater, OR 97390
Coordinates
44.3711111 N
123.835 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 52 min from Corvallis, OR
- 1 hr 8 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 25 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 31 min from Salem, OR
