Green grass and shade trees define the look of Sturdivant Park, a city-managed campground along the Coquille River in Coquille, Oregon. There are no designated sites. Campers park where they like across a broad, open meadow, which gives larger rigs room to spread out but also means the layout can feel unstructured. At $10 per night, paid via a self-registration box at the entrance, it functions best as an overnight stop rather than a destination stay.
The river runs along the edge of the park, and fishing draws a steady share of visitors. Shade from the trees makes the grassy area usable on warm days. A nearby grocery store has a water refill station and bottle redemption, and a laundromat is a short distance up the road. Noise comes from an occasional passing train and, at night, construction equipment from a nearby quarry. Reviewers have also noted that the park attracts a transient population, which has made some campers uncomfortable leaving their gear unattended.
Restroom quality has been inconsistent. The porta-potties on-site have drawn complaints about maintenance, though there is a permanent restroom facility nearby. Andrea K. notes the park has "lots of trees to park under/near," which holds up across multiple reviews. Campers who want more structure or hookups might look at Coquille River RV Park to the west, while those interested in places to camp near Penny Sturdivant Park will find a range of alternatives in the broader area. Sturdivant works best for self-sufficient travelers who need a low-cost, no-frills stop and are comfortable with an informal, open-field setup.
Description
Located right off of Highway 42S, across the street from the Coquille DMV, Sturdivant Park is a very popular and historical site. Sturdivant Park was originally a mill site right on the Coquille River.
Sturdivant Park offers dry camping for $10 per night. There is a camp host that lives on site, and can assist you in taking your payment, and finding a spot to stay.
There is a boat ramp, and a fishing dock on site.
The park offers public restrooms, horseshoe plots, a gazebo and large fields for walking or playing.
Pets are welcome, but please keep them on a leash!
Reservation Info
To make reservations, please call the Community Building Office at 541-396-5131.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSturdivant Park is located in Oregon near Myrtle Point
Public CampgroundCoordinates
43.17566653 N
124.20015282 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/11/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/11/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 5 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 2 hrs 19 min from Eugene, OR
- 2 hrs 25 min from Medford, OR
- 2 hrs 45 min from Corvallis, OR
