Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to the Alsea River at this Forest Service campground. River Edge operates within Siuslaw National Forest, requiring reservations and maintaining a no-pets policy. The site sits eight miles west of the town of Alsea along forest roads.
Campers seeking additional options in the area can explore camping near Alsea. The Siuslaw National Forest Riveredge Group Campground provides another riverside option just over two miles to the west for larger groups.
Description
Overview
River Edge is a group campground nestled on the banks of the Alsea River, surrounded by large Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, alder trees and blackberries. Groups of families and friends enjoy the area for its great fishing opportunities, as well as its scenic beauty.
Recreation
The campground's open play field is ideal for games like Frisbee and soccer, so campers are encouraged to bring sports equipment to make use of the space. The river beckons visitors for canoeing and swimming. Anglers cast for Coho and Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout.
Facilities
The accessible group campground accommodates 100 guests. A large shelter covers several picnic tables. A campfire ring and grills are located under the shelter, and an additional campfire ring is outside the shelter. Drinking water, electricity and four vault toilets are provided. Firewood may be purchased onsite.
Natural Features
River Edge is located in the eastern part of the Siuslaw National Forest, which encompasses over 630,000 acres as it stretches from the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the Oregon Dunes and Pacific Coast. 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, about 25 minutes from the campground. Beautiful Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, where whale watching is a popular activity, 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 CampgroundRiver Edge is located in Oregon
Directions
From Waldport, head east on Highway 34 for about 26 miles and look for campground signs on the right.
Address
23116 E. ALSEA HWY
Alsea, OR 97324
Coordinates
44.3772222 N
123.7586111 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
- Reservable
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 44 min from Corvallis, OR
- 1 hr from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 17 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 29 min from Salem, OR




