Established Camping
River Edge
River Edge is located in the Siuslaw National Forest, featuring terrain with dense forests and proximity to the Alsea River. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 35°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Alsea Falls and Marys Peak, offering opportunities for hiking and nature observation.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Siuslaw National Forest
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 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.
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.
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.
Location
River 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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites