Part of the Bureau of Land Management's Coos Bay Myrtlewood Field Office, Sixes River Recreation Site operates seasonally from late May through September along the Sixes River in forested terrain. The campground features 19 sites with vault toilets but no water hookups, making it a dry camping destination. Access requires navigating rough roads to reach the riverside location.
Campers report that sites sit directly along the Sixes River where the South Fork enters, with some noting the area's history as an early 1900s hydraulic mining site. The location attracts gold prospectors, as reviewers mention finding small flakes and fines in the withdrawn mining area. RVs over 30-35 feet may face parking challenges due to site layout. For additional options, see camping areas around Sixes. Note that pets are not permitted at this BLM facility.
Description
Overview
Sixes River Campground offers 19 campsites tucked into a forested hideaway along the Sixes River. Its an excellent destination for picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.
Recreation
Popular activities at the campground include camping, fishing, sightseeing, gold panning, and water play.
Natural Features
Sixes River Campground is shaded by towering big-leaf maple, oak, and Douglas-fir trees that provide abundant cover throughout the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The area provides warm temperatures and easy access to nearby coastal attractions. Cape Blanco Lighthouse, New River Nature Center, Oregon State Parks, and several coastal beaches are nearby.
Fee Info
Camping$16.00 Single Campsite$8.00 Additional Vehicle(Online reservations may incur additional fees)Day Use$6.00 Day useNOTICE: You may also pay through the Scan & Pay feature in the Recreation.gov app (please download and set up the app before arriving).
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSixes River Recreation Site is located in Oregon
Directions
Coming from Northbound on U.S. 101: To Reach Sixes River Campground, travel five miles north of Port Orford, Oregon, and turn right onto Sixes River Road and travel approximately 11 miles. Coming Southbound on U.S. 101: Travel 25 miles south of Bandon, Oregon and turn left on to Sixes River Road and travel approimately 11 miles.
Coordinates
42.805038 N
124.312701 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 39 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 40 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 3 hrs 59 min from Medford, OR
- 4 hrs 5 min from Corvallis, OR







