Blackberry

Siuslaw National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Tidewater, OR, OR

Price: From $36 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (62 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Sandy beaches stretch north and south of Waldport, just 20 minutes from the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/blackberry to be notified when sites open up.

Blackberry Campground is perched on a heavily wooded bluff overlooking the Alsea River with plenty of fishing opportunities including crawfishing and a boat ramp on-site. The campground offers recreation for anglers targeting Coho and Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout, plus popular summer swimming.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Roosevelt Elk, and three species of garter snakes present in the area. Mountain Beaver, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Canada Jay, Downy Woodpecker, Varied Thrush, and Steller's Jay also verified.

Insider tips for Blackberry: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly Crawfishing and drift boating are popular activities on the Alsea River

Skip Blackberry if: You need water or sewer hookups—most sites lack them. You're traveling outside May through October—campground is closed. You prefer full hookups—only electric is available on some sites.

Best time to visit Blackberry: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: River Edge (ALSEA, OR), Canal Creek (WALDPORT, OR), Tillicum (Waldport, OR), Cape Perpetua (YACHATS, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Blackberry

Cell signal at Blackberry (Tidewater, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Tidewater, OR, OR★ 3.8 (62 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Sandy beaches stretch north and south of Waldport, just 20 minutes from the campground.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV120 ft
HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Dump StationBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups—most sites lack them✕ You're traveling outside May through October—campground is closed✕ You prefer full hookups—only electric is available on some sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly

Crawfishing and drift boating are popular activities on the Alsea River

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Roosevelt Elk, and three species of garter snakes present in the area. Mountain Beaver, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Canada Jay, Downy Woodpecker, Varied Thrush, and Steller's Jay also verified.

Location

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Getting there →

From Waldport, Oregon, take State Route 34 east about 18 miles and turn right at the sign for the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Siuslaw National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Siuslaw National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Blackberry cost per night?+
Blackberry costs $36 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Blackberry open?+
Blackberry is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Blackberry have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Blackberry?+
Blackberry can accommodate RVs up to 120 feet.
How do I make reservations at Blackberry?+
Blackberry is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Blackberry?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Blackberry is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Blackberry open, and what are check-in times?+
Blackberry is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$36 /night★ 3.8 (62)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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