River Edge

Siuslaw National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: ALSEA, OR, OR

Price: From $300 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

River Edge is a group campground on the Alsea River with excellent fishing opportunities and scenic old-growth forest. Google reviewers consistently praise the spacious layout, clean facilities, helpful hosts, and covered areas ideal for multi-family gatherings.

Wildlife alert: Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Townsend's Chipmunk, Coast Mole, Mountain Beaver, Canada Jay, Northwestern Garter Snake, Red-spotted Garter Snake, Northern Rubber Boa

Insider tips for River Edge: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring sports equipment to use the open play field for Frisbee and soccer Plan multi-family trips; the covered area and huge spaces are ideal for group gatherings

Skip River Edge if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit River Edge: July — Peak season for family reunions and multi-family camping trips; verified annual visitor patterns. May-October — Campground operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Blackberry (Tidewater, OR), Canal Creek (WALDPORT, OR), Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) (Salem, OR), Tillicum (Waldport, OR).