South Jetty Sand Camping
Siuslaw National Forest — lakeside
Location: Reedsport, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$20 per night
Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: Year-round
South Jetty, located less than two miles south of Florence, is an ideal camping area for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Visitors can camp, ride the dunes, and take in memorable views of the Pacific Ocean. Several designated off-road vehicle routes and an open riding area are present to the south of South Jetty Road.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/south-jetty-sand-camping to be notified when sites open up.
South Jetty offers affordable camping ($10/night) within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, featuring designated off-road vehicle trails, beachcombing, and Pacific Ocean views. Campers appreciate its simplicity and low cost, though actual camping appears less common than day-use visits.
Wildlife alert: Gray Fox, Harbor Seal, Common Loon, American Barn Owl, Double-crested Cormorant, Northwestern Garter Snake documented in area
Insider tips for South Jetty Sand Camping: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring self-contained RV setup; no hookups available at most sites Open riding area south of South Jetty Road ideal for off-road vehicle enthusiasts
Skip South Jetty Sand Camping if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You expect developed amenities beyond fire rings and picnic tables. You prefer traditional campground camping over sand camping.
Best time to visit South Jetty Sand Camping: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes (Reedsport, OR), Driftwood (Reedsport, OR), Siltcoos Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR), Carter Lake (REEDSPORT, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Jetty Sand Camping
Cell signal at South Jetty Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
South Jetty, located less than two miles south of Florence, is an ideal camping area for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Visitors can camp, ride the dunes, and take in memorable views of the Pacific Ocean. Several designated off-road vehicle routes and an open riding area are present to the south of South Jetty Road.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring self-contained RV setup; no hookups available at most sites
Open riding area south of South Jetty Road ideal for off-road vehicle enthusiasts
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Florence, Oregon, travel south on Highway 101 for 1 mile to South Jetty Road. Turn right and proceed 1 ½ miles to the Goosepasture Staging area on the left.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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