Waxmyrtle Campground

Siuslaw National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Reedsport, OR, OR

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (214 reviews)

Season: May through October

Waxmyrtle Campground is located 8 miles south of Florence within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The campground is situated near the beach, several hiking trails, and a non-motorized section of open dunes. These nearby attractions, combined with excellent campground amenities, make Waxmyrtle an ideal camping destination.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Waxmyrtle Campground is situated near the beach, hiking trails, and the Siltcoos River Estuary within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Campers praise the well-maintained flush toilets, proximity to beach and trails, and helpful camp host.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, American Black Bear, Gray Fox, Common Raccoon, Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Northern Harrier, Snowy Plover, and Northwestern Ringneck Snake have been documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Waxmyrtle Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with high demand. Pick your site carefully; some have sloped parking that may be difficult for RVs. Kayaking access available to Siltcoos River from campground.

Skip Waxmyrtle Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer less crowded camping—sites are described as crammed into a small area.. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only..

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

Nearby campgrounds: Lagoon Campground (Reedsport, OR), Siltcoos Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR), Carter Lake (REEDSPORT, OR), Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes (Reedsport, OR).