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NRSO |
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Siltcoos is located about seven miles south of Florence, within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. This unique facility is an off-road enthusiast's dream. Designated routes crisscross various dunes and forests within the recreation area. Visitors also enjoy relaxing on the beach and swimming in the ocean. |
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From Florence, Oregon, drive 7 miles south on Highway 101 to the Siltcoos Beach Access Road. Turn west and proceed 1 mile to the campground. |
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Siltcoos' year-round campsites must be accessed by 4X4 vehicles only. Standard sites accommodate up to 20 people and five vehicles. Two group sites accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. This is a popular facility and reservations are recommended. The campground is primitive and provides no water, restrooms or campfire rings. Visitors must bring their own water, portable toilets and fire pans. |
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SILTCOOS SAND CAMPING |
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75035 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75035&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Access is by 4X4 on soft sand only No drinking water, restrooms or fire rings; please bring all necessary equipment including water, portable toilets and fire pans Please bring garbage bags; this is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility Alcohol is prohibited State of Oregon OHV permit required for off-road vehicle use All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations; click here for information Sound limit at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is 93 decibels This facility has first-come, first-serve sites outside the reservation season Click here for more information on the Siuslaw National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Sutton Lake is just 8 miles north of Siltcoos, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and canoeing. A boat ramp is located on-site. Many hiking trails lie east of the campground in the foothills of the coastal mountains. |
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Campsites are located directly on the sand, dispersed along the coast and the Siltcoos River. The dunefield is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering 500 feet above sea level. The region marks the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. Snowy plovers, a threatened species of small coastal bird, has a designated nesting habitat within Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. |
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Off-road vehicle riding is the ultimate attraction at Siltcoos. Stagecoach Trailhead provides access to several trails, including the accessible Lagoon Trail and the longer Waxmyrtle Trail, which meanders through the coastal shore pine forests and along the Siltcoos River to the beach. Visitors also enjoy swimming and birding at the beach. A variety of shorebirds are often spotted on the shore. Seasonal whale-watching is a popular activity. |