Camping Enthusiasts Prefer the Oregon Coast

If statistics from leading keyword/search term trackers are any indication, the Oregon coast is the most popular region in the United States for camping. Over 1000 queries for Oregon coast camping, plus nearly 200 more for subset Oregon Dunes camping, are entered on search engines every day. Only Washington State camping comes close at 850 queries, with New Jersey beach camping and Rhode Island camping coming in a distant third and fourth with 650 and 240 respectively.

Over 60 campgrounds—mostly public and nearly a third within either Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area or Siuslaw National Forest—are spread out along the Oregon coast. They offer unique camping opportunities for campers with diverse interests and sensibilities. Many include hiker/biker camps, horse camps, and OHV areas and provide access to hiking, fishing, boating, windsurfing, scuba diving and other popular outdoor activities.

Most campgrounds on the Oregon coast furnish various basic amenities, but camping enthusiasts seeking a more rugged experience can find a few with very primitive accommodations. On the other end of the spectrum, some private campgrounds cater to campers who want to enjoy their creature comforts—Internet access, big-screen TVs, heated pool and spa, etc.—wherever they are.

If you are contemplating an Oregon coast camping trip, one of the most accessible and comprehensive directories for Oregon coast camping you can consult is the Oregon Coast Camping Guide. It provides concise directions and objective information regarding the settings and amenities of all campgrounds on the Oregon coast. And for ease of use, entries are listed alphabetically within the north, central, and south coast regions, and include each campground's dates of operation and reservation and information contacts.