South Jetty Sand Camping
South Jetty Sand Camping is a national forest camping area in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 43.95549, -124.13085
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Beachcombing, Camping, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-271-6000
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Jetty Sand Camping
Overview 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. South Jetty is located within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA). The ODNRA contains the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. These sites are only accessible to 4X4 vehicles on soft sand. Please plan accordingly. Recreation Off-road vehicle riding is the largest attraction here, with designated routes and miles of open riding areas on the sand. From the nearby South Jetty Day-Use Area, hikers can enjoy miles of open beach, with opportunities to view sea birds and explore dune formations. The non-motorized section of beach is separate from the off-road vehicle area. During certain times of year, whales may be spotted in the ocean. Facilities Sites can only be accessed by 4X4 vehicles. No water is available so campers should bring an ample amount. Campsites are primitive and all campers must bring their own portable toilets and fire pans. Standard campsites fit 5 vehicles and up to 20 people. The group campsite fits 10 vehicles and up to 40 people. Within each campsite, all vehicles and tents must be positioned within 150 feet of the campsite marker post. Campsites are available year-round (by reservation only) and
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump Station · 2.1 mi
- Water fill
- Camp Alpine · 44 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 75 designated routes (100 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse T. Jones Oddfellow Park | RV park | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Port of Suislaw Campground | RV park | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Hiker / Biker Camp | Private campground | 2.2 mi | $8 | — |
| Honeyman State Park Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Lakeshore RV Park | RV park | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| B&E Wayside RV Park | Private campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.