Sixes River Campground Or
Sixes River Campground offers 19 campsites tucked into a forested hideaway along the Sixes River. It’s an excellent destination for picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | Camping. $16.00 Single Campsite. $8.00 Additional Vehicle. (Online reservations may incur additional fees ). Day Use. $6.00 Day use. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Coming from Northbound on U.S. 101: To Reach Sixes River Campground, travel five miles north of Port Orford, Oregon, and turn right onto Sixes River Road and travel approximately 11 miles. Coming Southbound on U.S. 101: Travel 25 miles south of Bandon, Oregon and turn left on to Sixes River Road and travel approximately 11 miles.
| Coordinates | 42.8050° N, 124.3127° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Rogue Outdoor Store ↗ | 27.3 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Grassy Knob Wilderness begins about 1.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.3 miGrassy Knob Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 17,176 acres
- 5.5 miCopper Salmon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,724 acres
- 5.7 miRogue River-Siskiyou National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,852,705 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Sixes HotelBuilding · Sixes · 8.5 mi
- Port Orford City JailBuilding · Port Orford · 10 mi
- Peter John Lindberg HouseBuilding · Port Orford · 10.1 mi
Natural features
Sixes River Campground is shaded by towering big-leaf maple, oak, and Douglas-fir trees that provide abundant cover throughout the campground.
Recreation
Popular activities at the campground include camping, fishing, sightseeing, gold panning, and water play.
Nearby
The area provides warm temperatures and easy access to nearby coastal attractions. Cape Blanco Lighthouse, New River Nature Center, Oregon State Parks, and several coastal beaches are nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sixes River Campground Or?
No. Sixes River Campground Or is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Sixes River Campground Or?
Camping. $16.00 Single Campsite. $8.00 Additional Vehicle.
How many sites does Sixes River Campground Or have?
19 sites.
Source: Site mix
What if Sixes River Campground Or is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Edson Creek Campground (5 mi), Butler Bar Campground (5.9 mi, first-come), and Sunshine Bar Campground (6.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby