Horsfall Beach

Siuslaw National Forest

Horsfall Beach Campground is located along the central Oregon Coast, about 2 miles north of North Bend. The campground is ideal for off-road vehicle riders and visitors looking to take it easy on the beach. Other activities in the area include hiking and horseback riding.

Flush toilets, drinking water, trash collection, recycling, and an accessible beach viewing platform are on-site. Sites 1-23 have picnic tables and fire rings, sites 24-34 do not. The day-use area provides a paved parking area for pedestrian beach access. The self-pay station for this area is located on Horsfall Beach Road. There are no dump stations or RV hookups. This campground is 100% reservations only; NO walk up or "first come first serve" sites are available.

Notifications and Alerts

There has been a significant amount of rainfall this fall that has been contributing to early flooding. Please drive careful and call ahead if you are concerned about flooding on your stay. If you are planning on using the sand while here, there is significant flooding in the routes, access points, and riding area. Please use caution in your travels.

Need to Know

Notice to all Dune Riders!

The Oregon dunes have the highest off-highway vehicle incident rates in the state. Before riding, please be aware of dune riding hazards and what you and others can do to stay safe. Here are some dune riding safety tips along with some general riding tips that can help redu ce incidents.

Oregon ATV Program information can be found at www.OregonOHV.org.
Guidelines for a safe visit to the Siuslaw National Forest

The Siuslaw’s campgrounds, day use areas, and trails continue to be open for public enjoyment. While you are visiting the Forest, please adhere to the following guidelines. These guidelines will help ensure a safe and healthy visit for you and your family, our employees and volunteers, and other visitors:

Please keep in mind that restrooms are generally cleaned and disinfected at least once daily at the more popular campgrounds and day use sites, and once to three times a week at other sites.

Be prepared to provide your own soap, sanitizer, or disinfectant.

If no trash receptacle is provided, please protect your public lands by packing out your waste and trash.

For more information on COVID-19 in Oregon, please visit: https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19
Forest Service-operated campsites on the Siuslaw National Forest are currently available by online reservation only. This policy allows us to continue providing camping opportunities to the public while still mitigating COVID concerns.

Visitors can make reservations online through this website (preferred), or via phone by calling the recreation.gov phone line at 877-444-6777. If you call this number, please be prepared for longer-than-usual wait times. Please note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the recreation.gov phone line, so we ask you to please prepare by making reservations well in advance.
Limit 2 vehicles per site
No alcohol allowed in off-road riding area
Sites must occupied within first 24 hours of arrival time. Otherwise unoccupied sites will be considered a "no-show" and will be released.
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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.

Natural Features

The campground sits on a beach along the Pacific Coast, within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Open sand dunes and extensive forested areas are located nearby. Horsfall Lake, Spirit Lake, Bluebill Lake, and a number of smaller ponds are also located to the east of the campground.

Nearby Attractions

Explore Coos Bay, a picturesque inlet where the Coos River flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Bay provides an outstanding habitat for sea birds.

Recreation

The campground is an outstanding home base for off-road vehicle riding on the dunes. Off-road vehicle trails and open riding zones are located due north and northeast of the campground. Visitors can also take in outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean from the campground's accessible viewing platform. Meanwhile, the beach offers a great place for beachcombing, sunbathing, and swimming.

Other nearby non-motorized opportunities include Bluebill Lake Trail and the Wild Mare Horse Trail (which is open to horseback riders and hikers).

Changes & Cancellations

Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.

Contact Information

Mailing

Oregon Dunes Visitor Center 855 HWY 101 Reedsport OR 97467

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 541-271-6000

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Reedsport, Oregon, follow Highway 101 south for about 22 miles to the Horsfall Dunes and Beach road sign. Turn right onto Trans Pacific Lane and proceed for 1.1 miles to the intersection with Horsfall Beach Road. Turn right onto Horsfall Beach Road and proceed for 2.5 miles to the end of the road.

From North Bend, Oregon, follow Highway 101 north for about 2 miles to the Horsfall Dunes and Beach road sign. Turn left onto Trans Pacific Lane and proceed for 1.1 miles to the intersection with Horsfall Beach Road. Turn right onto Horsfall Beach Road and proceed for 2.5 miles to the end of the road.

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