Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
State Park · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Camping
- 1,091 acres
Park Overview Located north of Florence in the Siuslaw National Forest, Washburne's creekside campground is just north of Heceta Head and about 10 miles south of Cape Perpetua. The campground is located on the east side of Highway 101, with a buffer of native plants and trees between its spacious, shady sites and the highway. Trailheads at the north and south ends of the campground plunge into coastal forest in route to miles of sandy beach, where you'll find picnic tables and space to watch whales and comb the beach for agates. From the south trailhead, the Valley Trail leads to two connectio
Plan your visit
Trails & hiking
Hiking · Trail
Camping
Camping · Primitive Camping · Dump Station · Shower
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Cabins & lodging
Cabin · Lodging
Availability & booking: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
- Managed by
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Getting there
Things to do
Activities & features: Beach · Fishing · Pets Allowed · Picnic Area · Wildlife Viewing
Photos
Nearby parks
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Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint 1 mi away -
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint 1.7 mi away -
Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site 3.3 mi away -
Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site 4.5 mi away -
Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint 6.5 mi away -
Darlingtonia State Natural Site 7.8 mi away
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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-09-12