Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park

For beauty and location, cannot recommend enough. Gorgeous views, beautiful hikes, simply stunning.

Just a note, we had 3 couples traveling together with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. There was zero cell reception. You had to travel ~3 miles south (to Seal Caves) to get reception. Perfect for a weekend get-away, not so great if you are on a long drive extended trip and need internet

First time here. Park was amazing, the forest was like something of a fairytale, just beautiful. Facilities old but very well cared for. Site service up to date worked great. Very dark and quiet at night. Walk to beach is a bit of a hike but beach sparsely populated and beautiful. Very happy to have stayed here, would certainly visit again.

We stayed here for 7 nights over Thanksgiving week. We were in B 55. We have a 30’ trailer and we fit nicely. Our site was private but the sun never made it to the ground. The campground is close to the highway but we never heard highway noise but could hear the roar of the ocean. There is a 1/2 mile trail from the campground to the beach. It goes under the highway at China Creek. The beach is very wide and a mile or so long. Longer if you want to cross a few creeks.
Cell service for Verizon is nonexistent. We did get one bar out on the beach.
My only complaint was the weird sewer hookups they have. I included a picture. There is ample opportunities to go hiking on trails near by.

I stayed 1 night here in May 2022 as part of a northward road-trip up the coast and immediately wished that I had more time in my itinerary. I stayed in site 43, which was adjacent to a rushing creek which provided a welcome constant bubbling of the white noise of nature. Just one site over was the trailhead for the 1/2 mile trail to the beach. Although the campground appeared completely full, it still was peaceful and amazingly quiet for the occupancy level. The trail to the beach was like a beautiful, lush, green tunnel which then opens up onto miles of open beach and shoreline. The other trails that leave from the campground were nice as well, and even with a full campground I only saw 1 other person on the trail in the late afternoon. Everything I saw appeared well-maintained and well-managed. I did have this reserved ahead of arrival, and it was one of the more expensive campgrounds I stayed in, but I would definitely return.

Tight spots, 100% occupancy of course. Whole lotta shaking going on with hikers, campers, bikers, etc but surprisingly quiet. Showers were clean and nearby. We didn't hang out in the CG, but many seemed to be doing so. A little too much humanity for my taste, but a well run park with less of the bells and whistles of South Beach up in Newport, where we also spent two nights. But ZERO Verizon bars anywhere near the park, or indeed out on 101 until Heceta lighthouse. Reservation necessary months in advance.

Come prepared to unplug and enjoy the quiet, peaceful setting this state park offers. Well cared for, friendly camp hosts. Restrooms and showers are extremely clean. Beautiful 1/2 mile trail to the beach where the dawgs enjoyed their BIGGEST dog park ever. Located about 10 miles north of Florence. Absolutely no service, but I really can't ding the park a star for this if you are aware of this ahead of time. At the beach, text messages came in.

The campground is open again after issues with Covid and state budget. It is also now on the reservation system.
Nice separation of sites, very clean good spacing. All are back-in sites, but easy to navigate.

Very clean restrooms and staff have been making improvements. Good spot.

Trails are well groomed. Beach walk is easy (you go under the highway thank goodness). Great stretch of beach, Dogs loved it. Hike to Heceta Head and the lighthouse was really nice too, not more than a few miles with some elevation gain.

Sites are water and electric or tent. RV dump is across the highway and free. flush water and potable water available.
No cell service!

And bring a jacket, sites are wooded but that breaks the coastal breezes.