Public Land Camping

BLACKBERRY

Tidewater, ORManaged by FS
BLACKBERRY

Things to Do

Berry pickingBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingCrawfishingFishingHiking

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, BLACKBERRY accommodates recreational vehicles up to 120 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Popular activities at this location include Berry picking, Biking, Boating, and Camping. The campground's proximity to Tidewater offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Oregon region.

Located in Tidewater, Oregon, BLACKBERRY provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

Overview Blackberry Campground is perched on a heavily wooded bluff overlooking the Alsea River. The well-maintained campground offers plenty of fishing opportunities, including crawfishing. Swimming in the Alsea River is a popular summer activity.Recreation The Alsea River is a favorite spot for drift boating, and a boat ramp is located on-site. Anglers cast by boat or from shore for Coho and Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout. Crawfishing is also a popular activity. The shellfish can often be found along the riverbank.

The area is known for elk hunting, and the campground makes a great base camp for hunting parties.Facilities Some sites overlook the river and others are situated beside a large, manicured grassy field. Parking spurs are paved and each site is equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table.

No dump station or electric hookups are available. The nearest dump station is in Waldport.Natural Features Blackberry Campground sits among tall cedars and Douglas fir in the Siuslaw National Forest, where blackberry bushes are scattered on the forest floor. The Siuslaw encompasses over 630,000 acres and stretches from the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the Oregon Dunes and beaches of the Pacific Ocean.

The Alsea River flows 48.5 miles from the town of Alsea out to the Pacific Coast at Waldport and Alsea Bay. Nearby Attractions Sandy beaches stretch north and south of Waldport, just 20 minutes from the campground. Beautiful Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is another 15 minutes south of Waldport. Mary's Peak is the highest point in Oregon's Coast Range and has been designated a Scenic Botanical Area because of its rich, unique scenery and plants.

Getting There

From Waldport, Oregon, take State Route 34 east about 18 miles and turn right at the sign for the campground.

Amenities

No specific amenities listed.

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