Siltcoos Lake offers bass, cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing. Nearby off-road vehicle trails and open dune riding areas provide hours of fun for off-road enthusiasts.Ĭamping is available from May 1 to September 30 and amenities include pressurized drinking water, a campground host, flush toilets and trash collection. Other nearby trails include the Lagoon Trail and Chief Tsiltcoos Trail. The Waxmyrtle Trail offers outstanding views of the lower river estuary and the Pacific Ocean as it winds its way along the river to the beach. Plant Species List Mahonia nervosa, Longleaf Mahonia Mahonia repens, Creeping Oregon Grape Myrica californica, Wax Myrtle Oemleria cerasiformis, Osoberry. The campground is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. Many sites are surrounded by a thick wall of coastal shrubbery, providing ample privacy from neighboring sites. The campground is located near the Siltcoos River among Shore pine, huckleberry, and other coastal shrubs and conifers. Tall Oregon Grape Mahonia aquifolium: (L) Robins, Finches, Towhees. Portions of the nearby estuary are protected nesting areas for the snowy plover, a small shorebird with a tan tail and snowy white underside. Wax Myrtle Myrica Californica: Flickers, Chickadees, Waxwings, Warblers, Robins. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime for campers. Distribution: Coastal regions of southwest Oregon and central California. Located just 7 miles south of Florence, Waxmyrtle marks the start of the Waxmyrtle Trail, which borders the picturesque Siltcoos River Estuary. Common Name(s): Oregon Myrtle, California Bay Laurel, Pepperwood, Myrtlewood. Waxmyrtle Campground is an ideal spot for mixing the rush of rugged off-road vehicle riding with the comforts of sleeping in a standard site with paved parking, drinking water and flush toilets.
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