Sixes River Campground

How does a riverfront campsite with direct access to gold panning and pristine Oregon wilderness sound? The Sixes River Campground, located about 13 miles inland from Port Orford, offers 19 serene campsites along the sparkling Sixes River, featuring picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. This quiet, first-come, first-served site is a goldmine—literally—for recreational miners drawn to the area's history of gold panning, alongside opportunities for fishing, swimming, and immersing in nature’s solitude.

Set amidst rugged coastal forests near Cape Blanco, the campground provides a rustic yet comfortable base for adventurers. Its location puts you within 30 minutes of Cape Blanco State Park, where you can explore the historic Cape Blanco Lighthouse, miles of hiking trails, and scenic beaches ideal for coastal escapades. Whether you're seeking a peaceful weekend escape or a stopover during an extended coastal journey, the Sixes River Campground embodies authentic connections to the land and water of Oregon's southern coast.