South Beach Campground Near Newport Or. Info.
Hey I have reservations at South Beach Oregon State park Campground in March, any info on things to see and do in the area and any pro's or con's about the campground.
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- Okiejoe,
We camped there once and enjoyed it. Lot's to see and do. Check out the Hatfield Marine Science Center, The Oregon Coast Aquarium, the beach, Eat at Moe's in old town, deep sea fishing, crabbing, the list goes on.
You should enjoy it.
John - Consider switching to Beverly Beach - much better park. South Beach is a good park but not in same caliber as Beverly - if you have bikes bring them as it can be long hike to beach.
Newport has aquarium, harbor with boats that will take you whale watching, restaurants etc - casino about half hours drive north. - South Beach is more open as far as spots go. No full hookups, just water/elec. We go to both a couple times a year. Mainly spring and fall. Too crowded in the summer. Beverly Beach is way prettier and has a short walk to the beach. Both beaches IMO are boring. Coming from OK it will be interesting. But as an Oregon native there are other beaches that are way more interesting. Bev Beach has some sites with FH and cable. But the majority are just water/elec. Lots of large trees at Bev beach. South beach is less dense with foliage. Hardly any between spots.
- We stayed for a week last winter at the Port of Newport Marina RV Park - it is a government park located on the south side of the port next to the Rogue Brewery
Full hookup sites are $30
Info from there website - also pictures there
Two full hook-up RV Parks
•143 spaces – many designed for big rigs
•Full hook-ups (water, sewer, 30 or 50 amp power, cable TV)
•Showers and laundry
•Wi-Fi
•Good Sam or Family Motor Coach Association discounts
•Separate RV dump station
•Dry Camping
Within walking distance:
•Oregon Coast Aquarium – One of the top rated aquariums in the country.
•Hatfield Marine Science Center – Affiliated with Oregon State University it is an educational experience for all ages.
• Newport Marina Store & Charters – Buy bait or rent a boat, crab rings, book a sport fishing excursion or purchase your fishing and/or shell fish licenses. They also have a crab cooker.
•Rogue Brewery & Rogue Distillery – An award winning brewery with a full service family dining room overlooking the Marina, tours & sampling available. - And don't forget to try the spiced rum at the distillery!
- Thanks for all the info.
