Rock Creek Campground, located near Florence in the Siuslaw National Forest, offers a serene coastal experience. Nestled among large spruce and Douglas fir trees, it provides easy access to the beach, where visitors can enjoy stunning Pacific sunsets and explore nearby attractions like the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Heceta Head Lighthouse. The campground is known for its lush rainforest environment, with mosses and ferns covering the forest floor, creating a unique natural setting.
The area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birding, and fishing. Anglers can cast for cutthroat trout and salmon in the nearby creeks and rivers. The Rock Creek Wilderness Area, encompassing about 7,500 acres, adds to the allure with its dense coniferous rainforest.
The campground itself is small, featuring 13 single-family sites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, along with vault toilets and drinking water. It is a popular spot during the summer months, especially in July and August.