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Choosing your campsite
If you are planning on visiting Florence and the surrounding area while using a campsite as your homebase, set some time aside to first choose your destination. There are so many campsites in and around Florence that it boggles the mind. Better yet, they each have unique services, events, activities, or attractions. Some are near lakes or rivers and others are by the dunes. A few are so secluded you can actually hear yourself think. Oh what a feelin'. Some are solely for RVs and most are developed.
What kind of camping do you like?
If you travel and stay in your RV, you want to visit the RV Park section in the Business Directory. See ya there.
For those that don't use a RV, you have essential three choices. Why three? You have three choices because this area offers three other kinds of campsites. Different rules and guidelines apply to each. They are 1) Developed 2) Dispersed and 3) Off Highway Vehicle. A brief description of the three should help in your decision making process.
 Developed
There are approximately 40 developed campgrounds in our neck of the woods aka The Siuslaw National Forest. Campsites typically include a table, a fire grate, and a tent or trailer space. Electric hookups and showers are not generally available, although most campgrounds have water and vault or flush toilets. Most overnight sites require a user fee. You may camp a maximum of 14 days out of every 30 on the Forest.
Most campgrounds are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some of the more popular campsites and group areas are on a nation-wide campground reservation system. For reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.
An important sidenote would read like this: The Oregon Coast experiences a very busy tourist season from May thru October. Reservations during this time are always a good idea - especially for the campgrounds near Florence. Before you make your reservations, you may want to browse the campsites here.
 Dispersed
If you have never experienced total solitude, try this for just one night. You may be shocked or surprised in a good way. Or it may be your one and only solitude experience. Dispersed is a term used to describe primitive camping outside of developed campgrounds or designated campsites anywhere in the National Forest.
Think about the phrase used above, "anywhere in the National Forest." There are few exceptions to that phrase. If you would like to give primitive camping a try, there are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary. By following rules like "Leave No Trace", you will ensure a safe, clean and positive experience for your family and the environment. Get all the info you need for dispersed camping here.
 Off Highway Vehicle (OHV)
Although this isn't rocket science, the details are a bit more fine tuned than for Developed or Dispersed camping. Essentially it boils down to this: you can camp off the highway in two different types of OHV sites; in areas without sand and areas in the sand. Both spots have many rules and regulations and some areas are best visited after official training. Oregon currently offers training facilities.
OHV is not for everyone. If you are an ATV rider, take some time and learn the rules. Because after you do, you are in for the thrill of a lifetime. Get the facts here.
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