About River Edge
River Edge is a group campground nestled on the banks of the Alsea River, surrounded by large Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, alder trees and blackberries. Groups of families and friends enjoy the area for its great fishing opportunities, as well as its scenic beauty. The campground's open play field is ideal for games like Frisbee and soccer, so campers are encouraged to bring sports equipment to make use of the space. The river beckons visitors for canoeing and swimming. Anglers cast for Coho and Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout. The accessible group campground accommodates 100 guests. A large shelter covers several picnic tables. A campfire ring and grills are located under the shelter, and an additional campfire ring is outside the shelter. Drinking water, electricity and four vault toilets are provided. Firewood may be purchased onsite. River Edge is located in the eastern part of the…
- Managed by: Siuslaw National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi west of Alsea, OR · 44.37722, -123.75861
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenholm Saddle | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 6.5 mi |
| Benner Ridge | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 3.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 21.6 mi
Water fill-up: 22.4 mi
Propane: 22.9 mi
Camps nearby
- River Edge Group Campground 2.1 mi
- Alsea River Corridor 3.1 mi
- Blackberry 3.8 mi
- Salmonberry Campground 4.3 mi
- Canal Creek 8.3 mi
- Canal Creek Group Campground - Alsea Site 8.3 mi