With 33 electrical, 45 tent sites, a hiker/biker camp, and two yurts - all seconds away from the beach - Beachside is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in the Oregon State Park system. The park is located 4 miles south of Waldport on Hwy 101.

Each month brings new and exciting activities close to Beachside State Park. Waldport's Beachcomber Days in June, the Salmon Derby In September, and a fabulous fireworks display on the Fourth of July are just a few examples. Yachats, to the north, has a smelt fry in July.

Max RV, 30 feet.

Quality experiences await visitors to more than 200 state parks managed for the public by the Oregon State Parks.

Location: PO Box 693, Waldport Oregon 97394 Telephone 541-563-3220

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1 Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond November 28 Oregon Zoo Zoolights 2009 Portland November 28 thru December 27

Other upcoming events include: Whale of a Christmas Depoe Bay December 5 Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours North Powder December 18 thru February 28 Candlelight Tour Aurora December 5 thru December 6 First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5