Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 547-3416
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
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Overview
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park is a park in Lane County, about 12 miles north of Florence.
Popular activities here are fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins and yurts.
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
• 2 yurts (one pet-friendly) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round Camping New for 2021: Campsites are now on the reservation system. Book campsites and yurts through our partner site, oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, for stays up to six months in advance. See our March 17 news release for details.
The main campground features 55 sites with electrical and water hookups, and two yurts. Some sites border China Creek. The park's secluded tent sites are located uphill from the main campground. These seven sites are a short hike from the tent parking area and share a restroom with flush toilets.
• 50 full-hookup sites (electric, sewage, water)
• 5 electrical sites… | — | The main campground features 55 sites with electrical and water hookups, and two yurts. Some sites border China Creek. The park's secluded tent sites are located uphill from the main campground. These seven sites are a short hike from the tent parking area and share a restroom with flush toilets.; 50 full-hookup sites (electric, sewage, water); 5 electrical sites with water; Hiker/biker campShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Year-round Camping New for 2021: Campsites are now on the reservation system. Book campsites and yurts through our partner site, oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, for stays up to six months in advance. See our March 17 news release for details. The main campground features 55 sites with electrical and water hookups, and two yurts. Some sites border China Creek. The park's secluded tent sites are located uphill from the main campground. These seven sites are a short hike from the tent parking area and share a restroom with flush toilets. • 50 full-hookup sites (electric, sewage, water) • 5 electrical sites with water • 7 walk-in tent sites with parking nearby (closed seasonally) • Hiker/biker camp • 2 yurts (one pet-friendly) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED • Flush toilets and hot showers • RV dump station, located in the day-use area west of Hwy 101 • Firewood for sale • Universal Access: Site 30 is accessible to campers with disabilities When are the walk-in tent sites open? The walk-in tent sites (sites #71-77) are open May through September, and reservations are required. Tent campers are welcome year-round at campsites in Loops A and B.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Florence — about 12 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.1602, -124.1151
- Phone
- (541) 547-3416
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 29, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology