South Beach State Park

South Beach State Park is an Oregon State Parks campground on the Central Oregon Coast just south of Newport, across the Yaquina Bay Bridge from its older sibling at Beverly Beach. It is the newer, more orderly of the two: level paved pads and a layout designed with modern RVs in mind, with a short paved trail through the dunes to a wide, flat beach. It suits families, since the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center are within a five-minute drive, and RVers who value level sites and reliable services.

South Beach State Park at a glance

Hookups	Electric + water
Sites	227 electrical sites
Max RV length	Exact site
Cost	$29–$70
Fees	2026 range varies by date and residency; $10 booking fee.
Reservations	Up to 6 months
Season	Year-round
Amenities	Hot showers, flush toilets, dump station, paved trails, nature programs
Cell signal	Strong across all major carriers

Source-backed: Official Oregon State Parks profile (checked 2026-07-26). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.

Why RVers stay here

The campground has 227 electrical sites with water, hot showers, flush toilets and a dump station, and it is open year-round. Rates for 2026 range from $29 to $70 depending on date and residency, plus a $10 booking fee, with reservations up to six months ahead. Cell signal is strong on all major carriers, and paved trails and nature programs are on site. Site fit is per site, so check the listing for your length. The honest downside is exposure: wind off the ocean is persistent, the young plantings offer little windbreak, and the sites are functional rather than charming.

✓Level, paved, modern RV pads with electric and water at Oregon state-park prices.

✓A short paved dune trail to a wide, flat, uncrowded beach.

✓Five minutes from the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center.

✓Open year-round with hot showers, flush toilets, a dump station and strong cell signal.

✓Coastal forest trails and nature programs without leaving the park.

!More exposed to persistent ocean wind than Beverly Beach; the windbreak has not matured.

!Functional, orderly layout rather than a secluded forest setting.

!No sewer at the site; nonresidents pay toward the top of the $29 to $70 range, plus a $10 booking fee.

What our guides say about South Beach State Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Oregon Coast Camping: The RV Guide to 350 Miles of Public Beach

South Beach is Beverly Beach's counterpart on the south side of Newport, right across the Yaquina Bay Bridge. The campground is newer and more orderly — sites are level, pads are paved, and the layout was designed with modern RVs in mind rather than retrofitted from an older park.

The beach access is excellent: a short paved trail leads through the dunes to a wide, flat beach. The Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center are both within a five-minute drive, making this a strong choice for families. The park also includes a decent trail system through the coastal forest if you want to stretch your legs without driving anywhere.

The honest downside: the campground is more exposed than Beverly Beach. Wind off the ocean can be persistent, and the newer plantings haven't matured enough to provide much of a windbreak. Sites are functional but not charming — think well-run parking with trees, not secluded forest hideaway.

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South Beach State Park: frequently asked questions

Does South Beach State Park have full hookups?

No. Our index lists electric and water sites (227 electrical sites) with a dump station on site rather than sewer at the pad.

How much does South Beach State Park cost per night?

$29 to $70 in 2026 depending on the date and whether you are an Oregon resident, plus a $10 booking fee, per the official Oregon State Parks profile cited in our index.

What is the max RV length at South Beach State Park?

There is no single limit; fit is by exact site. Check the site's listed length when booking.

Do you need reservations at South Beach State Park?

Reservations open up to six months ahead. Summer on the Oregon coast is competitive, so book early.

Is South Beach State Park open year-round?

Yes.

How far is South Beach State Park from Newport?

It sits just south of Newport across the Yaquina Bay Bridge; the aquarium and marine science center are about five minutes away.