U.S. Forest Service · Siuslaw National Forest · Oregon

Marys Peak Campground

Marys Peak campground is on the highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range. Here you’ll find a quaint campground nestled among Douglas fir, noble fir and western red cedar trees. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A vault toilet is provided but there is no drinking water. Just down the road from the Marys Peak Day Use Area, this peak has awe-inspiring views from the land to the sea.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-servedFrom $10 per nightTents only

More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon

Marys Peak Campground
Photo from the area. iNaturalist user: rappman (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$10 per night per single unit

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay (weather dependent) to November (weather dependent)
ForestSiuslaw National Forest
BookingNo reservations
Fees$10 per night per single unit
RulesNO dispersed camping is allowed within the Marys Peak Scenic Botanical Special Interest Area (T12S, R7W, Sections 19, 20, 21, 28, and 29). Camping is only allowed in the Marys Peak Campground.

Siuslaw National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Marys Peak Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 11.25 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowFebruary: 8.38 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowMarch: 8.11 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowApril: 5.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 2.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.75 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.99 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 10.39 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 13.42 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.5°F averageFebruary: 39.7°F averageMarch: 43.4°F averageApril: 47.2°F averageMay: 53.7°F averageJune: 58.3°F averageJuly: 64.0°F averageAugust: 64.3°F averageSeptember: 59.9°F averageOctober: 50.7°F averageNovember: 41.7°F averageDecember: 37.2°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Corvallis Water Bureau, 5 miles from the campground at 592 feet, station USC00351877 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 69 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 5 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates44.5093° N, 123.5615° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearPeak Sports ↗15.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗25.5 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗27 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Meadow Edge
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    East Ridge-Marys Peak
    2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    North Ridge-Marys Peak ↗
    6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Summit Loop
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Tie Trail
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Siuslaw National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Marys Peak Campground?

No. Marys Peak Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Marys Peak Campground?

$10 per night per single unit

Source: Forest Service

Is Marys Peak Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May (weather dependent) to November (weather dependent).

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Marys Peak Campground?

Marys Peak Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Marys Peak Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Big Elk Campground (8.3 mi, first-come), River Edge (13.3 mi), and Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) (13.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby