Dispersed

The North Spit

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Dispersed camping — conditions change

Fire restrictions, road washouts, and seasonal closures are common on public lands. Confirm current rules with the managing agency (BLM/USFS field office) before traveling. Practice Leave No Trace.

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Dispersed Area Free · No reservation BLM · BLM Recreation Site

What is dispersed camping?

Dispersed camping is primitive camping on public land outside of developed campgrounds. There are no facilities — no toilets (usually), no water, no trash service, no marked sites. You may camp anywhere within the area, usually for free, subject to the agency's rules below. Pack everything out, follow Leave No Trace, and check current conditions with the land manager before you go.

Coastal dunes-and-wetlands dispersed camping area on Coos Bay's North Spit. 14-day stay limit, free, watch for plover closures.

Fire restrictions change daily. We don't publish a static fire-allowed claim — check the current order before any campfire, stove, or smoking.

Current fire orders ↗

Previously disturbed sites only
Camp ONLY in established / previously used spots. Pioneering new sites is prohibited under the management plan and subject to citation.
Pack out human waste
WAG bag (or equivalent pack-out kit) is required. Burying is not allowed in this area.

Managing agency: BLM · BLM Coos Bay District Office
Designation: BLM Recreation Site
Max stay: 14 days per location
Road access: Paved access
Distance from water (LNT): 200+ ft
Vehicle notes: From U.S. Highway 101 just north of North Bend, Oregon, turn west on to Transpacific Parkway. Stay to the left and travel six miles to the North Spit Boat Ramp.

Facilities

✗No toilets — pack out human waste (WAG bag)
✗No water — bring all you'll need

Seasonal notes: Western snowy plover habitat is closed seasonally; check the BLM page for current beach-closure dates.

Resources & official references

Fire restrictions (live)

BLM Oregon-Washington — fire restrictions ↗
Live BLM Oregon-Washington fire-order page. Check before any campfire or stove use.

Official agency page

BLM — The North Spit ↗
Official rec-site page from the managing agency.

Field office / ranger district

BLM Coos Bay District Office ↗
Managing field office — alerts, contact, current orders.

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace — 7 Principles ↗
Pack everything out, camp on durable surfaces, respect wildlife, etc.

rules

BLM — Camping on Public Lands ↗
Federal 14-in-28-day stay rule and dispersed-camping etiquette.

Official sources & verification

Managed by Dispersed/Primitive

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Agency source page
Page our published rules and notes are derived from.

Verify by phone or mail

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About

Per the BLM Coos Bay District page: "Dispersed camping is allowed for up to 14-days." The North Spit on Coos Bay comprises sand dunes, forested islands, and wetlands along Oregon's southern coast with ten miles of trails, beach access, and a boat launch. Habitat for the federally threatened western snowy plover; portions of the beach close seasonally. Restrooms exist at the boat launch but type is not specified on the page.