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Carter Lake Campground
Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. Part of the campground is located on the dunes where children love to play in the sand, and the other half is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing and boating. Campsites are nestled among shore pine, sitka spruce, Douglas fir and native rhododendron. Drinking water and flush toilets are available and each site has a campfire pit and picnic table. Parking aprons are paved.
Hiking the Carter Dune Trail, fishing for rainbow trout, canoeing and kayaking, and off-road vehicle riding are all nearby activities.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Snowy Plover restrictions in place March 15 - September 15 All campsites in ODNRA now require a digital reservation and payment. |
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| Reservations: | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 877.444.6777. All Carter Lake campsites require a digital reservation and payment. Note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the Recreation.gov phone line. Wait times are expected to be longer-than-usual. |
| Fees: | Camping: $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit Day use: $5/Day/Vehicle |
| Open Season: | May - September |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
| Operated By: | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Information Center: | Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center |
General Information
General Notes:
Directions:
From Florence OR, travel south on Highway 101 for 11 miles. Carter Lake Campground entrance is on the west side of Highway 101.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 23 sites |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:| No. of Sites | 23 |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Size Restrictions | very short |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | no |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Bank fishing for rainbow trout| Fish Species | Rainbow trout |
| Fishing Mode | Bank and boat |
| Water Temperature | Cold |
| Fishing Method | Bait & lure |
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking: Carter Lake TrailViewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:| Species | good birding |