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Eel Creek Campground
Eel Creek Campground sits among coastal shrubbery on the edge of the sandy dunes of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Most of the 38 sites are secluded and private due to dense shrubbery like rhododendrons and Salal. Sites 7, 8, 42 and 43 are perched on the sand of the dunes. The campground is divided into a North and South Loop. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water and a self pay station. A campground host is on hand and an amphitheater sits between the two loops.
Hikers and birders are attracted to the peaceful atmosphere of the campground. The most popular trail here is the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, which guides hikers through the scenic dunes to the Pacific beach.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 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 Eel Creek 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: | Year Round |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Camping Regulations |
| Closest Towns: | Lakeside, OR Reedsport, OR |
| 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
Directions:From Reedsport, Oregon travel south 10 miles to the Eel Creek Campground. Campground entrance is located on west side of Highway 101.
General Notes:
Activities
Sand Play
Trails lead to open dunesCampground Camping
| No. of Sites | 53 sites |
RV Camping
| No. of Sites | 52 |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | no |
Day Hiking
Links in to John Dellenback Dunes TrailViewing Wildlife
| Species | good birding |
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Tahkenitch Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
- Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
- Potential high water at Old Bark Sand Camping
- Sweet Creek Falls Homestead Trail bridge failure
- Delays and temporary road closures for Forest Service Roads 3200, 2500, & 2127
- Roads temporarily inaccessible for stream restoration
- Intermittent forest road work and delays north of Hebo
- Forest Road 789 - Poor Condition
