Eel Creek Campground
The north loop is open year-round. The south loop operates seasonally from May 1 through September 30. All sites require reservations through Recreation.gov. Two-night minimum stay on weekends, three nights on holiday weekends.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Eel Creek Campground provides a peaceful basecamp for exploring the towering sand dunes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Located 10 miles south of Reedsport along Highway 101, the campground features 51 sites divided between north and south loops. Dense shrubbery including rhododendrons and salal creates natural privacy between most sites, while sites 7, 8, 42, and 43 sit directly on the sand for a more exposed dune experience. The main attraction is the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, which takes hikers on a 2.7-mile trek from the conifer forest across spectacular open dunes reaching up to 500 feet in elevation before arriving at the Pacific beach. The soft sand makes for a challenging workout. Birding and wildlife watching opportunities abound in this unique coastal ecosystem. Amenities include flush toilets, potable drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. A campground host is on-site and an amphitheater sits between the two loops. No hookups or showers are available. Nearby Eel Lake and Tenmile Lake offer fishing and boating opportunities, and Umpqua Lighthouse State Park with its historic 1890 lighthouse is a short drive away.
Directions
From Reedsport, Oregon, travel south 10 miles on Highway 101 to the Eel Creek Campground entrance on the west side of the highway near mile post 222.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 54ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 54ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 271-6000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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