Weekend availability at Alder Dune
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 13, 7:54 PM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open20/22 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open18/22 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open22/22 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open22/22 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open22/22 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open22/22 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Alder Dune?
as of September 14Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Alder Dune around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 39
- Pull-through
- 6
- Max rig length
- 75 ft
About this campground
Overview Alder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes in western Oregon. The campground, in the Central Coast Ranger District, boasts 39 campsites with privacy created by walls of beautiful native shrubbery.Recreation The quiet ambiance at the campground is ideal for wildlife viewing. Both Alder and Dune Lakes are stocked with rainbow trout several times a year for enjoyable fishing. A trail system starting at the day-use area leads guests through an easy to moderate journey around Alder Lake and over sand dunes, where it connects to Sutton Trail and heads to a Pacific Coast beach.Facilities The day-use area is nearest to Dune Lake, and the northern loop of the campground runs along Alder Lake. Pit toilets and drinking water are available at the nicely shaded campground. Roads are paved.Natural Features Alder Dune sits in the Siuslaw National Forest. The forest is located in the coast mountain range of Oregon and is one of the two forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean. Thick Douglas fir forests contrast sharply with miles of open sand dunes, beaches and freshwater lakes. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.
Getting there
From Florence, Oregon, drive 6 miles north on Highway 101. The campground is located on the west side of the highway.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BIRDING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Sutton CampgroundSiuslaw National Forest1 mi
- Baker Beach CampgroundSiuslaw National Forest2 mi
- North Fork Siuslaw CampgroundSiuslaw National Forest8 mi
- Ocean Beach Day UseSiuslaw National Forest8 mi
- Rock Creek Oregon Coast (Siuslaw National Forest, OR)Siuslaw National Forest8 mi
- Rock Creek WildernessSiuslaw National Forest8 mi
Never miss an opening at Alder Dune
Popular Oregon campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Alder Dune around the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.