Weekend availability at Eel Creek Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 1:35 PM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open21/48 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open37/48 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open45/48 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open42/48 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open44/48 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open47/48 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.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 52
- Pull-through
- 10
- Max rig length
- 54 ft
About this campground
Overview Eel Creek Campground sits among coastal shrubbery on the edge of the sandy dunes within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The campground provides a peaceful and attractive atmosphere for hikers and birders. The most popular non-motorized trail here is the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, which guides hikers through the scenic dunes to the Pacific beach. This section of dunes features spectacular heights and stunning, expansive vistas. Recreation The John Dellenback Dunes Trail takes hikers on a 2.7-mile (one way) trek from a conifer forest across the open dunes to the beach at the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, hikers will be treated to expansive views of the surrounding landscape. This hike makes for an incredible workout, due to tall dunes and soft sand. Quality wildlife watching is also available at the campground. Facilities The campground is divided into a north loop and a south loop. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings. A campground host is available and an amphitheater sits between the two loops. This campground has 51 reservable sites. Natural Features Most 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 Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. Nearby Attractions Visit Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, which features a historic lighthouse, camping, and hiking trails around Lake Marie. The Umpqua River Lighthouse stands on the site where the first lighthouse on the Oregon Coast was built in 1857. The current lighthouse dates back to 1890. Boating and fishing are available at Tenmile Lake and Eel Lake. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.Charges & Cancellations Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.
Getting there
From Reedsport, Oregon travel south for 10 miles to Eel Creek Campground. The campground entrance is located on the right (west) side of Highway 101 near mile post 222.
Activities
- HIKING
- CAMPING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Hall & Schuttpelz Lakes Day UseSiuslaw National Forest1 mi
- SpinreelSiuslaw National Forest2 mi
- Spinreel Sand CampingSiuslaw National Forest2 mi
- Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use /OHV Staging AreaSiuslaw National Forest3 mi
- Umpqua Sand CampingSiuslaw National Forest3 mi
- Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use /OHV Staging AreaSiuslaw National Forest4 mi
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