Carter Lake
Quick Facts
100 ftPrice
$22/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
23 campsites
Season
The campground opera...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
100 ftPrice
$22/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
23 campsites
Season
The campground opera...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
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Based on 129 reviews
44 Google reviews
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"Reviews of Carter Lake Campground are generally positive, with visitors appreciating the peaceful atmosphere and recreational opportunities. Negative feedback often revolves around the lack of cell service, showers, and occasional maintenance issues."
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Carter Lake
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center, 855 HWY 101, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, USA
Best Time to Camp at Carter Lake
Carter Lake enjoys the Oregon Coast's signature mild climate, where morning mists give way to sun-dappled afternoons and gentle ocean breezes keep temperatures comfortable year-round. While refreshing rain showers occasionally sweep through, bringing that distinctive coastal freshness, summer emerges as the golden season here—when warm days invite endless outdoor adventures and evening campfires glow beneath star-filled skies.
Open and busiest May–Sept; reviewers cite favorable summer weather and activities.
Early fall open with fewer crowds but cooler weather; campground closes Sept 30.
Spring opens May 1; rhododendron blooms and pleasant weather draw visitors.
Campground closed in winter (seasonal operation ends Sept 30).
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: May 1 to September 30.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: The campground operates seasonally from May 1 to September 30.
- Current Alerts: Some reviews mention recovery efforts from past flooding, with upgrades such as new tables and fire pits.
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