4.41227 reviewsPrice
$22/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
53 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$22/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
53 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Eel Creek Campground, Siuslaw National Forest
Dune hikers and coastal explorers will get the most out of this place. The John Dellenback Dunes Trail starts right here, sites 12, 16, 19, and 24 have pull-through access close to the dunes, and the hedge-trimmed vegetation gives you real separation from neighbors.
No showers on site is a genuine inconvenience for longer stays, though a state park about a mile away has them. Theft has come up in reviews, so don't leave coolers or gear unattended, and highway noise reaches some sites after dark.
Reference information about Eel Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>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.</p><p>Hikers and birders are attracted to the peaceful atmosphere of the campground. The most popular trail here is the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/recarea/?recid=42605">John Dellenback Dunes Trail</a>, which guides hikers through the scenic dunes to the Pacific beach. </p>
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Summer brings the most reliable coastal weather, with daytime highs in the mid-50s to upper-60s°F and cool evenings. Morning fog is common but typically burns off by afternoon. The South Loop opens fully from May 1 through September 30, when dune hiking and wildlife viewing peak. Light coastal rains and ocean breezes continue year-round, keeping temperatures mild but adding moisture to the air.
Summer: most reliable coastal weather; South Loop open May–Sep; popular season.
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Eel Creek Campground offers a variety of essential amenities. The campground provides clean and well-maintained flush toilets and drinking water. There are picnic tables and fire rings at each site. RV pull-throughs are available at 11 sites, and most of the campsites are paved for convenience. There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups for RVs, and no dump station is available on-site. The lack of showers has been noted by multiple campers, but there are showers available within a mile of the campground in a nearby state park. A self-pay station is available for fee payments, and the presence of a campground host ensures safety and maintenance.
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