U.S. Forest Service · Siuslaw National Forest · OR

Alder Dune

ALDER DUNEPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
OpenStatus
ReservableAccess
39Sites
75 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 39

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
ALDER DUNE001standard nonelectric32 ft
ALDER DUNE002standard nonelectric52 ft
ALDER DUNE003standard nonelectric62 ft
ALDER DUNE004standard nonelectric39 ft
ALDER DUNE005standard nonelectric45 ft
ALDER DUNE006standard nonelectric18 ft
ALDER DUNE007standard nonelectric36 ft
ALDER DUNE008standard nonelectric40 ft
ALDER DUNE009standard nonelectric40 ft
ALDER DUNE010standard nonelectric41 ft
ALDER DUNE011standard nonelectric42 ft
ALDER DUNE012standard nonelectric51 ft
ALDER DUNE013standard nonelectric45 ft
ALDER DUNE014standard nonelectric44 ft
ALDER DUNE015standard nonelectric39 ft
ALDER DUNE016standard nonelectric42 ft
ALDER DUNE017standard nonelectric36 ft
ALDER DUNE018standard nonelectric44 ft
ALDER DUNE019standard nonelectric26 ft
ALDER DUNE020standard nonelectric48 ft
ALDER DUNE021standard nonelectric54 ft
ALDER DUNE022standard nonelectric43 ft
ALDER DUNE023standard nonelectric41 ft
ALDER DUNE024standard nonelectric43 ft
ALDER DUNE025standard nonelectric32 ft
ALDER DUNE026standard nonelectric51 ft
ALDER DUNE027standard nonelectric46 ft
ALDER DUNE028standard nonelectric55 ft
ALDER DUNE029standard nonelectric32 ft
ALDER DUNE030standard nonelectric42 ft
ALDER DUNE031standard nonelectric59 ft
ALDER DUNE032standard nonelectric59 ft
ALDER DUNE033standard nonelectric75 ft
ALDER DUNE034standard nonelectric38 ft
ALDER DUNE035standard nonelectric49 ft
ALDER DUNE036standard nonelectric44 ft
ALDER DUNE037standard nonelectric44 ft
ALDER DUNE038standard nonelectric48 ft
ALDER DUNE039standard nonelectric33 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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