Eel Creek Campground

Single lane flat asphalt road winding through conifer trees and shrubbery.

Photo · USFS

OpenStatus

ReservableAccess

52Sites

54 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 52

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	01	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	02	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	03	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	04	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	05	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	06	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	07/08	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	09	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	10	management	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	11	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	12	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	13	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	14	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	15	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	16	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	17	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	18	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	19	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	20	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	21	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	22	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	23	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	24	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	25	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	26	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	27	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	28	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	29	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	30	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	31	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	32	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	33	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	34	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	35	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	36	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	37	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	38	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	39	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	40	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	41	management	50 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	42	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	43	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	44	management	20 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	45	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	46	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	47	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	48	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	49	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	50	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	51	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	52	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	53	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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

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