USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Eel Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States · in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 52
- Hookups
- 49 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 54 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 79 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1093000) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- Reedsport
- Address
- Oregon Dunes Visitor Center, Reedsport, OR, 97467
- Phone
- 541-271-6000
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Photography, Wildlife Viewing
38 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 42° | 34° | 63° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 42° | 32° | 66° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 42° | 36° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 44° | 36° | 72° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 49° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 52° | 47° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 55° | 51° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 58° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 56° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 52° | 45° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 47° | 38° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 43° | 35° | 61° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- William M. Tugman State Park · Oregon State Parks · 1 mi · 93 sites
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- Umpqua Sand Camping · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 27 sites
- Umpqua Lighthouse State Park · Oregon State Parks · 5 mi · 38 sites
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