All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

CARTER LAKE

Blue lake with sand and grass covered shore in foreground and conifer forest in background.

Carter Lake

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. This campground is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating. The Carter Dunes Trailhead is located within the campground, and the Pacific coast is just a short drive away.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hike the Carter Dune Trail, which attracts campers and locals alike. Fishing for rainbow trout is a good way to pass the time, and canoeing and kayaking are excellent on Carter Lake. <br><br><br><br>The dunes region is also famous for off-road vehicle riding trails.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Drinking water and flush toilets are available and each site has a campfire pit, picnic table, trash, and recycling collection. Parking aprons are paved.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Campsites are nestled among shore pine, sitka spruce, and Douglas fir, with hedges of rhododendron. Carter Lake spans 28 acres at an elevation of 100 feet. The campground is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Carter Lake Campground is located near several non-motorized hiking trails, including Siltcoos Lake Trail and Threemile Creek Trail. Visitors can also use the campground as a base to explore the area's waterways, including the Pacific Ocean, Tahkenitch Lake, and Siltcoos Lake.</p>
<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p>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. </p>

Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. This campground is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating. The Carter Dunes Trailhead is located within the campground, and the Pacific coast is just a short drive away.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

firepit

max num of people

max num of vehicles

picnic table

shade

Permitted Equipment

tent-20ft

rv-20ft

trailer-20ft

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