Eel Creek Campground

4·163 reviews
·Siuslaw National Forest

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (46 of 48 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (46 of 48 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 16)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 4)

  • Picnic Table

    (46 of 48 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have full)

Natural Features

EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND - Credits:
View of the dunes adjacent to the campground - Credits: Recreation.gov
Dunes adjacent to the campground - Credits: Recreation.gov
Visitors on the dunes. Dunes are adjacent to the campground - Credits: Recreation.gov

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.

Recreation

Single lane flat asphalt road winding through conifer trees and shrubbery. - Credits: USFS

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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 54ft

  • tent-Up to 54ft

  • trailer-Up to 54ft

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.

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