Carter Lake

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Siuslaw National Forest Fees: Camping : $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit Day use : $5/Day/Vehicle Season: May to September Status: closed Reservations: Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 877.444.6777. All Carter Lake campsites require a digital reservation and payment. Note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over… Overview 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. Recreation 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. The dunes region is also famous for off-road vehicle riding trails. Facilities Drinking water and flush toilets are available and each site has a campfire pit, picnic table, and trash. Parking aprons are paved. Natural Features 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… Getting there: From Florence, travel south on Highway 101 for about 10 miles. The entrance to Carter Lake Campground is on the west (right) side of Highway 101. Rules: - Camping Regulations - Metal detection policy Phone: 541-271-6000 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232181 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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