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Alder Dune

Oregon Coast

About this campsite

Overview

Alder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes in western Oregon.

The campground, in the Central Coast Ranger District, boasts 39 campsites with privacy created by walls of beautiful native shrubbery.

Recreation

The quiet ambiance at the campground is ideal for wildlife viewing. Both Alder and Dune Lakes are stocked with rainbow trout several times a year for enjoyable fishing.

A trail system starting at the day-use area leads guests through an easy to moderate journey around Alder Lake and over sand dunes, where it connects to Sutton Trail and heads to a Pacific Coast beach.

Facilities

The day-use area is nearest to Dune Lake, and the northern loop of the campground runs along Alder Lake. Pit toilets and drinking water are available at the nicely shaded campground. Roads are paved.

Natural Features

Alder Dune sits in the Siuslaw National Forest. The forest is located in the coast mountain range of Oregon and is one of the two forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean. Thick Douglas fir forests contrast sharply with miles of open sand dunes, beaches and freshwater lakes.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.

Location

Weather Forecast

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19° / 12°
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Nearby Campsites

within 50km
SUTTON CAMPGROUND — OR1.7 km away

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SUTTON CAMPGROUND

Overview Sutton Campground is located just off the Pacific Coast in Oregon, 1.5 miles from Sutton Beach and 2 miles from Sutton Lake. Hiking is the most popular activity, but visitors also enjoy swimming in Sutton Creek, and fishing and boating on Sutton Lake. Recreation Hiking is Sutton Campground's main draw. A number of trails provide access to nearby Alder Dunes and Sutton Lake. Wild berries, vibrant rhododendrons and picturesque sand dunes are located along the trails. The Holman Vista Day Use Area and Holman Vista Trail are one mile west of the campground, providing an accessible viewing platform for memorable sunsets of the world's largest the ocean. Boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities at Sutton Lake. Anglers cast for yellow perch, largemouth bass, cutthroat trout and stocked rainbow trout. A boat ramp is located 2 miles away. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites and group sites for overnight camping and day-use picnicking. Some sites offer electric hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water. Natural Features The campground is set among scenic coastal pine, Douglas-fir, spruce, wax myrtle and huckleberry trees within the Siuslaw National Forest. The Siuslaw extends across the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the Oregon Dunes and beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area begins 15 minutes south of the campground visitors will find 40 miles of wind-sculpted, shifting sand dunes. The area is known for its off-road opportunities, but it also offers accessible trails and beach access. Enjoy Darlingtonia State Natural Site, Heceta Beach, Sea Lion Caves and old town Florence, all within 10 miles of the campground.

Baker Beach Campground — OR2.4 km away

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Baker Beach Campground

Baker Beach Campground features four rustic campsites with tables and fire rings, and limited facilities for horses. This campground has no electrical, water, or sewer hookups. Trails lead from the area to the beach (to the west) and to Lily Lake (to the east).

Dry Lake Horse Camp — OR4.0 km away

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Dry Lake Horse Camp

Campground: Dry Lake Horse Camp. Operated by United States Forest Service.

Horse Creek Campground — OR4.3 km away

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Horse Creek Campground

Overview This is a horse camp alone the Cape Mountain Trails.

Heceta Beach RV Park — OR4.5 km away

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Heceta Beach RV Park

Campground: Heceta Beach RV Park.

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