Waxmyrtle Campground
Reedsport, OR, Oregon · 2.1 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Campsite for booking · Dunes City
Carter Lake
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Overview
- Pitches
- 21
- Pitch types
- caravan, motorhome, tent
- Season
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 / 13:00
Facilities
- Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
Policies
| Pets | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
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 is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000. Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
Where you can stay nearby
Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.
- Carter Lake Campground
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Campground · Dunes City, Oregon3.6 km from the pick-up area - Darling's RV Resort
Campground · Dunes City, Oregon5.1 km from the pick-up area
Nearest dump station and water
- RV Dump Station
RV dump station · Dunes City, Oregon · FreeWaste8.5 km from the pick-up area - Drinking Water
Water fill station · Dunes City, OregonWater8.5 km from the pick-up area
Similar campsites nearby
Lagoon Campground
Reedsport, OR, Oregon · 2.6 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Siltcoos Sand Camping
Reedsport, OR, Oregon · 2.7 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Driftwood
Reedsport, OR, Oregon · 3.0 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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