Carter Lake Campground

Dunes City · Lane County · USDA Forest Service

Camping open

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…stay a while

  • Restroomfacility
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…stay overnight

  • Campingcamping
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Overview

About this park

Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area.

Campsites are nestled among shore pine, sitka spruce, Douglas fir and native rhododendron.

Things to do

Things to do

Part of the campground is located on the dunes where children love to play in the sand, and the other half is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing and boating.

Hiking the Carter Dune Trail #1384, fishing for rainbow trout, canoeing and kayaking, and off-road vehicle riding are all nearby activities.

Access

Access & hours

Drinking water and flush toilets are available and each site has a campfire pit and picnic table. Parking aprons are paved.

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Dunes City, OR
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Confidence score

78/ 100

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