Can you reserve a site at Eel Creek Campground?

Yes, Eel Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Eel Creek Campground have?

52 sites in total, of which 49 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Eel Creek Campground?

54 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Eel Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Eel Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Eel Creek Campground, Oregon — 49 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

The campground is divided into a north loop and a south loop. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings. A campground host is available and an amphitheater sits between the two loops. This campground has 51 reservable sites.

Natural Features

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.

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.

The facts

Season: Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
49 bookable sites
52 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 54 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

47 Standard Nonelectric
3 Management
2 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

52 campsites at Eel Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
02	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
03	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
04	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
05	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	54 ft	8
06	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
07/08	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	16
09	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
10	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
11	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8
12	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8
13	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	54 ft	8
14	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
15	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
16	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8
17	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	8
18	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	8
19	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8
20	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
21	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
22	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8
23	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
24	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
25	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	8
26	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8
27	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	33 ft	8
28	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
29	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
30	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
31	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	45 ft	8
32	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
33	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8
34	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
35	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
36	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	48 ft	8
37	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
38	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
39	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
40	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
41	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Management	Pull Through	Paved	50 ft	8
42	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8
43	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
44	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
45	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
46	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
47	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
48	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	50 ft	8
49	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	50 ft	8
50	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
51	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8
52	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8
53	AREA EEL CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	20 ft	8

Getting there

From Reedsport, Oregon travel south for 10 miles to Eel Creek Campground. The campground entrance is located on the right (west) side of Highway 101 near mile post 222.

43.58839, -124.18669 · 43°35'18.2"N 124°11'12.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 71°F in Sep, down to 53°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	54	55	56	59	63	66	70	70	71	65	58	53
Low °F	39	39	40	42	46	49	52	52	50	46	42	39
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Eel Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Eel Creek Campground?: Yes, Eel Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Eel Creek Campground have?: 52 sites in total, of which 49 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Eel Creek Campground?: 54 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Eel Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Eel Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Eel Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Eel Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping: $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit Day use : $5/Day/Vehicle

Restrictions:

Camping Regulations

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 541-271-6000
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-17.

Eel Creek Campground