About Alder Dune
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. 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. 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. Alder Dune sits in the Siuslaw National Forest. The forest is located in the coast mountain…
- Fees: $31/Night for single unit; $9 day use fee; $10 extra vehicle. All prices are subject to local taxes.
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: Siuslaw National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi north of Heceta Beach, OR · 44.06917, -124.10194
Things to do:
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Lake Trail | Hiking | at camp | 0.5 mi |
| Alder Dune Day Use Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Alder Dune Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Baker Beach Loop Trail | Horse | 0.6 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Sutton Creek North | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Sutton Creek Loop | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.9 mi
Water fill-up: 9.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Sutton Campground 1.1 mi
- Baker Beach Campground 1.5 mi
- Dry Lake Horse Camp 2.5 mi
- Horse Creek Campground 2.7 mi
- Heceta Beach RV Park 2.8 mi
- Harbor Vista County Campground & Park 3.9 mi