About Eel Creek Campground
Eel Creek Campground sits among coastal shrubbery on the edge of the sandy dunes of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Most of the 38 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 campground is divided into a North and South Loop. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water and a self pay station. A campground host is on hand and an amphitheater sits between the two loops. Hikers and birders are attracted to the peaceful atmosphere of the campground. The most popular trail here is the [John Dellenback Dunes Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/recarea/?recid=42605), which guides hikers through the scenic dunes to the Pacific beach.
- Fees: **Camping:** $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit **Day use**: $5/Day/Vehicle
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: USFS - Siuslaw National Forest
- Where: in Lakeside, OR · 43.58943, -124.18714
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dellenback Dunes | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| John Dellenback Dune | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Hall Lake Loop | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Schuttspelz East Trail | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Schuttpelz Lake Trail | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| 10 Mile OHV Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 0.9 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 is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sunset Bay Astronomy Festival (Astronomy festival), 20 mi.
Dump station: 0.9 mi
Water fill-up: 0.9 mi
Propane: 15.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · in Lakeside 0.6 mi
- Hiker/Biker 0.9 mi
- Campsite · in Lakeside 1.4 mi
- Spinreel Campground 1.6 mi
- Umpqua Sand Camping 3.2 mi
- Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use /OHV Staging Area 3.2 mi