CARTER LAKE
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 541-271-6000
- Coordinates
- 43.8567, -124.1461
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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. 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. 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.
From the managing agency.
Is CARTER LAKE free?
We do not have a fee on record for CARTER LAKE. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to CARTER LAKE?
CARTER LAKE is at 43.8567, -124.1461. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Carter Lake Campground0.2 mi
- WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND1.3 mi
- LAGOON CAMPGROUND1.6 mi
- Driftwood I Campground1.7 mi
- SILTCOOS SAND CAMPING1.7 mi
- DRIFTWOOD1.9 mi
- Tyee Campground2.3 mi
- Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes2.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
