Carter Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open May 1 to Sept 30
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 43.8592, -124.1453
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. 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. Campsites are nestled among shore pine, sitka spruce, Douglas fir and native rhododendron. Drinking water and flush toilets are available and each site has a campfire pit and picnic table. Parking aprons are paved. Hiking the Carter Dune Trail #1384, fishing for rainbow trout, canoeing and kayaking, and off-road vehicle riding are all nearby activities.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Carter Lake Campground free?
No. Carter Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Carter Lake Campground?
From Florence Oregon, travel south on Highway 101 for 11 miles. Carter Lake Campground entrance is on the west side of Highway 101.
What are the rules at Carter Lake Campground?
Camping RegulationsMetal detection policy
Nearby
- CARTER LAKE0.2 mi
- WAXMYRTLE CAMPGROUND1.1 mi
- LAGOON CAMPGROUND1.4 mi
- Driftwood I Campground1.5 mi
- SILTCOOS SAND CAMPING1.5 mi
- DRIFTWOOD1.7 mi
- Tyee Campground2.1 mi
- Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes2.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
