Alder Dune
FSU.S. Forest Service — Florence · Oregon · Siuslaw National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Location | Florence · Oregon · Siuslaw National Forest · 44.06917, -124.10194 · Map |
| Sites | 39 public sites counted from the federal listing — 39 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 39 sites Water hookups at 0 of 39 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 39 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 39 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 75 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 38 sites · 30 ft: 37 sites · 35 ft: 33 sites · 40 ft: 28 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 39 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 541-997-2526 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-22.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities 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. Natural Features Alder Dune sits in the Siuslaw National Forest. The forest is located in the coast mountain range of Oregon and is one of the two forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean. Thick Douglas fir forests contrast sharply with miles of open sand dunes, beaches and freshwater lakes. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.
Directions, from the listing
From Florence, Oregon, drive 6 miles north on Highway 101. The campground is located on the west side of the highway.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Florence OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceBaker Beach Campground
2 mi straight-line · OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceHorse Creek Campground
3 mi straight-line · OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceSouth Jetty Sand Camping
8 mi straight-line · Reedsport OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceRock Creek Campground (OR)
8 mi straight-line · Florence Oregon
Trip Card — Alder Dune
Florence · Oregon · Siuslaw National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Florence · Oregon · Siuslaw National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 75 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 39 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234502 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.