Alder Dune

Siuslaw National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Florence, OR, OR

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (80 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alder-dune to be notified when sites open up.

Alder Dune offers quiet lakeside camping in a lush coastal forest with excellent fishing opportunities—both Alder and Dune Lakes are stocked with rainbow trout multiple times yearly. The native shrubbery creates natural privacy across 39 campsites, and a trail system from the day-use area provides easy hiking access.

Wildlife alert: Watch for California Sea Lions near the lakes, Gray Fox in the forest, and nocturnal Humboldt's Flying Squirrels. Birdwatchers should listen for Wood Thrush and Common Loon; American Barn Owls are present. The rare California pitcher plant grows in the area.

Insider tips for Alder Dune: Book well in advance—this federal campground fills quickly during peak season Fish Alder and Dune Lakes multiple times yearly when they're stocked with rainbow trout Self-contained RVs work here since there are no hookups; plan water and waste accordingly

Skip Alder Dune if: You need RV hookups—none are available at most sites. You prefer camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer staying longer in shoulder seasons—limited to May-October window.

Best time to visit Alder Dune: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only; book early as this is a popular federal campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Sutton Campground (Florence, OR), South Jetty Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR), Rock Creek Oregon Coast (Siuslaw National Forest, Or) (Florence, OR), Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes (Reedsport, OR).