Eel Creek Campground
Siuslaw National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Reedsport, OR, OR
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$44 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (298 reviews)
Season: May through October
Eel Creek Campground sits among coastal shrubbery on the edge of the sandy dunes within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The campground provides a peaceful and attractive atmosphere for hikers and birders. The most popular non-motorized trail here is the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, which guides hikers through the scenic dunes to the Pacific beach.
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/eel-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Eel Creek Campground sits on the edge of scenic coastal dunes within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, offering peaceful access to the popular John Dellenback Dunes Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise the friendly camp host, spotless grounds, and respectful neighbors.
Wildlife alert: Grey Whales, American Black Bears, Hudsonian Whimbrels, and Rufous Hummingbirds documented in the area. Northwestern Garter Snakes also present.
Insider tips for Eel Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Confirm site size if towing larger RVs; side clearance can be tight for 30+ foot vehicles No shower facilities available; plan accordingly
Skip Eel Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — campground has none and is only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require shower facilities — not available at this campground. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Eel Creek Campground: May-October — Campground seasonal operations run May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Spinreel (Reedsport, OR), Spinreel Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR), Umpqua Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR), Hauser Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eel Creek Campground
Cell signal at Eel Creek Campground (Reedsport, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Eel Creek Campground sits among coastal shrubbery on the edge of the sandy dunes within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The campground provides a peaceful and attractive atmosphere for hikers and birders. The most popular non-motorized trail here is the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, which guides hikers through the scenic dunes to the Pacific beach.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Confirm site size if towing larger RVs; side clearance can be tight for 30+ foot vehicles
No shower facilities available; plan accordingly
Campground seasonal operations run May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Reedsport, Oregon travel south for 10 miles to Eel Creek Campground. The campground entrance is located on the right (west) side of Highway 101 near mile post 222.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Siuslaw National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Siuslaw National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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