Sutton Campground
Siuslaw National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Florence, OR, OR
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$250 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (232 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sutton Campground is located just off the Pacific Coast in Oregon, 1.5 miles from Sutton Beach and 2 miles from Sutton Lake. Hiking is the most popular activity, but visitors also enjoy swimming in Sutton Creek and fishing and boating on Sutton Lake.Hiking is Sutton Campground’s main draw. A number of trails provide access to nearby Alder Dunes and Sutton Lake.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sutton-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Sutton Campground offers excellent hiking access to Alder Dunes and Sutton Lake with scenic sand dunes and rhododendrons. Campers consistently praise the quiet atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly staff, with a 4.4/5 rating from 314 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Gray Fox, Steller Sea Lion, Harbor Seal, Common Loon, American Barn Owl, Double-crested Cormorant, Ruddy Turnstone, Northwestern Garter Snake
Insider tips for Sutton Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups Loop A bathrooms are flush toilets and regularly maintained
Skip Sutton Campground if: You need full hookups — water and sewer not available. You prefer late fall/winter camping — seasonal closure. You want isolation — some campsites are close to neighbors.
Best time to visit Sutton Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Alder Dune (Florence, OR), South Jetty Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR), Rock Creek Oregon Coast (Siuslaw National Forest, Or) (Florence, OR), Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes (Reedsport, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sutton Campground
Cell signal at Sutton Campground (Florence, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Sutton Campground is located just off the Pacific Coast in Oregon, 1.5 miles from Sutton Beach and 2 miles from Sutton Lake. Hiking is the most popular activity, but visitors also enjoy swimming in Sutton Creek and fishing and boating on Sutton Lake.Hiking is Sutton Campground’s main draw. A number of trails provide access to nearby Alder Dunes and Sutton Lake.
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 popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups
Loop A bathrooms are flush toilets and regularly maintained
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Florence, Oregon, take Highway 101 north 5 miles to the Sutton Campground turnoff and go one mile to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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