Carter Lake

Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The campground is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. The Carter Dunes Trailhead is located within the campground, and the Pacific coast is just a short drive away. Hike the Carter Dune Trail, which attracts campers and locals alike. Fishing for rainbow trout is a good way to pass the time, and canoeing and kayaking are excellent on Carter Lake. The dunes region is also famous for off-road vehicle riding trails. Drinking water and flush toilets are available, and each site has a campfire pit, picnic table and trash. Parking aprons are paved. Campsites are nestled among shore pine, sitka spruce and Douglas fir, with hedges of rhododendron. Carter Lake spans 28 acres at an elevation of 100 feet. The campground is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. Several non-motorized hiking trails are nearby, including Siltcoos Lake Trail and Threemile Creek Trail. Visitors can also use the campground as a base to explore the area's waterways, including the Pacific Ocean, Tahkenitch Lake and Siltcoos Lake.