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About Carter Lake
Number of accommodations: 21
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (88)
What Guests Are Saying
Carter Lake campground offers a pleasant and quiet experience with spacious sites, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts. The lake provides enjoyable activities such as swimming and kayaking, and nearby trails lead to beautiful dunes and beaches. However, some sites may have accessibility issues, and there have been mixed reviews regarding cleanliness and the maintenance of certain amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Carter Lake campground offers a pleasant and quiet experience with spacious sites, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts. The lake provides enjoyable activities such as swimming and kayaking, and nearby trails lead to beautiful dunes and beaches. However, some sites may have accessibility issues, and there have been mixed reviews regarding cleanliness and the maintenance of certain amenities.
Review Summary
Allison M
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Lovely as always at Carter Lake CG! Sites on the East side are quite private amongst thick foliage. Rhododendron are beautiful in May. Lake was chilly, but the kids don’t mind. Fun to paddle but the wind picks up by early afternoon. Beach is gorgeous sand, but smaller early in the season when the lake is full. Fellow campers are always friendly and respectful, good groups of families for the kids to play with. Camp host Larry is friendly, helpful and runs a chill, but orderly campground - no dogs off leash, clean bathrooms, etc. Our favorite spot on the Oregon Coast!
laurie w
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Greatest spot on the central oregon coast.
Marilyn H
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Site wasn’t available until after check in time & there was no available host. The host once available did not help & was not helpful.
Loretta M
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Very little access to the lake. Best to use a kayak to fish.
Les P
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Been a family favorite for decades
Caroline H
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Really enjoyed our stay. Campground is located near several hiking trails just 5 minutes away on 101. Nice beach on lake!
Anthony M
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
What a great campsite, quiet and secluded with access to the lake for swimming. No dune access so no loud atvs or trucks. The camp host was amazing and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again!
amanda w
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
sweet little lake in a small and quiet campground. good for small children with shallow entry and nice swimming temperature. one mile hike to the ocean, up and down a few dunes.
terry r
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Great campground lot of activities to enjoy! One thing would be nice like showers but you can't have it all, outside of that awesome place for family and pet's and it had to be one of the quietest campgrounds I've ever visited!
Allison M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: AREA CARTER LAKE
Carter Lake is a hidden gem. The sites feel private, the lake is lovely (small, quiet, sandy beach, warm water), and the campground is friendly. The camp host, Larry, is great! He runs a tight ship keeping the campground safe, clean, and orderly, while also having a laid-back feel that makes the campground welcoming for everyone. I highly recommend this spot and will return again to swim, paddle, and relax!
Location Carter Lake
Address:
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center
Reedsport, OR, 97467
United States
From Florence, travel south on Highway 101 for about 10 miles. The entrance to Carter Lake Campground is on the west (right) side of Highway 101.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8567 / -124.146
Elevation: 16 feet
Policies & Rules
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Guidelines for a safe visit to the Siuslaw National Forest
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There is a 14-day in 30 rolling days camping limit on the Siuslaw National Forest. The 14 days does not have to be consecutive. The 14-day limit covers the entire Siuslaw National Forest and not just this campground as shown in the Rules Section. This means you cannot go to other campgrounds on the Siuslaw National Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. |
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Forest Service-operated campsites on the Siuslaw National Forest are currently available by online reservation only.Visitors can make reservations online through this website (preferred), or via phone by calling the recreation.gov phone line at 877-444-6777. If you call this number, please be prepared for longer-than-usual wait times. Please note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the recreation.gov phone line, so we ask you to please prepare by making reservations well in advance. |
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Sites must occupied within first 24 hours of arrival time. Otherwise unoccupied sites will be considered a "no-show" and will be released. |
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No off-road vehicle use allowed in campground |
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For more information on Siuslaw National Forest, click here |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Two vehicle maximum per site. |
