Eel Creek Campground

We had a great time at Eel Creek Campground. The sites were a good size, ours was below road level, and felt very secluded. Despite being close to the highway, we didn't notice it.

We had a great time at Eel Creek Campground. The sites were a good size, ours was below road level, and felt very secluded. Despite being close to the highway, we didn't notice it.

The most amazing place. Friendly staff, decent facilities (but no showers). The dunes nearby are absolutely surreal. I will be back.

Well maintained, fantastically located. Potable water, flush toilets and ample space within and between campsites. Beautifully shaded, plenty of coverage from the sun, as well as the sight and sounds of Hwy-101 which sits a few hundred yards away. I traveled by bus (it ends 1/4 mi away at Lakeside) and had no issues, simpler still with a car. The foliage also provides exceptional privacy for each site without constriction.

The site also skillfully hides that everything is built upon sand, with multiple access points to the dunes from the campground, either by the John Dellenback trail or the various others that emerge from campsites and spill upon the vast landscape. Within camp trails are everywhere, speaking to care in placement and long histories of use.

The walk across the dunes was like crossing snow, challenging and playful. There are good markers to keep you on track but plenty of room to cross the sand as you please with the beach appearing a great distance away. A mirthful tunnel of trees meets you on the other side, spilling you upon the beach when you emerge. Fantastic.

I caught a break in the weather, the sun shining and warming the days between two waves of rainfall. The wind outside the campground felt good while I was there, but might turn me away in more demanding weather. Will be back. Worth your time.

Well maintained, fantastically located. Potable water, flush toilets and ample space within and between campsites. Beautifully shaded, plenty of coverage from the sun, as well as the sight and sounds of Hwy-101 which sits a few hundred yards away. I traveled by bus (it ends 1/4 mi away at Lakeside) and had no issues, simpler still with a car. The foliage also provides exceptional privacy for each site without constriction.

The site also skillfully hides that everything is built upon sand, with multiple access points to the dunes from the campground, either by the John Dellenback trail or the various others that emerge from campsites and spill upon the vast landscape. Within camp trails are everywhere, speaking to care in placement and long histories of use.

The walk across the dunes was like crossing snow, challenging and playful. There are good markers to keep you on track but plenty of room to cross the sand as you please with the beach appearing a great distance away. A mirthful tunnel of trees meets you on the other side, spilling you upon the beach when you emerge. Fantastic.

I caught a break in the weather, the sun shining and warming the days between two waves of rainfall. The wind outside the campground felt good while I was there, but might turn me away in more demanding weather. Will be back. Worth your time.

We love camping at Eel Creek. It is a peaceful, beautiful, clean campground where hikes in the dunes are outstanding. Our only challenge is that we used to be able to drop in and there were always spots. Now, we have to register in advance and the campground is virtually empty most of the time. It would be better used if it could be more accessible on a first come first served basis - at least some of the sites. That works well at Tillicum on the coast and I don't see why it wouldn't work here as well. Thanks, Marilyn

We love camping at Eel Creek. It is a peaceful, beautiful, clean campground where hikes in the dunes are outstanding. Our only challenge is that we used to be able to drop in and there were always spots. Now, we have to register in advance and the campground is virtually empty most of the time. It would be better used if it could be more accessible on a first come first served basis - at least some of the sites. That works well at Tillicum on the coast and I don't see why it wouldn't work here as well. Thanks, Marilyn

Great access to John Dellenback trail and each site has shrubs and trees for privacy. Well maintained bathrooms too.

Great access to John Dellenback trail and each site has shrubs and trees for privacy. Well maintained bathrooms too.

The site was clean and the bathrooms were too. The host came and greeted us. She was super nice and sounded sincere when she said to come to her if we needed anything.
We Loved site 11 and our family will be back. I think we have found our families "spot" to make a ton of memories.