## Overview

 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. This section of dunes features spectacular heights and stunning, expansive vistas.\_\_ 
## Recreation

 The John Dellenback Dunes Trail takes hikers on a 2.7-mile (one way) trek from a conifer forest across the open dunes to the beach at the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, hikers will be treated to expansive views of the surrounding landscape. This hike makes for an incredible workout, due to tall dunes and soft sand. Quality wildlife watching is also available at the campground. 
## Facilities

 The campground is divided into a north loop and a south loop. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings. A campground host is available and an amphitheater sits between the two loops. This campground has 51 reservable sites. 
## Natural Features

 Most sites are secluded and private due to dense shrubbery like rhododendrons and salal. Sites 7, 8, 42, and 43 are perched on the sand of the dunes. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Visit Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, which features a historic lighthouse, camping, and hiking trails around Lake Marie. The Umpqua River Lighthouse stands on the site where the first lighthouse on the Oregon Coast was built in 1857. The current lighthouse dates back to 1890. Boating and fishing are available at Tenmile Lake and Eel Lake. 
## contact\_info

 For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.
## Charges &amp; Cancellations

 Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a \"no show\" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.\_\_

Eel Creek Campground

I'm finding more and more that USFS campgrounds are the best. No, they don't have major facilities. But what they do have is nature. I've been aware of the Eel Creek Campground since I started hiking the John Dellenback trail a few years ago. The trailhead is in Lakeside, OR, off Hwy 101 on the Oregon coast. The trail takes you across the dunes, through a gorgeous coastal forest ending on the most remote stretch of coast you could imagine. Eel Creek Campground is right next door. The sites seem small at first, but they open up as you walk back into them. Lots of natural vegetation makes all the sites very private. This has become my go to local campground when I have a few days off.

Where is the fantastic John Dellenback Trail?

Very quiet campground. Camp host was great and very friendly! This was our second visit to this campground and just by chance we got the same site that we did last time.

Excellent 

We went there for Memorial Day.  There was no camp host.  There was no grill over our fire pit.  The sound of ATVs lasted well into the night and started SUPER early.  The bathrooms were mediocre,  at least they had flush toilets.The men's room lights never turned on,  so all the men had to go into a dark bathroom after the sun set.  You are very close to the dunes,  which is an experience,  but the campground was awful.  There was garbage all around our site from the last campers. It made me question what exactly I was paying for. 

keep moving... 

Spent a night here and loved it so much that I just booked another stay. Nicely sized campgrounds in a nice area, with a trail as well! Highly recommend 

Great campground!

Great for all riders, dunes are seconds away from camp. Lots of privacy and secluded campgrounds. Not the best place to stay if you do not have ATV’s. About 3 miles from the beach through the dunes. 

Private Dunes

Stayed here a second time this past week and it was awesome! Spaced out sites, great trails, dog friendly! Can’t wait to come back.

Favorite place

If you are going to the Oregon dunes without all the toys this is the spot for you!  The sites are spread out well and theres a lot of privacy especially on the greenbelt.  The hike out of the campground is strenuous but the dunes are absolutely breathtaking.  
  
Nearby you can hike Siltcoos lake, swim in Lake Marie or visit the beach nearby.

Quiet campground on the dunes

Eel Creek has been one of our favorite campgrounds over the years, we've been there two consecutive years, and plan to continue going there every year, the sites are amazing, the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, is an absolute must, especially at Dawn or Dusk, it's an other worldly experience. 

  

The only reason I'm not giving 4 stars is we have had bad luck with the camp host, last year our car died and our phones died, they were unwilling to offer any help, we did immediately find a neighbor camper who graciously gave us a jump.

Our Favorite Campground

All sites seem to have very secluded picnic tables. Beautiful gloomy weather in August, the campground felt very empty and nicely spaced out. 


Bathrooms are very nice and clean, but the hand dryers are very loud if your campsite is anywhere close to the restroom. 

Loud vehicles from the dunes way into the night and early in the mornings. 