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Quick facts

LocationReedsport, Oregon
Nightly rate (listed)From $22/night
Guest rating4.0 / 5 (85 reviews)
Maximum RV length30 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites21
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Oregon RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites

Other RV parks near Carter Lake

  • Waxmyrtle Campground Reedsport, OR · 1.3 mi straight-line
  • Lagoon Campground Reedsport, OR · 1.6 mi straight-line
  • Siltcoos Sand Camping Reedsport, OR · 1.7 mi straight-line
  • Driftwood Dunes City, OR · 1.9 mi straight-line
  • Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes Dunes City, OR · 2.3 mi straight-line
  • Tahkenitch Landing Reedsport, OR · 3.9 mi straight-line
  • Tahkenitch Campground Reedsport, OR · 4.2 mi straight-line
  • Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park Florence, OR · 5.4 mi straight-line
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 30 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Portland (Portland International (PDX)), about 142 mi straight-line from Carter Lake. RV rentals in Portland

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2024 Coleman 17B

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 6 4.7

Where Carter Lake fits

Nearest alternatives
Waxmyrtle Campground (1.3 mi) · Lagoon Campground (1.6 mi) · Siltcoos Sand Camping (1.7 mi)

Carter Lake is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Carter Lake, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundLagoon Campground1.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 005 · Standard Nonelectric: $22/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupWinchester Bay RV Resort12.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesSmall Interior: from $46/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeSiltcoos Sand Camping1.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 015 · Standard Nonelectric: $10/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestDriftwood1.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 001 · Standard Nonelectric: $25/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights22 sites open for every night

Lagoon Campground

1.6 mi from Carter Lake (straight-line) 4.0 · 215 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $22/night
$44 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights15 sites open for every night

Siltcoos Sand Camping

1.7 mi from Carter Lake (straight-line) 4.0 · 27 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights66 sites open for every night

Driftwood

1.9 mi from Carter Lake (straight-line) 3.0 · 245 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Carter Lake

Private campground · Reedsport

This weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights

Looking for the next open dates…
4.0 on Recreation.gov · 85 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center
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About this campground

Carter Lake is a Recreation.gov campground in Reedsport. It lists 21 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 30 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov
  • 21 sitesSites in the Recreation.gov site list

Good for

RVs up to 30 ftTent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 30 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Flush Toilets
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Trash Collection
All amenities

Amenities

Flush ToiletsHostParking AreaPets AllowedPicnic AreaTrash Collection

Nearby activities

FishingCampingBoatingSwimmingHiking

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 21 sites
Site 02 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night
Site 04 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night
Site 05 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night
Site 06 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night
Site 07 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night
Site 08 · Standard Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 25 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night
Site 09 · RV Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 25 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night
Site 10 · RV Nonelectric
Area Carter LakeUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$22/night

Book with Recreation.gov

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Recreation.govMain booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 26
Unavailable for your dates
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View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
02
standard nonelectric
––$22
10
rv nonelectric
––$22
05
standard nonelectric
––$22
17
standard nonelectric
––$22
07
standard nonelectric
––$22
13
standard nonelectric
––$22
19
standard nonelectric
––$22
22
standard nonelectric
––$22
09
rv nonelectric
––$22
16
standard nonelectric
––$22
06
standard nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (85 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Great campsite for smaller rigs. Bathrooms very clean. Host very helpful. Great trail through forest, over dunes leading to the ocean. Had a great 2 day stay. No cell coverage but that’s part of a great camping experience.”

Paul W 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“We originally booked site 20, but switched to 21. 20 is beautiful, but a little cramped and SO windy (late September). 21 is more spacious, protected from wind, and a lovely spot. The camp host was great and the bathrooms were well stocked. I recommend!”

Laurel B 4 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 30 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

Oregon Dunes Visitor Center
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Carter Lake Campground sits inside the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area of the Siuslaw National Forest, about 10 miles south of Florence along Highway 101. The campground fronts Carter Lake, a 28-acre body of water at roughly 100 feet elevation, and the shoreline sites are shaded by shore pine, Sitka spruce and Douglas fir with rhododendron hedges between campsites. The Carter Dunes Trailhead is inside the campground, and the region's wind-sculpted dunes which can rise to about 500 feet above sea level nearby and the Pacific coast are only a short drive away. On the water, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and small-boat fishing (rainbow trout are a common catch) are the main draws; hikers and paddlers can also use the campground as a base to explore nearby non-motorized routes such as Siltcoos Lake Trail and Threemile Creek Trail. If you're interested in motorized riding, the broader dunes area is known for off-highway vehicle trails, while the Siuslaw National Forest supports a wide range of outdoor activities including biking, wildlife viewing and interpretive programs. The campground has 21 sites in total: 18 sites are configured to accommodate both RVs and tents, and 3 are RV-only sites. Practical facilities include drinking water, flush toilets, paved parking aprons, and each site is equipped with a campfire pit, picnic table and trash service. Campers should note the site-occupancy policy: campsites not occupied within 24 hours of the reserved arrival time will be released as a "no show"; if you expect to arrive later than that, call the ranger station to let staff know. For fees, reservations, seasonal availability or any facility-specific questions, contact the Siuslaw National Forest office at (541) 271-6000.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (21 of 21 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Pets allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 30 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 85 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Carter Lake: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Carter Lake?
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (21 of 21 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Carter Lake have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Carter Lake?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Carter Lake?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storage
Unavailable for your dates

View campground on Recreation.gov ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

Sold out
(6)
Newberg, OR · 27 mi from Portland (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 80 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $109/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Canby

4 Wheel Fun! 2020 Mercedes Revel - 4 Wheel Drive

Camper vanSleeps 2
Canby, OR · 27 mi from Portland (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 30 mi
to see if it's open
from $215/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Sherwood

The Brocks bunk house

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 8 5 (2)
Sherwood, OR · 21 mi from Portland (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $119/nightvia Outdoorsy
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$22
12
standard nonelectric
––$22
21
standard nonelectric
––$22
08
standard nonelectric
––$22
18
standard nonelectric
––$22
14
rv nonelectric
––$22
15
standard nonelectric
––$22
23
standard nonelectric
––$22
20
standard nonelectric
––$22
04
standard nonelectric
––$22
11
standard nonelectric
XX—
Not listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Carter Lake. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (21 of 21 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 4 pull-through, 16 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 21 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (35 reports), AT&T 0 (14 reports), T-Mobile 1 (6 reports)
Shade
Listing 21 of 21 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $22/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing Oregon Dunes Visitor Center (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground