USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Alder Dune
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 39
- Hookups
- 39 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 135 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ALDER DUNES DAY USE (NFSR 1060792) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- Florence
- Address
- 89630 Hwy 101 , Florence, OR, 97439
- Phone
- 541-997-2526
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
39 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
Alder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes in western Oregon.
The campground, in the Central Coast Ranger District, boasts 39 campsites with privacy created by walls of beautiful native shrubbery.
Recreation
The quiet ambiance at the campground is ideal for wildlife viewing. Both Alder and Dune Lakes are stocked with rainbow trout several times a year for enjoyable fishing.
A trail system starting at the day-use area leads guests through an easy to moderate journey around Alder Lake and over sand dunes, where it connects to Sutton Trail and heads to a Pacific Coast beach.
Facilities
The day-use area is nearest to Dune Lake, and the northern loop of the campground runs along Alder Lake. Pit toilets and drinking water are available at the nicely shaded campground. Roads are paved.
Natural Features
Alder Dune sits in the Siuslaw National Forest. The forest is located in the coast mountain range of Oregon and is one of the two forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean. Thick Douglas fir forests contrast sharply with miles of open sand dunes, beaches and freshwater lakes.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 44° | 35° | 61° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 43° | 32° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 43° | 35° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 45° | 36° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 50° | 45° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 60° | 52° | 45° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 65° | 54° | 50° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 67° | 56° | 52° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 55° | 50° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 52° | 44° | 76° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 48° | 39° | 65° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 44° | 35° | 61° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Baker Beach Trailhead · 1.5 mi as the crow flies
Baker Beach Loop Trail 3.9 mi Hike, Lilly Lake 1.3 mi Hike, Berry Creek Loop 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Enchanted Valley Trailhead · 2.9 mi as the crow flies
Enchanted Valley 2.3 mi Hike, Enchanted Valley 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Mapleton Hill Pioneer Trailhead · 9.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 124 trails in Siuslaw National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sutton Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 80 sites
- Baker Beach Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Horse Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 12 sites
- Harbor Vista Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 4 mi · 45 sites
- Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · Oregon State Parks · 6 mi · 55 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-05-22. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.