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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. Nearby Attractions Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean. ADA Access: N
From Florence, Oregon, drive 6 miles north on Highway 101. The campground is located on the west side of the highway.
This campground is pretty great! Lots of trees and privacy at most of the sites. The sizes and layouts of the sites are highly variable though, so it definitely helps to know what the sites look like. We have a very big tent and it would have taken up most of the space if we would have positionedit so we could use the fire pit, so it's a good thing we were there with friends and their site was extra roomy!
Great sites, has a trails to walk around the lake, very secluded surrounding by forest and the lake.
Nice campground. Vault toilets that are regularly maintained and water stations all over the place. The trees at several of the sites offer privacy. Lots of little trails that go around the lake.
