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Carter Lake Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
21[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
30 ft[3]

Carter Lake is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon[4]. Recreation.gov lists 21 overnight campsites there, and the sites can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting on Carter Lake inside the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, with a trailhead within the campground[5]. Of the 21 listed sites, 18 are standard nonelectric and 3 are RV nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov shows 21 sites accepting an RV or trailer and 18 accepting a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 30 feet[3]. Recreation.gov's description mentions drinking water and flush toilets, and says each site has a fire pit and a picnic table[5]. Most sites list a limit of 8 people per campsite[7].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 21
Site types[1] 18 standard nonelectric, 3 rv nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 30 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 21 sites, tent at 18 sites
Campfires[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 1:00 PM
People per site[7] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Carter Lake campground?
Yes, Carter Lake can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
How long an RV can Carter Lake fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 30 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists 3 RV nonelectric sites[1].
Are campfires allowed at Carter Lake?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 21 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[8].
What are check-in and check-out times at Carter Lake?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[9] and check-out at 1:00 PM for 20 of 21 sites[10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 21 overnight campsites at Carter Lake: 18 standard nonelectric, 3 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Carter Lake can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Carter Lake: 30 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Carter Lake is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Carter Lake. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Carter Lake: 21 sites accept an RV or trailer and 18 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Carter Lake: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Carter Lake: yes at all 21 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Carter Lake on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Carter Lake on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM (for 20 of 21 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.