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Eel Creek Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
49[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
54 ft[3]

Eel Creek Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon[4]. Recreation.gov lists 49 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting near the edge of the sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area[5]. It has a north loop and a south loop, and a campground host is listed[5]. All 49 sites are nonelectric, with 47 standard sites and 2 tent only sites[1]. Forty-seven sites accept an RV or trailer, and 49 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 54 feet, while the median among sites with a listed limit is 30 feet[3]. Recreation.gov also lists a few sites that sit on the dune sand itself[5].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 49
Site types[1] 47 standard nonelectric, 2 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 54 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 47 sites, tent at 49 sites
Campfires[7] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 1:00 PM
People per site[10] 8 at most sites (8 to 16)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve a site at Eel Creek Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Eel Creek Campground as reservable[2].
How long an RV can Eel Creek Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 54 feet, and the median among sites with a listed limit is 30 feet[3].
Are campfires allowed at Eel Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 47 campsites with this detail listed[7]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[7].
What are check-in and check-out times at Eel Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 1:00 PM[8][9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 49 overnight campsites at Eel Creek Campground: 47 standard nonelectric, 2 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Eel Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Eel Creek Campground: 54 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Eel Creek Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Eel Creek Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Eel Creek Campground: 47 sites accept an RV or trailer and 49 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Eel Creek Campground: yes at all 47 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Eel Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Eel Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Maximum people per campsite at Eel Creek Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 16). 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.