Alder Dune

Siuslaw National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundOregon Coast / SiuslawOregon⭐ 4.2 (91)

🟢 3 open windows as of Oct 11 — soonest Thu Oct 15–Sun Oct 18

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 39 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 9h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Alder Dune in Oregon has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 15–Sun Oct 18. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h ago👥 22 in a row, ALDER DUNE #001–ALDER DUNE #022 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 22 in a row, ALDER DUNE #001–ALDER DUNE #022 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022

Sun Nov 29 – Wed Dec 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #006

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ALDER DUNE #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with P — **Site ALDER DUNE #001** · A photo of Site 001 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with PJames Julian

Campsite ALDER DUNE #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with P — **Site ALDER DUNE #002** · A photo of Site 002 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with PJames Julian

Campsite ALDER DUNE #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with N — **Site ALDER DUNE #002** · A photo of Site 002 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with NJames Julian

Campsite ALDER DUNE #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with P — **Site ALDER DUNE #003** · A photo of Site 003 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with PJames Julian

Campsite ALDER DUNE #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with P — **Site ALDER DUNE #004** · A photo of Site 004 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with PJames Julian

Campsite ALDER DUNE #005 — A photo of Site 005 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with P — **Site ALDER DUNE #005** · A photo of Site 005 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with PJames Julian

Campsite ALDER DUNE #006 — A photo of Site 006 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with N — **Site ALDER DUNE #006** · A photo of Site 006 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with NJames Julian

Campsite ALDER DUNE #006 — A photo of Site 006 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with P — **Site ALDER DUNE #006** · A photo of Site 006 of Loop ALDER DUNE at ALDER DUNE with PJames Julian

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 4.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger4.3 midirections →

⚡ WCEH Florence6.1 midirections →

⚡ WCEH Yachats16.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Alder Dune over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $35/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆91 ratings

5★46

4★28

3★8

2★6

1★3

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.6/4

T-Mobile1.6/4

AT&T1.4/4

Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Alder Dune FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Alder Dune?

Alder Dune in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Alder Dune?

Campsite fees at Alder Dune run about $35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Alder Dune when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Alder Dune often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Alder Dune?

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Alder Dune over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Alder Dune a good campground?

Alder Dune holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 91 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Alder Dune?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Alder Dune, Verizon rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 29 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Alder Dune located?

Alder Dune is located in Oregon Coast / Siuslaw, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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