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Carter Lake

US Forest Service · Oregon

Carter Lake in Oregon. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 790 public campsites we map in Oregon.

Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. This campground is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating. The Carter Dunes Trailhead is located within the campground, and the Pacific coast is just a short drive away. Recreation Hike the Carter Dune Trail, which attracts campers and locals alike. Fishing for rainbow trout is a good way to pass the time, and canoeing and kayaking are excellent on Carter Lake.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$22/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
145
Phone
541-271-6000
Coordinates
43.85667, -124.14611

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-17, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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