Carter Lake is a national park campground at Siuslaw National Forest in Douglas County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Siuslaw National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Carter Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 30 ft. Campers rate it 4.2/5 across 63 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Siuslaw National Forest include Waxmyrtle Campground, Lagoon Campground, Siltcoos Sand Camping, Driftwood and Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 55 · 2024: 76 · 2025: 47
Address
Reedsport, Oregon
Coordinates
43.8567, -124.1461
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

Siuslaw National Forest

Siuslaw National Forest

Siuslaw National Forest

Siuslaw National Forest

Siuslaw National Forest

Siuslaw National Forest






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