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RV Hookups
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Potable water
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Alder Dune Campground is at the northern end of an area of partially forested dunes to the north of Florence. This small campground sits between two small, sandy lakes in an open coastal forest. The Sutton Trails hiking network, which has a trailhead at the day use picnic area adjacent to the campground, provides access to Sutton Campground and Sutton Beach, as well as opportunities to explore the nearby dunes.

The sites in this older campground are somewhat small, although some of them offer nice views of Dune Lake and good privacy. The cozy nature of the sites also discourages large groups and helps to keep Alder Dune a relatively quiet and uncrowded oasis compared to the larger campgrounds nearby. Alder Dune is great choice for the tent camper who is looking for good access to coastal hiking and proximity to some of the amenities in nearby Florence.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Parking Pass

NW Forest Pass

Pros

Access to great hiking. Close to Florence.

Cons

Small sites.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

American Land & Leisure

Reservation phone number

877.444.677

Features

Flushing toilets
Swimming holes
Potable water
Picnic tables

Location

Comments

My wife and I had a great time at Alder Dune. We went during the first week of June. The salmon berries were abundant, ripe and everywhere. We day hiked to the ocean and had the beach all to ourselves. Later on I tried my hand at fishing and caught a few nice trout that we cooked up for dinner. Site 15 is very spacious and close the the lake. Have fun!
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