We found Alder Dune Campground in the Siuslaw National Forest and thought it would be near some sand dunes along the coast. Well, it all depends on how you define “near”. In this case, the campground has a 2 mile trail that leads to the dunes and the shoreline. We drove into Florence to access the beach.

The campground was really quiet. We were there at the end of the season. There were quite a few day use visitors daily especially on the weekend.

The location is great if you are wanting to visit any of the nearby tourist locations or want to drive along the coast. The views are amazing.

Alder Dune Campground
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234502
89630 US-101, Florence, OR 97439
GPS coordinates: 44.068691, -124.101543