📷 Photo by Vera Lee Bird on UnsplashOregon Dunes
Florence, OR
Forty miles of open sand dunes up to 500 feet high between the forest and the ocean.
- Nearest town
- Florence, OR
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.8700, -124.1300
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Port of Suislaw CampgroundMotorhome stopover7 mi from Oregon DunesMotorhomes
- Heceta Beach RV ParkCampsite11 mi from Oregon DunesCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Sutton CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Oregon DunesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- Camping GMotorhome stopover13 mi from Oregon DunesMotorhomes
- Eel Creek CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Oregon DunesTentsCaravans
- Rock Creek CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Oregon Dunes · 15 pitchesTentsCaravansDogs allowed
All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Oregon Dunes?
Oregon Dunes is in Florence, OR, at GPS 43.8700, -124.1300. It is about 28 mi from Cape Perpetua.
Can you camp near Oregon Dunes?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Waxmyrtle Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 52 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Oregon Dunes?
Oregon Dunes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Oregon Coast on US-101.
What is there to see near Oregon Dunes?
Places worth a stop nearby: Heceta Head Lighthouse (18 mi), Thor’s Well (28 mi), Sunset Bay State Park (39 mi) and Shore Acres State Park (40 mi).
When is the best time to visit Oregon Dunes?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)