Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground is at the western end of Devil's Lake in Lincoln City, only a short walk from the Oregon coast. The 3-mile long lake is popular for all kinds of boating from kayaks to jet skis. Boat rentals are nearby. Devil's Lake also attracts anglers, swimmers, and wildlife viewers. A 10-minute walk from the campground leads to D River State Recreation Site (shown above) with a wide, sandy ocean beach.
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground has 28 campsites with full hook-ups, including cable TV, along with 5 sites with electric and water hook-ups (and 4 of them with cable TV) and 54 tent sites. Some tent sites can accommodate trailers under 14 feet. Those seeking a yurt can choose from 10, with 5 of them pet-friendly. The campground also has a hiker/biker camp. None of the campsites have lake views.
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground Basics
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground Location:
Lincoln City, take North 6th Street exit off Highway 101
Elevation:
30 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:
Tillamook - 44 miles
Newport - 25 miles
Salem - 59 miles
Number of Sites:
87
Season Dates (open and closed):
The campground is open year-round.
Max. People per single site:
8 (including children)
Vehicles per single site:
1 (fee for additional vehicles if space permits)
Pets:
On leash, always attended
Operated by:
Oregon State Parks and Recreation
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area:
(541) 994-2002
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground Reservations
Reservations Available
Reservations are available from 1 day up to 9 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:
55 feet
Tent sites which can accommodate trailers under 14 feet: A12, A18, B11, B13, C1, C9, C14, C16, C19, C21, and C32. No trailers are allowed in other tent sites.
Check on the reservation website to be sure the campsite you select is large enough for your vehicles.
Wheelchair accessible sites:
Campsite #B20, B25, and Yurts B24 and C26
Restrooms and showers are accessible
Fees:
Full hook-up sites - $38 per night1 Standard sites (electric and water hook-ups) - $351 Tent sites - $23
Yurts - $52 (pet-friendly yurt $62)
Hike/Bike - $8 per person
1Non-Oregon residents pay an additional 25% for sites with hookups
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground Amenities
Campsites:
Picnic table, campfire ring, partial and full hook-ups available
Campground:
Flush toilets, piped water
Showers:
Yes
Dump station:
No
Attractions near Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground:
Launch your boat at the day-use area off East Devil's Lake Road and moor it at slip by campground ($10 per day). Fish for rainbow trout, yellow perch, largemouth bass, and others. Summer interpretive programs are offered at the grassy amphitheater. Devil's Lake wetlands offer great birding. Walk to the beach at D River State Recreation Site.
Devil's Lake Yurts
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground offers 10 yurts. Yurts have hard-surface floors, lockable doors, electric lights, and heating. Inside are beds with vinyl-covered mattresses. Outside are a fire ring and picnic table. Although yurts are designated for 8 people, beds for only 5 people are inside the yurt. Some sites have an 8-foot square tent space available outside. No bedding is provided.
Sites can accommodate a pickup camper or mini-van. Check the specifics for your yurt site on the reservation website. No travel trailers of any kind are permitted. For the five yurts approved for pets, only two cats or dogs are permitted. No cooking or smoking are allowed inside the yurt. The park cautions that during the colder season, usually October through April, the tent can become very wet.
Devil's Lake Campground Yurt
Key Devil's Lake State Recreation Area Campground Regulations
Campfires may only be lit in provided fire rings.
Bicycle riders under the age of 16 must wear helmets.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
Anglers who catch a Chinese Grass Carp, must release it. They control vegetation.
In South Beach State Park hike along the Cooper Ridge Nature Trail and the South Jetty Trail, a 10-foot wide, ADA-accessible pedestrian/bicycle path.
Take the kids over to Coast Park with state-of-the-art play equipment, including a shipwreck.
Visit nearby Cape Perpetua Scenic Area with spectacular views from the headlands. The Visitor Center is open every day. Hiking trails abound.
North of Waldport explore the Seal Rock State Recreation Site. View seals, sea lions, and birds which frequent the off-shore rocks. Tidepools and sandy beaches are also an attraction
