East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

Siuslaw National Forest

East Dunes Campground is ideal for off-road vehicle lovers, with year-round access to nearly 1,100 acres of coastal sand dunes. The 59-site campground is part of the Sand Lake Recreation Area and home to a sand dune playground. Parking aprons are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings.

Sites 1-37 are reservable up to 14 days prior to arrival for stays up to 14 days (Lower East Dunes Parking Lot)

Sites 38-59 are reservable up to six months in advance all year for stays up to 14 days (Upper East Dunes Parking Lot)

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SITE BEFORE ARRIVAL!!! LIMITED CELL PHONE SERVICE!!!

Parking aprons are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, and campfire rings. There are 59 total sites. There is limited cell phone service, but plans are to have cell phone boosters soon.

Notifications and Alerts

Please place a copy of your reservation/confirmation ticket on the dash of your vehicle so a camp host or forest ranger can confirm your visit. Any questions please contact the Hebo Ranger Station at (503) 392-5100.

Need to Know

No RV hookups or dump stations are available in this campground
All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations
For more information on the Siuslaw National Forest, click here
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further informa tion.

Natural Features

The climate has strong marine influences with cool summers and moderate winters.

The Sand Lake Area includes 1,076 acres of open sand dunes, surrounded by forests, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.

Recreation

Off-road vehicle riding is the primary attraction for campers.

The nearby Sand Lake Estuary offers fishing, swimming, crabbing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The near-natural state of the 900-acre estuary provides a home to many species of waterfowl.

Contact Information

Mailing

Hebo Ranger District 31525 Highway 22 PO Box 235 Hebo OR 97122

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 45.287121, -123.95596

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

To Access from Pacific City, OR: From Highway 101 take Brooten Road into Pacific City. Turn left onto Pacific Ave at the four way stop. Drive over the bridge and turn right onto Cape Kiwanda Drive. Follow Cape Kiwanda Drive for 2.3 miles and then bear left when it changes to Sandlake Road (County Road 871). Stay on Sandlake Road for 5.2 miles and then turn left onto Galloway Road. Follow Galloway Road for 2.3 miles Once you enter Sandlake Recreation Area continue straight 282 ft and the entrance for East Dunes Campground should be on the right side of the road.

To Access from Tillamook, OR: Follow Highway 101 south for 11 miles to Sandlake Road (County Road 871). Turn right onto Sandlake Road and travel 4 miles to a stop sign. Turn left to stay on Sandlake Road, and then travel for 1 mile to Galloway Road. Turn right onto Galloway Road and follow it for 2.3 miles to the entrance of Sandlake Recreation Area. Once you enter Sandlake Recreation Area continue straight 282 ft and the entrance for East Dunes Campground should be on the right side of the road.

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