Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

Siuslaw National Forest

Sandbeach Campground is ideal for off-road vehicle lovers, with year-round access to nearly 1,100 acres of coastal sand dunes. The 81-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 and an off-road vehicle loading ramp. 

During the winter season (November-April) sites 2, 8, 12-14, 24-29, 38-46, 70, 80, 81 flood frequently and will not be available to reserve during this time. They will only be open to first-come, first serve and if you wish to stay at one of these spots during this timeframe please use the credit card machine located in the West Winds Campground parking lot. Please contact the Hebo Ranger Station if you have any questions (503) 392-5100.

Parking aprons are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings and an off-road vehicle loading ramp. There are 81 total sites, all of which are reservable until further notice.

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 information.

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: (503)392-5100

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

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 and then turn left onto Forest Road 1131. Proceed for 0.2 miles; the entrance to Sandbeach Campground is 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 Forest Road 1131. Turn left onto Forest Road 1131 and proceed for 0.2 miles; the entrance to Sandbeach Campground is on the right side of the road.

Available Campsites

• Site 081, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 076, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 074, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 080, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 078, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 079, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop SAND, Type Standard Nonelectric

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