Warning
GeneralPlanning ahead for Fourth of July? Sand Lake Recreation Area will have a ticket system during the holiday weekend (July 3 – 5, 2026). Visitors will need a vehicle ticket or a reservation at a developed campground. Campsite vehicle parking limits will be strictly enforced. For more information, please visit fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/sand-lake-fourth-july.
About East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 57
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hunting
Jet Skiing
Motor Boat
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (40)
Review Summary
William B
VerifiedDecember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: East Dunes
This was my second time to the dunes. We enjoyed our time. The only downside to the dunes is the lack of a dumpsite. You have restrooms and pit toilets there should be no reason why you don’t have a dumpsite.
Jim H
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: East Dunes
The area is beautiful except for the unfortunate amount of trash that seems to be overlooked by visitors and the hosts. We cleaned more than a bag of trash from our campsite before setting up, and could have easily cleaned more from other sites. It was both wonderful to be there and heartbreaking at the same time. If you are in to ATV’s the weekends are for you but if you’d like a little more quiet time pick mid week.
Seth B
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: East Dunes
Spot numbers were changed after the reservation was made so I did not get the location I originally reserved.
Tonya W
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: East Dunes
My spot was great and neighbors were good I love sand lake and my kids love it too. I just wish with all the money people spend on visiting sand lake and pacific city they would fix the roads so it’s not so bumpy with our Toy hauler and truck. Thank you.
Travis B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: East Dunes
This was an awful experience. The restrooms are disgusting and we couldn’t leave camp without other vehicles parking in our reserved spots. I couldn’t find a camp host or ranger to help we get people out of my spot so unfortunately I didn’t get to use my whole reserved spot. I would like a refund
Travis B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: East Dunes
This was an awful experience. The restrooms are disgusting and we couldn’t leave camp without other vehicles parking in our reserved spots. I couldn’t find a camp host or ranger to help we get people out of my spot so unfortunately I didn’t get to use my whole reserved spot. I would like a refund
Keith M
July 14, 2024
Poor experience
Keith M
July 13, 2024
Poor experience
Jodi F
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: East Dunes
I like the way that the area is being monitored at all times
Tony C
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: East Dunes
it was nice to not to have to race to get there and wonder if a site was going to be available
Location East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Address:
Sand Lake Recreation Area
Cloverdale, OR, 97112
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.2871 / -123.956
Elevation: 8 feet
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralPlanning ahead for Fourth of July? Sand Lake Recreation Area will have a ticket system during the holiday weekend (July 3 – 5, 2026). Visitors will need a vehicle ticket or a reservation at a developed campground. Campsite vehicle parking limits will be strictly enforced. For more information, please visit fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/sand-lake-fourth-july.
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