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.
Warning
GeneralDuring the winter season (November - April) several of our sites are now only available on a first-come, first-served basis due to frequent flooding. All first-come, first-served sites must be paid for at West Winds Campground at the credit card machine which is located on the other side of Galloway Rd. If you have any questions please contact the Hebo Ranger Station at (503) 392-5100, we are open M-F 8 AM-4 PM.
About Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 80
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (339)
What Guests Are Saying
Sandbeach Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly camp hosts and excellent access to the beach and dunes, making it a great spot for families and ATV enthusiasts. Many campers appreciate the spacious sites and enjoyable atmosphere, despite some noise from OHVs and occasional bathroom maintenance issues. While it may not be ideal for those seeking peace and quiet, it provides a fun, active camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Sandbeach Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly camp hosts and excellent access to the beach and dunes, making it a great spot for families and ATV enthusiasts. Many campers appreciate the spacious sites and enjoyable atmosphere, despite some noise from OHVs and occasional bathroom maintenance issues. While it may not be ideal for those seeking peace and quiet, it provides a fun, active camping experience.
Review Summary
Jeremy M
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: SAND
Great place for the kids and very clean and great camping experience
Sharron L
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SAND
I do a lot of camping and the camp ground was well maintained. The camp host were the best that I have ever met. I will be back to this campground.
Craig D
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: SAND
Very nice and clean and enjoyable
Larry R
VerifiedMarch 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: SAND
Bathrooms we fairly clean. They used to be heated. It would be nice to have that again. It was a little loud but, you have to expect that staying here. The firepit was full to the point that I had to dig it out in order to use it. All in all it was a very good experience.
Leslie K
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: SAND
The camp ground and bathrooms were clean the dunes were fun to ride beach was great
Heidi N
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SAND
The accommodations were beautiful, we had an excellent time and everything was clean. We enjoyed the easy access to the dunes. We will stay here again.
Lindsey K
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: SAND
Clean, friendly hosts, awesome experience!
Matt D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SAND
Need to in force the rules, people walking through are camp site, fire pits were full
Rebecca F
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SAND
This campground needs to strictly only be for folks who have dune buggies or other sand toys. It was VERY loud, even at the camp sites and even during the week. I did read some reviews where others talked about the loudness so was prepared a little but if you are expecting peace and quiet, this is NOT the campground for you. While walking to and from the beach, we had our German Shepherd and our sweet Pittie on leashes and an unleashed Chihuahua from a neighboring campsite came out of nowhere and started nipping at our dogs. We had ours under complete control even during this situation. The campground hosts were behind us when it happened and asked the owners of the Chihuahua if their dogs were ok?!? but did not ask us and then proceeded to tell us a story about hosting at another campground where there was supposedly a mean Pit Bull and how they felt unsafe with dogs "like that" around. Both of our dogs were very well behaved the whole time. It was also pretty obvious that most campers were of the particular political side that rhymes with bite lol. Definitely not our tribe. Will not be going back! Too bad though because the beach side of the beach where no dune buggies are NOT allowed was beautiful! We tried another campsite in Washington recently and it was a completely different experience! Our dogs even received Bark Ranger bandanas from the hosts!
christopher h
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: SAND
Great spot to camp, safe, clean bathrooms and easy access to the dunes
Location Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Address:
Hebo Ranger District
Hebo, OR, 97122
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 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.2842 / -123.956
Elevation: 4 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
No RV hookups or dump stations are available in this campground |
| General |
All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations |
| General |
Planning ahead for Fourth of July? Sand Lake Recreation Area will have a ticket system from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 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 |
| General |
For more information on the Siuslaw National Forest, click here |
| General |
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. |
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.
Warning
GeneralDuring the winter season (November - April) several of our sites are now only available on a first-come, first-served basis due to frequent flooding. All first-come, first-served sites must be paid for at West Winds Campground at the credit card machine which is located on the other side of Galloway Rd. If you have any questions please contact the Hebo Ranger Station at (503) 392-5100, we are open M-F 8 AM-4 PM.
