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
Gene B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
Close to ocean. Almost everyone has 4 wheelers, sanddollar plentiful.
Robert L
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: SAND
A little to busy for us .. Be great for the ORV crowed
Evan S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAND
Unless you're going to ride an off-road vehicle in the dunes, do not go to this campground.
Riding is allowed 6a to midnight, and you can expect people to ride past your campsite on very loud vehicles non-stop during those hours.
If you're going to ride, great spot. For everyone else, find a campground that doesn't allow ATVs.
Brian D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: SAND
The camp host isn't given the resources to properly clean the restrooms.
The beach is full of trash from people camping on the sand. Unknown where their "waste" is going. Not able to ride as people camping in the riding area. Been going there for 25 years and this is sad to see as now there's as many campers on the sand as in the campground. Too many people for the size of the area on the weekends. Can only ride during the week. Signs say no alcohol on the sand but there are beer cans everywhere.
Nina V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
Space was clean,large and quiet!
Mike O
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: SAND
We come to this campground every year to ride the dunes. We have never had an issue until this year. Our SxS was stolen in the middle of the day. We left for a family lunch in Pacific City and came back it being taken from our camp site. Camp host and Police both said this is a common occurrence. We will be back but will have more safety precautions in place. If you visit this area, make sure you lock your items up and take the necessary steps to secure you belongings.
Shelley M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: SAND
Great campground. Love that there's a walking beach along with the atv beach on the other side. Bathrooms could be cleaner at times but overall was a great vacation. Will be back again!
Shawna T
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAND
Our stay was awesome but the bathrooms need more cleaning!
Catherine I
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SAND
I wish the camp rules were enforced better. We have been coming to Sandlake since the 80’s and it isn’t what it used to be.We love Sandbeach but they no longer enforce ATVs staying on pavement. Need to supply soap in bathroom also.We will still come, but it’s disappointing.
Richard C
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: SAND
The campground itself is beautiful, but you need to be aware of a few things before you book. #1, there's no soap in the bathrooms. Seriously. No soap or hand sanitizer of any kind. Right after a pandemic as well. Did we learn nothing?? #2, there is no cell service for about ten miles all around the site. If that's not a problem for you, fair enough. It was for us, because we were trying to plan our next stop on a road trip and kept having to travel quite a distance to find signal. #3, there is no peace and quiet whatsoever, because you'll be listening to ATVs and side-by-sides from 0600 until after midnight every single day. Even with ear plugs in, they were annoying. Again, if that's your bag, fair enough, but it's not ours and it was very frustrating.
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 |
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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.
