Warning
GeneralPlanning ahead for Fourth of July? Sand Lake Recreation Area will have a ticket system during the holiday weekend (July 3 β 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
Niki T
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 073, Loop: SAND
This campground very much caters to the off road sand buggy crowd, so if you are not an OHV camper, be prepared for a lot of noise. Our site was on the side opposite the sand dune area so it was sort of away from the action. There are no electrical hook-ups, but water is available. There is not a dump station.
The campground is near Tillamook so a fun adventure was the Tillamook Creamery for ice cream. We also visited the Jacobson Salt Co. which is a good place to try fancy locally made sea salt.
kenneath p
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: SAND
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Richard S
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 066, Loop: SAND
We had good trip. Family likes the campground, but alot of repairs needed on the facilities here. Every drinking fountained is busted. No running water in some restrooms.
Terry C
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 034, Loop: SAND
We love the park. We have been going there for almost 50 years. Beautiful area. It would be nice to have updated bathrooms:)
Jennifer F
VerifiedJune 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: SAND
We love this campground for its easy access to the dunes and riding ATVs. The restrooms were cleaned regularly and we didn't have any issues in the campground.
The biggest concern is those people not following the rules while riding but we appreciate the officers doing their best to enforce them.
Shannon M
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
We like camping here, although this last trip we had a bunch of inconsiderate people who thought itβs ok to ride through others camp sights.
Craig M
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 052, Loop: SAND
Nice site with lots of room for my 40 foot motorhome and extra cars. Site #52 clear open sky for starlink.
Ashly F
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 078, Loop: SAND
This is our favorite spot to camp. The kids love being able to ride around the circle right by camp and us parents not have to worry about where the kids ran off to. Love love love it
Greg F
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 034, Loop: SAND
Camping was great as usual, what was bad was how the reservations where handled. There was only maybe 12 sites that were flooded but they put out a email saying the whole camp ground was being closed. They then refunded all the reservation money which we then had to go the kiosk and pay back to stay the rest of the original reservation. They should have just email the flooded sites that were reserved and asked them if they wanted to have a spaced saved in the East parking lot camping. Never have seen a situation like this handled in a worse and confusing way. The camp hosts did a great job trying to fix the situation.
Greg Foote
Fanya A
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: SAND
Itβs a nice campsite for those who are only there to go ATV riding since the dunes is walking distance. But my friends and I came from Washington to road-trip on the coast of Oregon, and this place was too loud for our liking. A neighbor was really inconsiderate, revving up their ATVs at 7am and was doing it the night prior till 12am. Guess they were trying to get their ATVs working, but seriously. Sites were really spacious though but very open, not private or secluded whatsoever.
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 β 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.
