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
Jennifer S
VerifiedDecember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: SAND
There were many people driving and riding on the beach, when confronted they came to our campsite and wanted to fight us. Kids were riding and walking through the campsites that were not theirs, most had no helmets on. No one makes campers accountable, its basically a free for all. Not quiet, not peaceful even when you think a walk on the beach would do you some good, you get almost ran over by some idiot who is driving through the snowy plover area!!! Unsure if we will ever come back, we ride, have a SxS and fourwheelers but its just not fun anymore, downright scary and unsafe!!
guy n
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: SAND
Bring your wind and rain gear along with a good sense of humor, might as well bring your family down with you to enjoy the experience! Park was kept up by the friendly camp hosts. Enjoy camping when you can.
Debbie H
VerifiedDecember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SAND
Doing the on line was some what frustrating took lot of tries but finally got it so keep trying the camp ground was nice was very happy to find a last minute camp sight close to family the sites are nice and clean the bath rooms wear Clean also other then doing the on line stuff was a nice place to stay .
Jessica s
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SAND
An amazing spot. Not as loud as I expected, nice neighbors and beautiful beaches 😍 clean bathrooms and campgrounds.
Jeff P
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: SAND
My family has been camping at Sandlake for literally decades. It’s a good spot to teach your kids riding, although over the years it has gotten busier. But we love it & will keep going every year.
Debbie J
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SAND
We had a great time and the weather was awesome
Frank R
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: SAND
The condition of this campground is poor. We come about one time per year. Luckily, we are self-contained. When we arrive, we police our own campsites for trash, dog piles, etc. The restrooms are not kept very clean at all, as per usual. The RV dump has been out of order for years.
Constance B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SAND
Great access to dunes & beach
Constance B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAND
The dunes & beach were amazing!
The camp hosts greeted us with rules & saying the restrooms were well kept. They were not! We bought rubber gloves and a bucket with which to unclog toilets so those in our party without their own could actually use one.
Note - The gentleman of the camp host party was friendly. The woman? She just wanted to list rules in a "this us my place" way, & none of us were impressed by her tone/attitude.
Serina H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
Very spacious campsites, extremely clean, quiet, everyone was respectful and the camp host was playful to my little boy.
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 |
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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.
