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
Larry Y
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SAND
my way of thinking the camp host does not have enough to say what is going on in the camp it was a mess he did his best but he does not have athority.
Keith K
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
Hosts are very pleasant. Restrooms are reasonably clean for the amount of use. There is a severe lack of enforcement. Parking, riding off pavement, excessive speed in campground.
We have been going for 2 weeks in August for 25 years. It is becoming a zoo.
Would really like to see more forest service and sheriff presence.
Robert M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SAND
Like always when camping on public land, Be prepared for great neighbors or bad ones…yes ORVs make noise and that’s fine. But drunk yelling people in the middle of the night is not cool. Also, allowing over 20 people and 6 vehicles led to camp in a non-group single site is wrong and leads to issues.
Ashley W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: SAND
Ckean...quiet....well maintained.
Daniel N
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SAND
One person from our group had his Honda 450 motorcycle stolen right out of the campsite. Otherwise it was pretty fun. The campsite we were at was no good for our RV. Due to the fact the picnic table which was made out of concrete which was damn heavy was in the wrong spot where the RV had a back up could not open the back door.
Jon P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SAND
Stayed for a week and had a great time
Jeffery Birkholz B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SAND
Great campground, lots of room, clean restrooms direct dune access.
kenneth t
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SAND
large sites, clean bathrooms,friendly hosts,every year experiance
Ron C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: SAND
Great base to explore that part of the coast. Nice calm lake for SUP. Great deserted beach to walk on. While there are a lot of people riding the dunes during the day it was quiet at night. No AT&T cell service.
Alex B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: SAND
So fun. Lots of space to spread out and camp.
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 |
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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.
