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.
About Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 80
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Jet Skiing
Motor Boat
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (1036)
What Guests Are Saying
Sandbeach Campground offers a pleasant camping experience with friendly hosts and easy access to beautiful dunes and beaches. Many visitors appreciate the campground's cleanliness and the availability of fire pits and picnic tables. However, some concerns were raised about litter, noise levels from ATV activity, and restroom maintenance, which may detract from the overall experience for those seeking a quieter environment.
What Guests Are Saying
Sandbeach Campground offers a pleasant camping experience with friendly hosts and easy access to beautiful dunes and beaches. Many visitors appreciate the campground's cleanliness and the availability of fire pits and picnic tables. However, some concerns were raised about litter, noise levels from ATV activity, and restroom maintenance, which may detract from the overall experience for those seeking a quieter environment.
Review Summary
Doris S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: SAND
Someone was in my spot. It was Labor Day weekend and the place was packed. They weren’t ‘home’ when I got there, so I just drove to Lincoln City area rather than mess with it. No camp host to help.
Scott B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: SAND
The dunes were great at Sand Lake during our trip.
Our camp site was clean, quiet, and had good access to and from the dunes. Restroom facilities were clean and stocked.
Great place for entry level sand dune riding!
Scott B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: SAND
The dunes were great at Sand Lake during our trip.
Our camp site was clean, quiet, and had good access to and from the dunes. Restroom facilities were clean and stocked.
Great place for entry level sand dune riding!
Scott B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: SAND
The dunes were great at Sand Lake during our trip.
Our camp site was clean, quiet, and had good access to and from the dunes. Restroom facilities were clean and stocked.
Great place for entry level sand dune riding!
Casey L
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: SAND
This campgrounds was mostly fine but a handful of things made our stay less pleasant.
The location itself is nice, with only 15-20min of driving down to Pacific City. Its Creek/Beach access is especially nice for exploring and wading.
Upon arrive to our site we found lots of cigarette butts, partially melted glass bottles, and other various debris in the fire pit that had to be cleaned out. There were also lots of bottle caps strewn about the ground.
Our particular site (73) was lacking in any particularly level spot so we had to deal with some slant in our tent setup. There was some shade towards the later part of the day but for the most part our site was in full sun most of the day. These things obviously wouldn’t be much of a problem for those trailer camping.
We arrived mid week and only dealt with some of the noise during the day of the quads, dirt bikes, etc. and the families who were there honored the quiet time of 10pm - 6am by not running there generators.
We stayed until Saturday morning, and on Friday there was a fresh arrival of several new campers, all belonging to one group. The experience of multiple trucks, toy haulers, and trailers rolling into the sites was comparable to Taylor Swifts Eras tour in terms of commotion.
It was the weekend leading into Labor Day, but the illegal mortars/fireworks being shot off inside the campgrounds, generators running all night, and loud music being played that on Friday made for a very frustrating experience. Especially the explosions at 2 in the morning.
Flush toilets and running water bathrooms were a plus, but there was no soap in the men’s room for washing, so we had to get some hand soap for ourselves on a trip into town.
We might consider this location again for a midweek visit not during a holiday week/end, but otherwise we’ll be looking for quieter sites to tent camp in.
Rakesh W
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SAND
Dirty toilets, glass shards in fire pit, noisy..
Rakesh W
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SAND
Dirty toilets, glass shards in fire pit, noisy..
Casey L
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: SAND
This campgrounds was mostly fine but a handful of things made our stay less pleasant.
The location itself is nice, with only 15-20min of driving down to Pacific City. Its Creek/Beach access is especially nice for exploring and wading.
Upon arrive to our site we found lots of cigarette butts, partially melted glass bottles, and other various debris in the fire pit that had to be cleaned out. There were also lots of bottle caps strewn about the ground.
Our particular site (73) was lacking in any particularly level spot so we had to deal with some slant in our tent setup. There was some shade towards the later part of the day but for the most part our site was in full sun most of the day. These things obviously wouldn’t be much of a problem for those trailer camping.
We arrived mid week and only dealt with some of the noise during the day of the quads, dirt bikes, etc. and the families who were there honored the quiet time of 10pm - 6am by not running there generators.
We stayed until Saturday morning, and on Friday there was a fresh arrival of several new campers, all belonging to one group. The experience of multiple trucks, toy haulers, and trailers rolling into the sites was comparable to Taylor Swifts Eras tour in terms of commotion.
It was the weekend leading into Labor Day, but the illegal mortars/fireworks being shot off inside the campgrounds, generators running all night, and loud music being played that on Friday made for a very frustrating experience. Especially the explosions at 2 in the morning.
Flush toilets and running water bathrooms were a plus, but there was no soap in the men’s room for washing, so we had to get some hand soap for ourselves on a trip into town.
We might consider this location again for a midweek visit not during a holiday week/end, but otherwise we’ll be looking for quieter sites to tent camp in.
Casey L
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: SAND
This campgrounds was mostly fine but a handful of things made our stay less pleasant.
The location itself is nice, with only 15-20min of driving down to Pacific City. Its Creek/Beach access is especially nice for exploring and wading.
Upon arrive to our site we found lots of cigarette butts, partially melted glass bottles, and other various debris in the fire pit that had to be cleaned out. There were also lots of bottle caps strewn about the ground.
Our particular site (73) was lacking in any particularly level spot so we had to deal with some slant in our tent setup. There was some shade towards the later part of the day but for the most part our site was in full sun most of the day. These things obviously wouldn’t be much of a problem for those trailer camping.
We arrived mid week and only dealt with some of the noise during the day of the quads, dirt bikes, etc. and the families who were there honored the quiet time of 10pm - 6am by not running there generators.
We stayed until Saturday morning, and on Friday there was a fresh arrival of several new campers, all belonging to one group. The experience of multiple trucks, toy haulers, and trailers rolling into the sites was comparable to Taylor Swifts Eras tour in terms of commotion.
It was the weekend leading into Labor Day, but the illegal mortars/fireworks being shot off inside the campgrounds, generators running all night, and loud music being played that on Friday made for a very frustrating experience. Especially the explosions at 2 in the morning.
Flush toilets and running water bathrooms were a plus, but there was no soap in the men’s room for washing, so we had to get some hand soap for ourselves on a trip into town.
We might consider this location again for a midweek visit not during a holiday week/end, but otherwise we’ll be looking for quieter sites to tent camp in.
Rakesh W
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SAND
Dirty toilets, glass shards in fire pit, noisy..
Location Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Address:
Hebo Ranger District, 31525 Highway 22, Po Box 235
Hebo, OR, 97122
United States
Sandbeach Campground is accessible via Highway 101, which is approximately 11 miles to the east from Tillamook. Sandlake Road (County Road 871) connects directly to Highway 101 and leads to Galloway Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.2842 / -123.956
Elevation: 4 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- This campground does not provide RV hookups or dump stations.
Vehicles & parking
- Motorized vehicles on sand must comply with Oregon OHV regulations.
Fees & deposits
- A ticket system is in place for Fourth of July weekend; vehicle tickets or campground reservations are required.
General
- For more information on the Siuslaw National Forest, click here
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; obtain and burn it near your camping destination to protect forests.
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.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
