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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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
Garrett M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAND
Not great if you’re looking for a quiet campground. Lots of loud OHV’s around the campground - most, but not all, of which drive slowly. Wouldn’t stay here again as a tent camper.
Garrett M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAND
Not great if you’re looking for a quiet campground. Lots of loud OHV’s around the campground - most, but not all, of which drive slowly. Wouldn’t stay here again as a tent camper.
Garrett M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAND
Not great if you’re looking for a quiet campground. Lots of loud OHV’s around the campground - most, but not all, of which drive slowly. Wouldn’t stay here again as a tent camper.
Paul B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
ATVs are loud but that is expected. Fireworks all night long are not. Someone should patrol for that on the 4th of July weekend. Then there are the quiet hour rules..... 10pm... with the exception that you can parade ATVs through the campground until midnight so what is the point? Why would you need to ride ATVs after 10PM?
Molly N
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SAND
This is our second 4th of July spent at this campground. The law enforcement and staff presence was noticeable and so appreciated. The camp hosts did an amazing job trying to keep up with toilet paper needs in the bathrooms and trying to redistribute garbage in the full dumpsters. Overall our group had 4 campsites with young kids and it was a fantastic trip! We will definitely be back next year!
Jessica O
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: SAND
Stayed here for July 4th week, unaware of the “festival” happening. So many non campers coming in to the campground to use the bathrooms and destroying them. We had an Apple Watch stolen off of the picnic table, and people walking in our campsite and touching tents when we were asleep. People kept driving through our campsite, and ran over the kids’ sand toys, thank goodness it wasn’t a kid. We are all for a fun party and having a good time but at 4 am when people still wouldn’t shut up and kept waking up the kids, we finally had to say something, and that wasn’t even on the 4th! We have stayed here several times in the past and it has never been like this. We love this campground and riding the dunes here. I hope you find a solution to some of these issues. The camp hosts were doing their best but they were overwhelmed.
Paul B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
ATVs are loud but that is expected. Fireworks all night long are not. Someone should patrol for that on the 4th of July weekend. Then there are the quiet hour rules..... 10pm... with the exception that you can parade ATVs through the campground until midnight so what is the point? Why would you need to ride ATVs after 10PM?
Molly N
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SAND
This is our second 4th of July spent at this campground. The law enforcement and staff presence was noticeable and so appreciated. The camp hosts did an amazing job trying to keep up with toilet paper needs in the bathrooms and trying to redistribute garbage in the full dumpsters. Overall our group had 4 campsites with young kids and it was a fantastic trip! We will definitely be back next year!
Jessica O
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: SAND
Stayed here for July 4th week, unaware of the “festival” happening. So many non campers coming in to the campground to use the bathrooms and destroying them. We had an Apple Watch stolen off of the picnic table, and people walking in our campsite and touching tents when we were asleep. People kept driving through our campsite, and ran over the kids’ sand toys, thank goodness it wasn’t a kid. We are all for a fun party and having a good time but at 4 am when people still wouldn’t shut up and kept waking up the kids, we finally had to say something, and that wasn’t even on the 4th! We have stayed here several times in the past and it has never been like this. We love this campground and riding the dunes here. I hope you find a solution to some of these issues. The camp hosts were doing their best but they were overwhelmed.
Paul B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
ATVs are loud but that is expected. Fireworks all night long are not. Someone should patrol for that on the 4th of July weekend. Then there are the quiet hour rules..... 10pm... with the exception that you can parade ATVs through the campground until midnight so what is the point? Why would you need to ride ATVs after 10PM?
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
