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
Heidi N
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SAND
The accommodations were beautiful, we had an excellent time and everything was clean. We enjoyed the easy access to the dunes. We will stay here again.
Lindsey K
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: SAND
Clean, friendly hosts, awesome experience!
Heidi N
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SAND
The accommodations were beautiful, we had an excellent time and everything was clean. We enjoyed the easy access to the dunes. We will stay here again.
Rebecca F
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SAND
This campground needs to strictly only be for folks who have dune buggies or other sand toys. It was VERY loud, even at the camp sites and even during the week. I did read some reviews where others talked about the loudness so was prepared a little but if you are expecting peace and quiet, this is NOT the campground for you. While walking to and from the beach, we had our German Shepherd and our sweet Pittie on leashes and an unleashed Chihuahua from a neighboring campsite came out of nowhere and started nipping at our dogs. We had ours under complete control even during this situation. The campground hosts were behind us when it happened and asked the owners of the Chihuahua if their dogs were ok?!? but did not ask us and then proceeded to tell us a story about hosting at another campground where there was supposedly a mean Pit Bull and how they felt unsafe with dogs "like that" around. Both of our dogs were very well behaved the whole time. It was also pretty obvious that most campers were of the particular political side that rhymes with bite lol. Definitely not our tribe. Will not be going back! Too bad though because the beach side of the beach where no dune buggies are NOT allowed was beautiful! We tried another campsite in Washington recently and it was a completely different experience! Our dogs even received Bark Ranger bandanas from the hosts!
Matt D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SAND
Need to in force the rules, people walking through are camp site, fire pits were full
Rebecca F
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SAND
This campground needs to strictly only be for folks who have dune buggies or other sand toys. It was VERY loud, even at the camp sites and even during the week. I did read some reviews where others talked about the loudness so was prepared a little but if you are expecting peace and quiet, this is NOT the campground for you. While walking to and from the beach, we had our German Shepherd and our sweet Pittie on leashes and an unleashed Chihuahua from a neighboring campsite came out of nowhere and started nipping at our dogs. We had ours under complete control even during this situation. The campground hosts were behind us when it happened and asked the owners of the Chihuahua if their dogs were ok?!? but did not ask us and then proceeded to tell us a story about hosting at another campground where there was supposedly a mean Pit Bull and how they felt unsafe with dogs "like that" around. Both of our dogs were very well behaved the whole time. It was also pretty obvious that most campers were of the particular political side that rhymes with bite lol. Definitely not our tribe. Will not be going back! Too bad though because the beach side of the beach where no dune buggies are NOT allowed was beautiful! We tried another campsite in Washington recently and it was a completely different experience! Our dogs even received Bark Ranger bandanas from the hosts!
Matt D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SAND
Need to in force the rules, people walking through are camp site, fire pits were full
Rebecca F
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SAND
This campground needs to strictly only be for folks who have dune buggies or other sand toys. It was VERY loud, even at the camp sites and even during the week. I did read some reviews where others talked about the loudness so was prepared a little but if you are expecting peace and quiet, this is NOT the campground for you. While walking to and from the beach, we had our German Shepherd and our sweet Pittie on leashes and an unleashed Chihuahua from a neighboring campsite came out of nowhere and started nipping at our dogs. We had ours under complete control even during this situation. The campground hosts were behind us when it happened and asked the owners of the Chihuahua if their dogs were ok?!? but did not ask us and then proceeded to tell us a story about hosting at another campground where there was supposedly a mean Pit Bull and how they felt unsafe with dogs "like that" around. Both of our dogs were very well behaved the whole time. It was also pretty obvious that most campers were of the particular political side that rhymes with bite lol. Definitely not our tribe. Will not be going back! Too bad though because the beach side of the beach where no dune buggies are NOT allowed was beautiful! We tried another campsite in Washington recently and it was a completely different experience! Our dogs even received Bark Ranger bandanas from the hosts!
Matt D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SAND
Need to in force the rules, people walking through are camp site, fire pits were full
christopher h
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: SAND
Great spot to camp, safe, clean bathrooms and easy access to the dunes
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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