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
Kyle D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: SAND
BEWARE!!! Not for quiet families, tent campers, or those expecting a peaceful retreat!! We came out to Sandbeach expecting easy beach access and a peaceful camping experience. Wish we’d known more about this spot! Turns out it is an OHV/ATV rally point. Soooo many loud OHVs in and around the campground at almost all hours of the day. The noise was inescapable. Super disappointing. The beach access was nice - walking distance to Sand Lake (which is really an ocean inlet/slough) with great clamming. The actual beach is also within walking distance. But so frustrating to be surrounded by obnoxiously loud OHVs. Meanwhile, there is a roped off shore bird nesting area within ear shot of all of the OHVs. How is this acceptable?! Those birds are just as disturbed by NOISE as people walking nearby! Unbelievable that this is allowed! Will not be returning, and will be recommending added protections for the shore birds in terms of NOISE REDUCTION!
Kyle D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: SAND
BEWARE!!! Not for quiet families, tent campers, or those expecting a peaceful retreat!! We came out to Sandbeach expecting easy beach access and a peaceful camping experience. Wish we’d known more about this spot! Turns out it is an OHV/ATV rally point. Soooo many loud OHVs in and around the campground at almost all hours of the day. The noise was inescapable. Super disappointing. The beach access was nice - walking distance to Sand Lake (which is really an ocean inlet/slough) with great clamming. The actual beach is also within walking distance. But so frustrating to be surrounded by obnoxiously loud OHVs. Meanwhile, there is a roped off shore bird nesting area within ear shot of all of the OHVs. How is this acceptable?! Those birds are just as disturbed by NOISE as people walking nearby! Unbelievable that this is allowed! Will not be returning, and will be recommending added protections for the shore birds in terms of NOISE REDUCTION!
Melodey B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAND
We always love going there. We book about 3 trips a year. Would be nice to see pictures of the actual campsites on line when booking for a large group.
Paul M
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
Always fun trip, campground was nice. Just remember no hook ups so you can hear generators all hours. big site so not on top of your neighbors.
Esteban A
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SAND
super noisy, we still heard motors until 11 pm. if you are interested to rest, this is not the place.
Melodey B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAND
We always love going there. We book about 3 trips a year. Would be nice to see pictures of the actual campsites on line when booking for a large group.
Paul M
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
Always fun trip, campground was nice. Just remember no hook ups so you can hear generators all hours. big site so not on top of your neighbors.
Esteban A
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SAND
super noisy, we still heard motors until 11 pm. if you are interested to rest, this is not the place.
Melodey B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAND
We always love going there. We book about 3 trips a year. Would be nice to see pictures of the actual campsites on line when booking for a large group.
Paul M
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
Always fun trip, campground was nice. Just remember no hook ups so you can hear generators all hours. big site so not on top of your neighbors.
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
