About Umpqua Sand Camping
Number of accommodations: 27
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (37)
What Guests Are Saying
Umpqua Sand Camping is praised as a great site, conveniently located near Banshee Hill and not far from the road turn-off. Reviewers highlight its overall appeal. The location and accessibility are key positives noted by visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Umpqua Sand Camping is praised as a great site, conveniently located near Banshee Hill and not far from the road turn-off. Reviewers highlight its overall appeal. The location and accessibility are key positives noted by visitors.
Review Summary
becektt b
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
quiet and clean.
Raixel S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
The area is absolutely beautiful, however the campsites are right on the main atv path, theres no offset safe place to camp. We had a tent and a jeep, wanted to do some hiking and jeeping. We set up our tent right next to the marker per regulations and had atvs nearly hitting us repeatedly. Hiking is nearly impossible as there's ATVs whizzing around everywhere, and these people dont care you are on foot. We set up, but after nearly getting run over in our own designated camping area twice during daylight hours on the first day we packed up and left to find a hotel - we didnt feel it was safe after dark. Also, I have a small trail jeep with heavy mud/pavement cross tires. It was ok going, but youre going to need something at least that burly to get thru here - an all wheel drive suv with standard tires isnt gonna cut it. Also, was really turned off by people selling political gear and flags by the entrance, which then ended up on many of the atvs that tore thru our camp. Keep your politics to yourself, I dont care what they are. Id use this area for day use ATVing/jeeping only, dont bother camping or expecting to enjoy scenery.
SAMANTHA S
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
The site did not answer the phone the day before our reservation and the answering machine message said there would be no host. We got to the site, and found out at 10:00 pm that we are not allowed to park in a parking lot next to the campsites and were suppose to park on the beach, which was not mentioned on the reservation page. Our car could not make it on the beach, so the host (who we had not seen before then) told us that we could not stay there, and his only suggestion was to stay in a sand pit where people were riding their ATVs before disappearing, so we had to drive 3 hours away for a hotel and we did not receive a refund.
Julia E
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
We loved it!!!
Ricardo C
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
be prepared
Zane W
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
Know what you are getting into when reserving a sand camp spot and do your research. You must have required items: ATV permit (can be purchased online), shovel, fire extinguisher, and a fire pan. There is cell phone service at Winchester Bay. Beware that not all sites are accessible during winter months and high water. It's better to reserve your spot once you are on site to be sure you can get there. The site we love in December was not accessible in January. We still found a great spot. The sand can be deep so be sure your rig is capable and you have knowledge of traveling on sand.
Rick C
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
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Edgar A
VerifiedDecember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
When i got to my campsite there was someone who had taken it. They were gone i had to wait over 2 hrs for them to come. I drove around looking for a ranger and there was noone on site.
Joel M
VerifiedDecember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
The entire two sites were flooded out.
Heidy V
VerifiedOctober 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
It is virtually impossible to get to the campsite. Extremely soft sand and lots of hills in order to make it to the designated area with a long trailer. Beautiful scenery just not accessible. Had to camp elsewhere.
Location Umpqua Sand Camping
Address:
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center
Reedsport, OR, 97467
United States
From Reedsport, Oregon, travel about 3 miles south on Highway 101 to Winchester Bay. Turn right onto Salmon Harbor Drive. Proceed for 2.5 miles on Salmon Harbor Drive to the National Forest boundary. Vehicles can access the sand at the boundary, or from the two Umpqua Beach day-use/off-road vehicle staging areas. Umpqua Beach Staging Area #3 is at the end of the road, a total of 4 miles from the intersection with Highway 101.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.6314 / -124.212
Elevation: 7 feet
Policies & Rules
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Notice to all Dune Riders!
Oregon ATV Program information can be found at www.OregonOHV.org. |
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Guidelines for a safe visit to the Siuslaw National Forest
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Forest Service-operated campsites on the Siuslaw National Forest are currently available by online reservation only. Visitors can make reservations online through this website (preferred), or via phone by calling the recreation.gov phone line at 877-444-6777. If you call this number, please be prepared for longer-than-usual wait times. Please note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the recreation.gov phone line, so we ask you to please prepare by making reservations well in advance. |
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Access is by 4X4 on soft sand only |
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Camp only within designated sites and within 150 feet of the site marker. |
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No drinking water or facilities available; please bring all necessary equipment including water, portable toilets, and fire pans |
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Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack in-pack out' facility |
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Possession of alcohol is prohibited |
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State of Oregon OHV permit required for off-road vehicle riding |
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All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations. Click here for OHV requirements |
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Sites must occupied within first 24 hours of arrival time. Otherwise unoccupied sites will be considered a "no-show" and will be released. |
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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. |
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Due to Snowy Plover critical nesting season certain activities are limited from March 15th through September 15th. Visit Siuslaw Alerts and Notices for more details. |
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There is a 14-day in 30 rolling days camping limit on the Siuslaw National Forest. The 14 days does not have to be consecutive. The 14-day limit covers the entire Siuslaw National Forest and not just this campground as shown in the Rules Section. This means you cannot go to other campgrounds on the Siuslaw National Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. |
