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
Ricardo C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
Really nice place!!
Seth P
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
Poor location was unable to camp, site was located rite on main traffic area after one of my kids almost got ran over before we even got setup decided to camp somewhere else
Lucas S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
4X4 Vehicle is REQUIRED!! Nowhere on this site does it say, but you are not going to be able to camp here without an off-road vehicle. We arrived late, around 10pm, planning to hike across the sand to set up camp (we don't have a 4X4). The camp host told us we are not allowed to park in the (HUGE, empty) parking lot. The only way for us to camp there was to drive 4 miles back to Winchester Bay, park our car, and hike the 4 miles back. We ended up camping on the side of a random dirt road about an hour away (past midnight at this point) because of this ridiculous policy—and a failure to clearly state the policy on the campground and campsite description pages. Oh, and he said we were the *fourth* group he sent home that day for the same reason! Hope they at least give us a full refund.
Donald G
VerifiedAugust 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
Camp host was a grump
Jackson F
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
You gotta drive on sand and the spots are marked poorly. Not worth it
Michael H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: AREA UMPQUA ODNRA
We love to camp out on the sand, be near the action, and let our kids ride in the bowls for hours right next to camp. You do need to be prepared, know how to drive and tow in the soft sand, as well as travel with others. We've gotten to our site just fine, and over a few warm dry days with traffic on the sand, it's been difficult to get out without some help from another vehicle while towing a trailer. But being prepared makes the difference, and keeps our outings fun and safe.
Anonymous
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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. |
