Campground

Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

Siuslaw National Forest
Near Pacific City, Oregon

Facilities

Parking aprons are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings and an off-road vehicle loading ramp. There are 81 total sites, all of which are reservable until further notice.

Natural Features

The climate has strong marine influences with cool summers and moderate winters.

The Sand Lake Area includes 1,076 acres of open sand dunes, surrounded by forests, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.

Recreation

Off-road vehicle riding is the primary attraction for campers.



The nearby Sand Lake Estuary offers fishing, swimming, crabbing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The near-natural state of the 900-acre estuary provides a home to many species of waterfowl.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Off Road Vehicle Trails

Amenities

  • Flush Toilets
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Picnic Area
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Tent Pad
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Privacy

Getting Here

Latitude
45° 17' 3.0012" N
Longitude
123° 57' 20.0016" W

To Access from Pacific City, OR: From Highway 101 take Brooten Road into Pacific City. Turn left onto Pacific Ave at the four way stop. Drive over the bridge and turn right onto Cape Kiwanda Drive. Follow Cape Kiwanda Drive for 2.3 miles and then bear left when it changes to Sandlake Road (County Road 871). Stay on Sandlake Road for 5.2 miles and then turn left onto Galloway Road. Follow Galloway Road for 2.3 miles and then turn left onto Forest Road 1131. Proceed for 0.2 miles; the entrance to Sandbeach Campground is on the right side of the road.

To Access from Tillamook, OR: Follow Highway 101 south for 11 miles to Sandlake Road (County Road 871). Turn right onto Sandlake Road and travel 4 miles to a stop sign. Turn left to stay on Sandlake Road, and then travel for 1 mile to Galloway Road. Turn right onto Galloway Road and follow it for 2.3 miles to Forest Road 1131. Turn left onto Forest Road 1131 and proceed for 0.2 miles; the entrance to Sandbeach Campground is on the right side of the road.

Need to Know

  • No RV hookups or dump stations are available in this campground

  • All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations
  • For more information on the Siuslaw National Forest, click here

  • 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.
  • Contact Information

    Hebo Ranger District
    31525 HIGHWAY 22
    PO Box 235
    HEBO, OR 97122

    For facility specific information, please call (503) 392-5100.

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