Spinreel

Siuslaw National Forest

Spinreel Campground is an off-road vehicle rider's dream, located within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area along Tenmile Creek. Campers can rely on conveniences like drinking water and paved roads, with prime access to expansive off-road riding opportunities along the sandy dunes. The campground also provides a boat launch for visitors seeking to float Tenmile Creek.

Drinking water, flush toilets, trash collection, picnic tables, fire rings, and a boat ramp are available for campers. The ramp is designed for small boats entering Tenmile Creek. There are no electric hookups or dump stations in this campground.

Notifications and Alerts

• There has been a significant amount of rainfall this fall that has been contributing to early flooding. Please drive careful and call ahead if you are concerned about flooding on your stay. If you are planning on using the sand while here, there is significant flooding in the routes, access points, and riding area. Please use caution in your travels.

Need to Know

• Notice to all Dune Riders!

  The Oregon dunes have the highest off-highway vehicle incident rates in the state. Before riding, please be aware of dune riding hazards and what you and others can do to stay safe. Here are some dune riding safety tips along with some general riding tips that can help redu ce incidents. 

  Oregon ATV Program information can be found at www.OregonOHV.org. 

• Guidelines for a safe visit to the Siuslaw National Forest

  The Siuslaw’s campgrounds, day use areas, and trails continue to be open for public enjoyment. While you are visiting the Forest, please adhere to the following guidelines. These guidelines will help ensure a safe and healthy visit for you and your family, our employees and volunteers, and other visitors: 

  Please keep in mind that restrooms are generally cleaned and disinfected at least once daily at the more popular campgrounds and day use sites, and once to three times a week at other sites.

  Be prepared to provide your own soap, sanitizer, or disinfectant.

  If no trash receptacle is provided, please protect your public lands by packing out your waste and trash.

  For more information on COVID-19 in Oregon, please visit: https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19  

• Forest Service-operated campsites on the Siuslaw National Forest are currently available by online reservation only. This policy allows us to continue providing camping opportunities to the public while still mitigating COVID concerns. 

  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.

• No electric hookups available
• State of Oregon OHV permit required for off-road vehicle riding

• Sites must occupied within first 24 hours of arrival time. Otherwise unoccupied sites will be considered a "no-show" and will be released.

• Limit 2 vehicles per site

• 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.

Natural Features

Spinreel Campground is located in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, near a large section of open dunes. The towering dunes provide expansive vistas of the nearby terrain, and the dune field is surrounded by coastal forest.

The Pacific Ocean lies a short distance to the west. Tenmile Creek begins at Tenmile Lake, flows past the campground, and empties into the Pacific Ocean. 

Nearby Attractions

The John Dellenback Dunes Trail is located two miles north of Spinreel Campground. This is a non-motorized trail that traverses a section of tall and open sand dunes on the way to the beach. 

Off-road vehicle riders can check out other nearby riding opportunities in the Hauser and Horsfall areas. 

Recreation

Spinreel is an outstanding location for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Thrill seekers have a choice of riding on designated routes (such as the Coast Guard Trail) or cruising in the open riding zones. 

Elsewhere, the Pacific Ocean beaches provide opportunities for beachcombing, viewing wildlife, and playing in the surf. To the north of the Spinreel Staging Area, there is a beach section open for horseback riders and hikers only (no motorized use). Other portions of the beach are open to off-road vehicles.

Fishing and boating opportunities are also available in Tenmile Creek and Tenmile Lake.

Changes & Cancellations

Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know. 

Contact Information

Mailing

Oregon Dunes Visitor Center 855 HWY 101 Reedsport OR 97467

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 541-271-6000

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Reedsport, Oregon, travel about 12 miles south on Highway 101 to Spinreel Road. Turn right onto Spinreel Road and proceed 1/2 mile to the Spinreel Campground entrance. Turn left to enter the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 026, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop AREA SPINREEL, Type Standard Nonelectric

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