East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Open year-round, 24 hours a day. Sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; reserve before arrival as cell service is extremely limited. For Fourth of July weekend (July 3-5, 2026), a vehicle ticket or campground reservation is required, and vehicle parking limits will be strictly enforced.
Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
From Recreation.gov
Planning 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][1]. [1]: http://fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/sand-lake-fourth-july
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
East Dunes Campground is located within the Sand Lake Recreation Area on Oregon's North Coast, between Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda. The 59-site campground provides year-round access to 1,076 acres of open sand dunes surrounded by forests and adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. Off-road vehicle riding is the primary draw, with direct access to the dunes and beach from the campground. The campground features paved parking aprons, flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings at some sites. Sites 1-35 in the Lower East Dunes lot are reservable up to 14 days in advance, while sites 40-61 in the Upper East Dunes lot can be reserved up to six months ahead. Sites 36-39 are day-use only. Cell phone service is extremely limited throughout the area. The nearby Sand Lake Estuary provides additional recreation including fishing, swimming, crabbing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The estuary's 900 acres remain in a near-natural state, providing habitat for many waterfowl species. The climate features strong marine influences with cool summers and moderate winters.
Directions
From Tillamook: Drive south on Highway 101 for 11 miles to Sandlake Road (County Road 871). Turn right and travel 4 miles to a stop sign. Turn left to stay on Sandlake Road for 1 mile, then turn right onto Galloway Road. Follow Galloway Road 2.3 miles to Sand Lake Recreation Area; East Dunes Campground entrance is on the right, 282 feet past the entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 392-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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