East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

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.