Sandbeach Campground
Open year-round. May through October all sites are reservation-only via Recreation.gov. November through April most sites remain reservable, but flood-prone sites (2, 8, 12-14, 24-29, 38-46, 66, 70, 80-81) operate first-come, first-served. July 3-5, 2026 requires vehicle tickets or campground reservations due to holiday crowds.
Frost Advisory issued October 30 at 10:13PM 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...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20-30% chance that temperatures will fall below 32 degrees, especially for locations that do not develop fog. 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. 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.
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.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Sandbeach Campground sits at the heart of the Sand Lake Recreation Area in Siuslaw National Forest, 15 miles southwest of Tillamook on Oregon's North Coast. The 81-site campground serves as base camp for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts drawn to the 1,100 acres of open coastal dunes. All sites feature paved parking aprons, campfire rings, and picnic tables, with centralized flush toilets and drinking water. The adjacent Sand Lake Estuary provides a quieter alternative with fishing, crabbing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing in its 900-acre near-natural habitat. Two neighboring campgrounds, East Dunes and West Winds, add another 77 sites to the recreation area. A State of Oregon OHV permit is required for dune riding, with no motorized use allowed between midnight and 6 a.m. During peak season from May through October, all sites require advance reservations through Recreation.gov. In winter months, certain sites prone to flooding (2, 8, 12-14, 24-29, 38-46, 66, 70, 80-81) become first-come, first-served only.
Directions
From Tillamook, drive south on Highway 101, turn right on County Road 871 (Sandlake Road) for 4 miles to the stop sign. Turn left and continue 1 mile, then turn right on Galloway Road. The campground is at the end of Galloway Road in Sand Lake Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| r6_siuslaw_WWWeb_Front_Desk@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (503) 392-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Recreation.gov Reservations | |
| USFS Sandbeach Campground |
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