South Jetty Sand Camping
Open year-round with reservations required via Recreation.gov. Sites must be occupied within the first 24 hours of arrival time or the reservation is released. An OHV riding curfew is in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Alcohol is prohibited. Watch for seasonal flooding.
Frost Advisory issued October 30 at 4:42AM 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 tonight 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.
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
South Jetty Sand Camping is a primitive camping area within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, specifically designed for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Located less than two miles south of Florence, Oregon, the camping area sits directly on the sand dunes with access via the Goosepasture Staging Area off South Jetty Road. This is true dispersed camping with no developed infrastructure. Sites are accessible only by 4x4 vehicles capable of navigating soft sand. The Oregon Dunes contain the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America, with wind-sculpted formations towering up to 500 feet above sea level. From the nearby South Jetty Day-Use Area, visitors can access miles of open beach for hiking and wildlife viewing, separate from the motorized riding areas. Designated OHV routes and open riding areas extend south of South Jetty Road. Campers must be fully self-sufficient. There is no potable water, no toilets (portable facilities required), no fire rings (fire pans required), no picnic tables, and no trash service. Oregon OHV permits are required for riding. An OHV curfew is in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and an alcohol prohibition applies. The 14-day stay limit is enforced per 30 rolling days across the entire forest.
Directions
From Florence, Oregon, travel south on Highway 101 for 1 mile to South Jetty Road. Turn right and proceed 1.5 miles to the Goosepasture Staging Area on the left. 4x4 vehicle required for sand access to campsites.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 271-6000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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