Spinreel Sand Camping
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. OHV riding curfew from midnight to 6 a.m. Alcohol prohibition in effect. Beach access restricted March 15 through September 15 for snowy plover nesting. Watch for seasonal flooding at some campsites.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 1:43PM PDT until October 12 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...A moderate risk for sneaker waves is expected. Short period north-northwest wind waves will interact with a building west-northwest long period swell. * WHERE...The beaches of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. The risk will be highest during Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and sweep them into the ocean. The waves can also move logs or other objects which could crush or trap anyone caught underneath. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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
Spinreel Sand Camping is a primitive dispersed camping area located directly on the sand dunes in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, managed by the Siuslaw National Forest. The 17 numbered campsites are accessible only by 4x4 vehicles via soft sand routes from the Spinreel OHV Staging Area. This is a destination for off-road vehicle enthusiasts who want to camp in the midst of the dunes with immediate access to open riding zones and designated sand routes like the Coast Guard Trail. The camping area is fully primitive with no developed amenities. There are no restrooms, potable water, fire rings, or picnic tables at the sites. Campers must bring their own fire pans for campfires, portable toilets, and pack out all trash (dumpsters are available at the sand entrance). Each site can accommodate up to five vehicles and 20 people. The surrounding landscape features miles of open sand dunes, coastal forest, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Nearby attractions include beach access for beachcombing and wildlife viewing, as well as the John Dellenback Dunes Trail two miles north, which offers non-motorized hiking through tall dunes to the beach.
Directions
From Reedsport, Oregon, travel about 12 miles south on Highway 101 to Spinreel Road. Turn right onto Spinreel Road and proceed half a mile to the Spinreel Campground entrance. Follow the main access road for a short distance; the sand access will be on the left near the off-road vehicle staging area. 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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| 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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