Umpqua Sand Camping
Open year-round. All sites require advance reservations via Recreation.gov. Sites not occupied within 24 hours of arrival time are released as no-shows. Alcohol possession is prohibited. Snowy Plover nesting restrictions in effect March 15 through September 15.
Cascade Head Road (FSR 1861) Motor Vehicle Traffic Closure
A landslide occurred on Nov. 12, 2021 closing multiple sections of Forest Service Road (FSR) 1861.The first landslide occurred about 100 feet west of Highway 101 on FSR 1861. The road is impassible and closed to vehicles. Hart’s Cove Trail #1303 can be accessed by hiking the Rainforest Trail…
Forest Service Road 1633 Road Closure
A section of Forest Service Road 1633 is closed for public safety.
Forest Road 25, 5840, 2127, 5840 Traffic Delays
Forest Service Road 25 and 5840 will have intermittent delays through April 2026 due to restoration work with heavy equipment. Delays should be limited to 20 minutes and most of the work will occur on week days. There will also be heavy truck traffic on the 25 coming out the 2127 to Indian Creek…
About
Umpqua Sand Camping provides a unique primitive camping experience within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, home to the tallest sand dunes on the Oregon Coast, reaching up to 500 feet above sea level. The 57 numbered campsites are dispersed throughout the dunes and accessible only by 4x4 vehicles on soft sand. Standard sites accommodate up to 5 vehicles and 20 people, while two group sites (33 and 54) accommodate up to 10 vehicles and 40 campers. This is truly primitive camping: no toilets, water, fire rings, or trash services are provided. Campers must bring portable toilets, fire pans, ample drinking water, and pack out all garbage. All vehicles and tents must be positioned within 150 feet of the campsite marker post. Sites 46-57 may experience seasonal flooding. Off-road vehicle riding is the primary attraction, with expansive open riding zones offering stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean. A State of Oregon OHV permit is required, and vehicles must meet a 93dB sound limit. Possession of alcohol is prohibited throughout the camping area. Snowy Plover nesting restrictions apply from March 15 through September 15.
Directions
From Reedsport, Oregon, travel about 3 miles south on Highway 101 to Winchester Bay. Turn right onto Salmon Harbor Drive. Proceed for 2.5 miles to the National Forest boundary. Vehicles can access the sand at the boundary or from the two Umpqua Beach day-use/OHV staging areas. Umpqua Beach Staging Area #3 is at the end of the road, 4 miles from Highway 101.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | None |
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