The Oregon Dunes are part of the Siuslaw National
Forest, managed by the USFS. They are divided into two sections:
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and The Sand Lake
Recreation Area. Sand Lake
Recreation AreaSand Lake Section -
Between Tillamook & Pacific City 700 acres of Open Sand and trails.
OHV Beach Access.
Open Year-round.Note: road construction
in progress, expect delays as well as "temporary" road
surfaces.Riders of all experience
levels will find challenges on the sand dunes north of Sand Lake
Estuary. There are ecologically fragile areas within the park which
are closed - be sure to consult with the rangers before riding.
Riders are encouraged not to drive on established vegetation. Take
special care riding over dune crests and in other limited site
range placesDirections:
Follow US Highway 101 to Sand Lake Road, approximately fifteen
miles south of Tillamook. Turn west on Sand Lake and follow signs
to Sand Lake Recreation Area.Fees:
Sandbeach Campground - $16.00 per site, $8.00 for each additional
vehicle*.
West Winds Camping/Parking area - $10.00 per license street legal
vehicle, per day.
East Dunes Camping/Parking area - $10.00 per license street legal
vehicle, per day.
Derrick Road Dispersed and on the sand - $5.00 a day per street
legal vehicle.On the Memorial Day, July
4th and Labor Day, if the holiday falls on the week end or is tied
to a Friday or Monday, an additional holiday entry permit is
required to gain entrance to the Sand Lake Recreation Area. The
holiday entry permits go on sale February 1 and are sold on a first
come first serve bases at the Hebo Ranger District. Each permit
cost $10.00 per license street legal vehicle.*Currently the Sandbeach campground is closed during the
winter months because of flooding. West Winds, East Dunes, Derrick
Road and the open sand are open for business year round.On-Site Facilities:
Restrooms (no showers), telephone, site manager, drinking water,
nearby groceries. There are 101 campsites open March through
September. The months of May through September, 60 of the sites are
reservable and the remaining 41 sites are on a first come, first
served. During March and April, all sites are on a first come,
first served basis.Camping allowed in
parking areas year round.
Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777
or online at Reserve USAContact
Info: Hebo Ranger District
PO Box 235
Hebo, OR 9712(503) 392-3161
Website:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/siuslaw/contact/index.shtml#hebo
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