USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 122
- Hookups
- 81 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DROP STA. LOOP ROAD (NFSR 1131115) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- HEBO
- Address
- Hebo Ranger District, HEBO, OR, 97122
- Phone
- (503)392-5100
- Activities
- Fishing, Hiking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
81 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Sandbeach Campground is ideal for off-road vehicle lovers, with year-round access to nearly 1,100 acres of coastal sand dunes. The 81-site campground is part of the Sand Lake Recreation Area and home to a sand dune playground. Parking aprons are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings and an off-road vehicle loading ramp. All sites during the summer season (May-October) are reservations ONLY!!
During the winter season (November-April) sites 2, 8, 12-14, 24-29, 38-46, 66, 70, 80-81 flood frequently and will not be available to reserve during this time. They will only be open to first-come, first serve and if you wish to stay at one of these spots during this timeframe please use the credit card machine located in the West Winds Campground parking lot. All other sites not listed above will still be reservable during the winter.
Please contact the Hebo Ranger Station if you have any questions (503) 392-5100 we are open Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM except on federal holidays.
Recreation
Off-road vehicle riding is the primary attraction for campers.
The nearby Sand Lake Estuary offers fishing, swimming, crabbing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The near-natural state of the 900-acre estuary provides a home to many species of waterfowl.
Facilities
Parking aprons are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings and an off-road vehicle loading ramp. There are 81 total sites, all of which are reservable during the peak season (May - October).
Natural Features
The climate has strong marine influences with cool summers and moderate winters.
The Sand Lake Area includes 1,076 acres of open sand dunes, surrounded by forests, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (503) 392-5100.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 33° | 19° | 44° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 31° | 20° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 32° | 25° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 34° | 25° | 49° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 44° | 39° | 32° | 64° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 46° | 40° | 36° | 62° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 50° | 43° | 38° | 62° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 51° | 44° | 40° | 64° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 50° | 43° | 38° | 64° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 46° | 40° | 33° | 64° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 36° | 29° | 49° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 33° | 21° | 45° | 7 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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