Facilities
Parking aprons are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, and campfire rings. There are 61 total sites. There is limited cell phone service.
Recreation.govOR
East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Siuslaw National Forest
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Thu, Sep 10
35
sites
Fri, Sep 11
18
sites
Sat, Sep 12
16
sites
Sun, Sep 13
43
sites
Mon, Sep 14
50
sites
Tue, Sep 15
53
sites
Wed, Sep 16
56
sites
Thu, Sep 17
50
sites
Fri, Sep 18
32
sites
Sat, Sep 19
31
sites
Sun, Sep 20
44
sites
Mon, Sep 21
49
sites
Tue, Sep 22
53
sites
Wed, Sep 23
52
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
East Dunes Campground is ideal for off-road vehicle lovers, with year-round access to nearly 1,100 acres of coastal sand dunes. Parking aprons are paved. The climate has strong marine influences with cool summers and moderate winters.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 015
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 045
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 007
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 055
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 044
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 053
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 012
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 032
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 038
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 013
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 014
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 057
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 058
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 047
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 059
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 026
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 027
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 025
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 010
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 056
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 050
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 022
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Important notices
The Forest Service is considering a fee increase at this location. If approved, campground fees would increase from $25 to $32 per night. Please visit this webpage to provide a comment and/or learn more about the fee proposal.
No RV hookups or dump stations are available in this campground
All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations
Planning ahead for Fourth of July? Sand Lake Recreation Area will have a ticket system from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5, 2026. Visitors will need a vehicle ticket or a reservation at a developed campground. Campsite vehicle parking limits will be strictly enforced. For more information, please visit fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/sand-lake-fourth-july
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Common questions
Is East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Sep 10. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.