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.
Tue, Oct 27
56
sites
Wed, Oct 28
56
sites
Thu, Oct 29
55
sites
Fri, Oct 30
44
sites
Sat, Oct 31
43
sites
Sun, Nov 1
55
sites
Mon, Nov 2
57
sites
Tue, Nov 3
57
sites
Wed, Nov 4
57
sites
Thu, Nov 5
57
sites
Fri, Nov 6
39
sites
Sat, Nov 7
36
sites
Sun, Nov 8
54
sites
Mon, Nov 9
57
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 046
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 045
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 035
East Dunes
33 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 042
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 054
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 020
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 048
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 024
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 007
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 002
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 018
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 031
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 022
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 013
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 052
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 014
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 059
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 028
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 036
East Dunes
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 030
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 051
East Dunes
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
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
For more information on the Siuslaw National Forest, click here
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Official link
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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 Tue, Oct 27. 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.