East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
October 2026
About
Overview
East Dunes Campground is ideal for off-road vehicle lovers, with year-round access to nearly 1,100 acres of coastal sand dunes. The 61-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.
Sites 1-35 are reservable up to 14 days prior to arrival for stays up to 14 days (Lower East Dunes Parking Lot)
Sites 36-39 are first-come, first serve Day-Use sites ONLY, please pay at credit card machine in West Winds Campground (Lower East Dunes Parking Lot)
Sites 40-61 are reservable up to six months in advance all year for stays up to 14 days (Upper East Dunes Parking Lot)
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SITE BEFORE ARRIVAL!!! LIMITED CELL PHONE SERVICE!!!
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, and campfire rings. There are 61 total sites. There is limited cell phone service.
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.
Amenities
Phone: 45.287121, -123.95596
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