East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Siuslaw National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Hebo, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (41 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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 sites campground is part of the Sand Lake Recreation Area and home to a sand dune playground. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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East Dunes Campground offers year-round access to nearly 1,100 acres of coastal sand dunes ideal for off-road vehicle enthusiasts, with 61 sites featuring paved parking aprons, drinking water, flush toilets, and fire rings.
Wildlife alert: Long-tailed Weasel, North American Porcupine, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, North American River Otter, Lynx Americano, Brown Pelican, Surfbird, Common Murre, and Surf Scoter documented in the area.
Insider tips for East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area: Book sites 1-35 early—reservable up to 14 days prior for stays up to 14 days Sites 36-39 are first-come, first-serve day-use only Large sites with plenty of room; arrive early on weekends for best selection
Skip East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're not interested in off-road vehicles—campground is designed primarily for OHV enthusiasts. You dislike crowds—popular destination that requires early booking.
Best time to visit East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with consistent access to sand dunes and amenities.
Nearby campgrounds: West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area (Hebo, OR), Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area (HEBO, OR), Cape Lookout State Park (Netarts, OR), Hebo Lake Campground (Hebo, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Cell signal at East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area (Hebo, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 sites campground is part of the Sand Lake Recreation Area and home to a sand dune playground. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, campfire rings.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook sites 1-35 early
reservable up to 14 days prior for stays up to 14 days
Sites 36-39 are first-come, first-serve day-use only
Large sites with plenty of room; arrive early on weekends for best selection
Campground operates year-round with consistent access to sand dunes and amenities
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
To Access from Pacific City, OR: From Highway 101 take Brooten Road into Pacific City. Turn left onto Pacific Ave at the four way stop. Drive over the bridge and turn right onto Cape Kiwanda Drive. Follow Cape Kiwanda Drive for 2.3 miles and then bear left when it changes to Sandlake Road (County Road 871). Stay on Sandlake Road for 5.2 miles and then turn left onto Galloway Road. Follow Galloway Road for 2.3 miles Once you enter Sandlake Recreation Area continue straight 282 ft and the entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Siuslaw National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Siuslaw National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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