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OHV Sand Camping at the Oregon Dunes

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Sand Camping Q & A's

• Where can I sand camp at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area?

• Sand Camping Regulations

• What is different from previous years?

• How do I get a site?

• How do I choose and register for a site?

• Special Considerations

• Why designate sand camping sites?

• Other Facilities & Activities at the Oregon Dunes

• Questions?

Where can I sand camp at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area?

In areas open to motorized use, camping is only allowed in designated campsites. The maps below show the areas of the Oregon Dunes NRA that are open to motorized use and the location of the designated sites for sand camping.

• North: South Jetty to Siltcoos Map

  • South Jetty Access
  • Siltcoos Access

• Umpqua: Umpqua Dunes Map

  • Umpqua Access

• South: Spinreel to Horsfall Map

  • Spinreel Access
  • Hauser Access
  • Horsfall Access

Sand Camping Regulations:

• Obey all Federal and State laws.

• Possession of alcohol is prohibited.

• Camp only within designated sites, and within 150 feet of site posts.

• Pack out trash and keep bagged while camping.

• Drown campfires with water; do not burn cans or bottles.

• Use portable toilets or restroom facilities.

• Standard sites are limited to 5 vehicles/20 people.
  Group sites are limited to 10 vehicles/40 people

• Site use is non-transferable, revocable and fee is non-refundable.

• Violation of conditions may result in a citation, fine and/or revocation of permit.

What is different from previous years?

• Northwest Forest Passes and Oregon Coast Passes will not be valid for sand camping after December 31, 2005. Effective January 1, 2006, Standard site fee is $10 per site/night and Group site fee is $20 per site/night

• Camping will only be allowed in designated Sand Campsites. Standard sites have a maximum capacity of 5 primary vehicles and 20 people.

• Group Sand Campsites have a maximum capacity of 10 primary vehicles and 40 people.

• Only the primary permit holder completes a sand camping permit for a designated site and deposits the OFFICE COPY portion of the permit in the fee tube. The permit has 5 individual permit stubs that each vehicle in the site must display.
  

How do I get a site?

Occupancy check-in time is 2p.m. and check-out time is 1p.m.

Check Reservation boards at fee stations to determine site availability.

Standard Sites

• Non-Reservation Season
  October 1 to April 30
  Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, only group sites are reservable during this period.

• Reservation Season
  May 1 to September 30
  Sites are available by reservation.
  There is a reservation processing fee.
  (877) 444-6777
  www.recreation.gov

• Reservations are necessary for holiday weekends, and are highly recommended in the summer to secure your favorite campsite.

• TIP: When reserving a site through Recreation.gov, request the site by access area plus "sand camp." For example, to request a site located in the Umpqua Access area, request or search for "Umpqua Sand Camp." For the Hauser Access area, "Hauser Sand Camp," for Siltcoos Access, "Siltcoos Sand Camp."

Group Sites

• Group sites are only available by reservation year-round.

• There is a $9 reservation processing fee.
  (877) 444-6777
  www.recreation.gov
  

How do I choose and register for a site?

• At entry fee stations, check reservation boards: only non-reserved sites are available. During the reservation season, check reservation board daily.

• Once you have selected and occupied a site, return to the fee station to complete and deposit sand camping permit OFFICE COPY in fee tube within 30 minutes of arrival (one permit per site – except group sites).

• Display sand camping permit stub in each highway vehicle.

• Holder agrees to conditions of the permit, and is responsible for the site.
  

Special Considerations

• Ensure your vehicle can travel over soft sand in a dune environment and comply with the regulations for vehicles operating off-highway in the State or Oregon.

• Some sites are not recommended for trailers. Please consider your vehicle’s capabilities and driving skills in reserving or choosing designated sites.

• Paved overnight parking or overflow parking is not available for vehicles unable to access the sand camping sites.

• Possession of alcohol is prohibited.
  

Why designate sand camping sites?

• To help maintain dispersed sand camping, staging and riding opportunities

• To improve visitor accountability through regulation

• To promote resource protection

• To enhance public safety at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

OHV Campgrounds & Day Use Staging Areas

Find information about OHV campgrounds and staging areas in the OHV at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area section or our Trip Planning section.

Other Activities at the Oregon Dunes

Find out more about the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area including hiking, camping and beachcombing. MORE

Questions?

Can't find the information you need on this website? Feel free to contact the following Siuslaw National Forest office.

• Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
  Contact the ODNRA Visitor Center

USDA Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forest
Last modified Monday, March 19 2007