East Dunes Campground
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…
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 61 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
61 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 002 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 003 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 004 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 005 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 006 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 007 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 008 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 009 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 010 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 013, 022 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year Round |
| Forest | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Booking | Campsites 38-59 are reservation only. Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Campsites 1-37 are first come, first served. |
| Fees | $25 per night. No cash accepted. First come, first served fees can be paid with a debit or credit card at the West Winds Fee Kiosk located at West Winds Day Use Area, purchased online at recreation.gov, or by scanning the QR code at the information kiosk using the free recreation.gov app. |
| Rules | Camping Regulations. Alcohol ban in OHV riding areas. OHV Rules for Riding. No OHV riding from midnight to 6 a.m. Campers in dispersed areas must have a portable toilet. Metal detection policy |
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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).
| Nearest town | Cloverdale, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.2871° N, 123.9560° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Safari Town Surf Shop ↗ | 20.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 52.6 mi |
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Explore
Video
Exploring Sand Lake Recreation Area on the Oregon Coast
Worth a stop
- 8.8 miHebo Lake Day Use ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge begins about 7.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.9 miNestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,187 acres
- 12.1 miThree Arch Rocks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Fish and Wildlife Service · 15 acres
- 12.3 miThree Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 8 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at East Dunes Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at East Dunes Campground?
$25 per night. No cash accepted. First come, first served fees can be paid with a debit or credit card at the West Winds Fee Kiosk located at West Winds Day Use Area, purchased online at recreation.gov, or by scanning the QR code at the information kiosk using the free recreation.gov app.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at East Dunes Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is East Dunes Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year Round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does East Dunes Campground have?
61 sites, including 61 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at East Dunes Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at East Dunes Campground?
Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, and campfire rings.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at East Dunes Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at East Dunes Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at East Dunes Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Camping Regulations.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at East Dunes Campground?
Sites 013 and 022 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at East Dunes Campground?
Off-road vehicle riding is the primary attraction for campers. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to East Dunes Campground?
Cloverdale, Oregon.
Source: Getting there