Sand Lake Recreation Area

Category: Park

Address: 7000 Galloway Rd, Cloverdale, OR 97112, USA

Phone: +18774446777

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Jaclyn LaMar

Apr 26, 2022

This camp site and stretch of beach are both SO BEAUTIFUL! I saw seagulls and crabs and clams... So much wildlife ❤️ There is a restricted section between the estuary and the beach that's blocked off to preserve sand bird nesting sites. PLEASE respect that and keep out of that area between March and September! We want to keep our native wildlife thriving and preserve Oregon's biodiversity. My only complaint was how loud the ATVs were the whole time we were there. I guess there's an ATV rental place just down the road and the dunes look perfect for riding around on. Luckily the camp had a quieter side further away from where everyone was riding. That makes it a great place for people who want to ride and for people who just want to get away - not so great for people who want serenity, quiet, and the signs of nature though. Just keep that in mind when planning your trip I guess.

Catherine

Apr 2, 2022

Great time! You can bring your own or rent an atv near by and they will bring it to the Dunes for you. So much fun! Riding along the beach or in the Dunes! You can do the same thing around Dunes City! Huge blast! Would not miss this! But plan months in advance. You will need to reserve an atv if you are renting. If you have your own camping at the location is perfect but that will also need a reservation far in advance. Go, ride, have the time of your life!!!!

Jaennae Kuykendall

Feb 20, 2022

Beautifully stunning location and views. Variety in the campsites for size of space and type of fire pit. I liked that they had two spaces per site to park the car next to the trailer while also having room to leave the car hooked up if preferred. This place is majorly for off roading it seems with a huge and cool sandy flat zone for people to cruise around and then a slight hill with loose sand that leads to the beach for more cruising. If you are looking for a place to play with your off road toys you'll love it. If you want to sleep in and enjoy peace and quiet you might want to choose a different one because the engines start up at 7am sharp.

Steven Albin

Feb 16, 2022

Such a fun place with a little something for everybody. Great dune camping destination. Beach access is great as well. Plenty of riding areas for all levels of experience.

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Questions & Answers

Do you tent camping for this weekend

brandy tyler | Jun 18, 2018
Jeff Dunlap | Jun 19, 2018

Yes tent is fine

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Are there places to drive out to and set up a volleyball net??

Jacob Eagle | Jun 18, 2018
Lorien Shaw | Jun 19, 2018

Certainly you could, but it's more about racing around the sand dunes and flats in ATVs. The incumbent noise and potential danger from fast vehicles would make a volleyball game difficult unless you walked down the stretch of beach where vehicles are not allowed. This is a vehicle-oriented park, not pedestrian.

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Are the dune recreational areas closing soon at sand lake? Any info would be great!

Michael Turner | Jun 17, 2021
Jindriska Kosakova | Jun 18, 2021

So they have been open however with the fires going on I'm not so sure. I would try to find out what is going on in Tillamook county.

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Can I take my dodge out there n shred some sand with everyone ?

Taylor Moody | Jun 18, 2019
R K | Jun 19, 2019

Yes, exactly what z said. Plus $5 for a day use pass

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Can you camp on the dunes

Nolan Henry | Jun 18, 2018
Don Hinkley Jr | Jun 19, 2018

Yes you can camp on the sand. Their go stright in stop and talk with camp host he will let you now ware you can camp

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Are dogs required on leashes?

Patty Pomeroy | Jun 18, 2018
Mayra Hernández | Jun 19, 2018

When I went, there were a few dogs and none were on leashes. No one made a big deal. The specific area I was at didn't have a sign forbidding dogs. We were right by the water. There were kids playing on one end and people fishing on the other. The dogs stayed close to the owners for the most part but again, none were on leashes.

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Can you rent four wheelers or dune buggies at Sand Dunes Rec Area.

Deborah Sturdivant | Aug 21, 2021
Judy Crabtree | Aug 22, 2021

Tsunami is the Rental Place down there.

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We own a 42' 5th wheel that weighs about 14k loaded. I want to camp on the dunes but don't want to brake things in the trailer. Has anyone done this and how hard is it on the trailer?

Nephi Bahr | Jun 17, 2021
Alex Dobrukhin | Jun 18, 2021

Yeah, people do take 5th wheels that long out on the sand but definitely air down to like 10-15 psi on all tires and dont let off the gas until you get on more compact sand.

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Is this place closed during winter time?

PATO AVENTURAS TV | Jun 17, 2021
Sherry Anderson-Hedblom | Jun 18, 2021

No, it's opened. We go in November every year. If you can't register online you can pay cash in the drop box. The camp host are there year around and are great!

Is there a place to rent 4 wheelers in the dunes?

Gabby Rivera | Jun 17, 2021
Larry Reeves | Jun 18, 2021

Pacific city has a place

Are dunes opened for camping for 4th of july?

yomara velazquez | Jun 17, 2021
Roy Crawford | Jun 18, 2021

As of 5 days ago it was going to be open but it will be very packed

Are the dumes opened for camping for 4th of july?

yomara velazquez | Jun 17, 2021
Christa Moyer | Jun 18, 2021

Yes.we were there last wnkd and it was packed even the day parking area

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How do I make reservations for an overnight stay in a motorhome at sand lake

Brad Yoast | Jun 17, 2021
scott Forgacs | Jun 18, 2021

There are 4 areas to choose from when camping. 1st is sand beach campground, they require reservation only. Go to www.recreation.gov for reservations. 2nd is East dunes campground, it is first come first serve, no reservations. 3rd is the west winds campground, this is also first come first serve, no reservations. 4th is sand camping on the dunes.

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Is open for camping now?

Benjamin Rosales | Jun 17, 2021
Danny Hawkins | Jun 18, 2021

Closed

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Is open for camping in the night??

Lidia Cortes | Jun 17, 2020
MarcoAntonio Vega | Jun 18, 2020

Is not open for camping; it's open for day use only

Where is the closest place to fill up with water so I do t have to carry a full tank 300 miles?

Chris Cisneros | Jun 17, 2020
Joe | Jun 18, 2020

Your water from home will probably be better

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Does the rv reserved spots have hook ups for water and sewer?

Octavio Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2020
marcia anderson | Jun 18, 2020

No

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Can you rent an ATV here?

Laura Adams | Jun 17, 2020
Josh H. | Jun 18, 2020

There's a place called Sand Lake Tsunami ATV Rental. That's where youd rent an ATV.

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is there any tent sites open

Ellen Brewster | Jun 17, 2020
Ernesto Vazquez | Jun 18, 2020

Well you can put you tent anywhere in the sand. But like site only for tents no.

How much does it cost per night?

OmgitsKurtis Dendy | Jun 18, 2019
Chris Arneson | Jun 19, 2019

Free if you camp out on the sand at a tree line or $25 a night in the camp ground best to reserve in advance but you don't have to unless it's a major event/holiday.

Is there electricity in camp ground. What is the fee for camping

Larru Brewer | Jun 18, 2019
Sherri | Jun 19, 2019

$60.00 when we stayed there for the weekend on in September of 2018

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Do we bring in I our water, are there spigots?

Peg Ainsworth | Jun 18, 2019
Erik Mcconnell | Jun 19, 2019

I believe in the camp grounds there is water spickets. But we brought our own water because we camped out in the sand away from the camp grounds.

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What is a atv permit and were would I get one

jason Steen | Jun 18, 2019
Mark Lankford | Jun 19, 2019

Any mtorcycle shop! U have to have the online permit as well all ages. Under 16 has to do a rider evaluation and or ride test as well.

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We camp on the dunes regularly, but have never been over a holiday weekend. Does anyone know if we need a special pass for Labor Day weekend?

Michelle Fricchione | Jun 18, 2019
Jim Larson | Jun 19, 2019

No special pace needed but why would you want to go to the dunes during the most crowded time safety first avoid riding with idiots and pick a weekend that doesn't attract thousands of extra riders.

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Are camp fires allowed

Nohe Campuzano | Jun 18, 2019
Brady Bennett | Jun 19, 2019

Yes

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Are you aloud a fire at the camp site. Do to fire danger

Rob Halverson | Jun 18, 2019
Jamie J Jensen | Jun 19, 2019

Yes u have to burn in a designated area and it's all right can't have them too big though make sure there's water or fire extinguisher and a shovel nearby

Can you go swimming?🏖🏖🗺

твой Свет | Jun 18, 2019
VIKTORIA LYNN DAWES | Jun 19, 2019

Sure , but it is the ocean... Brrrrr!

Are there palaces for rv toy haulers

Randy Gamble | Jun 18, 2018
Paul Peynado | Jun 19, 2018

Yes. I've even seen people set up shop right in the Sand Dune area under trees. I am not sure if that's legal.

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Can you camp for free I have a 33 ft toy hauler

Garyalanlape “gary” Garyalanlape2012 | Jun 18, 2018
Garyalanlape “gary” Garyalanlape2012 | Jun 19, 2018

How do you pay and who do you pay go I need to worry about it or should I try to go online and pay I've never been there

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are there any events goin on at sandlake this weekend

Warren Tapp | Jun 18, 2018
Don Hinkley Jr | Jun 19, 2018

Not that i now of. But is open and some times their is alot of poeple riden

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is the campground open for overnight camping this time of year?

Mitch M | Jun 18, 2018
karen poe | Jun 19, 2018

yes as long you want rain it has been putting buckets but we opened after gov shutdown

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How do I reserve a spot for the weekend?

Austin Bell | Jun 18, 2018
Cassandra Manning | Jun 19, 2018

There is a first come first served area and there is a reservable campground. Sandbeach campground is reservable and east and west dunes campgrounds are walk in. I believe you can reserve online or there is a phone number.

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