State: Oregon
Address 1: 10 miles north of Pacific City
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 101
Elevation: 15
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
Access for OHVs to 1,100 acres of sand dunes. Climate has strong marine influences with cool summers and moderate winters. Northwest winds in summer with fog. Southwest winds in winter with heavy rainfall.
The Sandlake Recreation Area is popular and busy with off-highway vehicles especially on weekends. There are 3 developed campgrounds: Sandbeach (101 sites), East Dunes (51 sites), and West Winds (20 sites). Day use parking at North Winds. Camping and parking on sand is allowed. Fees required at all areas. All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations. Visit www.oregonohv.org for OHV requirements.
Night riding curfew, midnight to 6 am. Porta potties required for sand camping.
Fees: $20/Night for single unit, $8/Night for extra vehicle (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: Yes
Restrooms: Flush Toilet
Restrictions: Alcohol ban in OHV riding areas
Directions: Located 10 miles north of Pacific City on County 871. Located south of Tillamook, Oregon 11 miles. Travel east on Road 871/Sand Lake Road five miles.