West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

Campground · Oregon · 18 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

18
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
West Winds
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

West Winds Campground is ideal for off-road vehicle lovers, with year-round access to nearly 1,100 acres of coastal sand dunes. The 18-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 and flush toilets.

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SITE BEFORE ARRIVAL!!! LIMITED CELL PHONE SERVICE!!!

Please contact the Hebo Ranger Station if you have any questions (503) 392-5100 we are open Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM except on federal holidays.

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.

Facilities

Parking spots are paved. Campground amenities include drinking water and flush toilets and garbage pick-up. There are 18 total sites. There is limited cell phone service a cell phone booster is located at the kiosk.

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.

The facts

  • 18 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: West Winds

Site types

  • 18 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Shade — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
02West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
03West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
04West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
05West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
06West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
07West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
08West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
09West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
10West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
11West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
12West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
13West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
14West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
15West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
16West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
17West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾
18West WindsStandard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft8 🐾

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 and the entrance for West Winds Campground should be on the last right before the sand dunes.

To Access from Tillamook, OR: Follow Highway 101 south for 11 miles to Sandlake Road (County Road 871). Turn right onto Sandlake Road and travel 4 miles to a stop sign. Turn left to stay on Sandlake Road, and then travel for 1 mile to Galloway Road. Turn right onto Galloway Road and follow it for 2.3 miles to the entrance of Sandlake Recreation Area. Once you enter Sandlake Recreation Area continue straight and the entrance for West Winds Campground should be on the last right before the sand dunes

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Common questions about West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area have?
18 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area.
Does West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Campfires are allowed at West Winds Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-17.

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