Oregon · published-coordinate region
Umpqua Sand Camping
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USDA Forest Service27Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
27Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Umpqua is home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Off-road vehicle riding is a popular activity here, and visitors are rewarded with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean from the tops of the dunes.
These sites are only accessible to 4X4 vehicles on soft sand. Please plan accordingly.
Recreation
The main attraction is off-road vehicle riding. The Umpqua area features a large open riding zone with expansive sand dunes and stunning vistas of the ocean and the surrounding topography.
Each year, the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce hosts the summertime Dunefest event for riders of all ages. Dunefest provides opportunities for motocross racing, treasure hunting in the sand, freestyle riding shows, and more.
Facilities
Sand campsites can only be accessed by 4X4 vehicles. No water is available so campers should bring an ample amount. Campsites are primitive and all campers must bring portable toilets and fire pans. Seasonal rainfall may temporarily affect certain campsites; contact the Oregon Dunes Visitor Center for seasonal information.
Standard sites fit 5 vehicles and up to 20 people. The group campsites fit 10 vehicles and 40 people. Campsites are available year-round (by reservation only) and reservations may fill up quickly in peak summer season. Within each campsite, all vehicles and tents must be positioned within 150 feet of the campsite marker post.
Natural Features
Campsites are dispersed amongst the dunes along the Pacific Coast. The Umpqua River is a short drive north and Eel Lake is a short drive south. The sand camping area is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level.
Nearby Attractions
Visit Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, to the north of the Umpqua sand camping area. The Umpqua River Lighthouse stands on the site of the first lighthouse built on the Oregon Coast in 1857. The current lighthouse dates back to 1890.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.Charges & Cancellations
Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 27 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
27
Vehicle limit
27
Vehicle length
27
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
21
Tent Only Nonelectric
4
Group Standard Nonelectric
2
Operator directions
From Reedsport, Oregon, travel about 3 miles south on Highway 101 to Winchester Bay. Turn right onto Salmon Harbor Drive. Proceed for 2.5 miles on Salmon Harbor Drive to the National Forest boundary. Vehicles can access the sand at the boundary, or from the two Umpqua Beach day-use/off-road vehicle staging areas. Umpqua Beach Staging Area #3 is at the end of the road, a total of 4 miles from the intersection with Highway 101.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
27 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 27 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 031 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 032 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 033 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 40 people 10 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 034 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 035 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 036 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 037 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 038 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 039 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 040 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 041 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 042 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 043 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 044 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 045 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 046 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 047 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 048 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 049 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 050 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 051 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 052 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 053 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 054 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 40 people 10 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 055 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 056 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 057 AREA UMPQUA ODNRA Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 20 people 5 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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