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Recreation Region: Sand Lake Recreation Area

Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area

Dispersed camping and day use area with access to the northern end of Sand Lake Recreation Area OHV area. Sites offer vault toilets and fire rings.  No water available.

Reservations

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

A valid Recreation Pass is required for day use parking AND/or sand camping for each day (not night) you are camping on the sand. Recreation Passes that will cover the fee include: 

  • Daily Digital passes purchased online from Recreation.gov (Get it before you go!)
  • Annual Northwest Forest Passes
  • Interagency passes, such as Senior and Military passes
  • Camping Regulations
  • Alcohol ban in OHV riding areas
  • OHV Rules for Riding
  • OHV Curfew and Portable Toilet Requirements for Sand Lake Recreation Area
  • Metal detection policy

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Valid day use pass ($5) or valid recreation pass required. Day passes can be purchased 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. No cash accepted.

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

An office with a green roof and brown siding

Address: 31525 Highway 22 Hebo, OR 97122
Phone: (503) 392-5100
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: r6_siuslaw_WWWeb_Front_Desk@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.31703

Longitude: -123.9434

Directions

Located 10 miles north of Pacific City, OR on County Road 871 ( Sandlake Road).  Travel 4 miles to the stop sign and turn right on County Road 871 ( Sandlake Road) for 1 mile and turn right on Galloway Road, then two miles to Derrick Road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

OHV CampingOHV Camping
OHV Open Area RidingOHV Open Area Riding

Last updated August 6th, 2025