Established Camping
Siuslaw National Forest Spinreel Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Siuslaw National Forest
Overview
The Spinreel sand camping area is located within the largest off-road vehicle riding zone in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Sand campsites are located directly on the sand and are accessible by 4x4 vehicles only. Visitors to this area can experience the thrill of scaling the vast open dunes, or they can explore the designated sand routes that wind through the coastal forest.__
Recreation
Spinreel is an outstanding location for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Thrill seekers have a choice of riding on designated routes (such as the Coast Guard Trail) or cruising in the open riding zones. Elsewhere, the Pacific Ocean beaches provide opportunities for beachcombing, viewing wildlife, and playing in the surf. To the north of the Spinreel Staging Area, there is a beach section open for horseback riders and hikers only (no motorized use). Other portions of the beach are open to off-road vehicles.
Facilities
Campsites can only be accessed by 4x4 vehicles via soft sand routes. Individual sites are identified by numbered posts; camp only within designated sites and within 150 feet of the site marker. Each site accommodates up to 5 vehicles and 20 people. This camping area is primitive and provides no water, restrooms, or campfire rings. Visitors must bring their own water, portable toilets, and fire pans.
Natural Features
This dispersed camping area is on the sand in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Miles of open sand dunes are available for exploration and adventure. The sand dunes are surrounded by coastal forest, and the Pacific Ocean is nearby. A handful of small ponds are also tucked away amongst the dunes.__
Nearby Attractions
This camping area is near a number of scenic water bodies, including Eel Lake, Tenmile Lake, Tenmile Creek, and the Pacific Ocean.__ The John Dellenback Dunes Trail is located two miles north of the Spinreel Staging Area. This is a non-motorized trail that traverses a section of tall and open sand dunes on the way to the beach.__
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.__
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Great dune site
Great site for exploring the sand dunes. Blackberry bushes throughout, clean bathrooms tidy campsites, friendly people. Sites are pretty close together, and duners can really pack them in!
ATV Central
If you like crowds of people and noise and ATV exhaust this is your place! We drove through but didn’t stay. Very heavy ATV use campground- most campgrounds in Oregon Dunes National Recreational Areas will be this way so expect loud noisy bunch of people.
Campground takes reservation only- no walkups and you must reserve a spot through reservation.gov (and presumably pay an$8 reservation fee?). Normal camping fee is $25/night.
There are dumpsters available but no recycling. There are flush toilets and drinking water. There is no dump station at this campground. Sites had fire pits and picnic tables. Lots of sun and minimal shade here. No privacy and has somewhat of an open layout. Directly across the road is a large store/ ATV rental facility so be aware of lots of people walking about the road side.
Very minimal cell reception.
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Know where you are camping!
Great place but the $10 is SAND Camping in the dunes. The actual campground is $25 a night.
Location
Siuslaw National Forest Spinreel Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Reedsport, Oregon, travel about 12 miles south on Highway 101 to Spinreel Road. Turn right onto Spinreel Road and proceed 1/2 mile to the Spinreel Campground entrance. Follow the main access road for a short distance, and the sand access will be on the left near the off-road vehicle staging area.__
Coordinates
43.56988 N
124.205505 W