Horsfall Sand Camping

The Horsfall Sand Camping Area is an outstanding destination for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Sites are located directly on the sand at the southern end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. From here, adventure seekers can experience the thrill of riding through vast open dunes or meandering through designated sand routes surrounded by coastal forest. The tops of the dunes provide prime views of the Pacific Coast to the west and the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range to the east. These sites are only accessible to 4X4 vehicles on soft sand, so plan accordingly. Thrillseekers have a choice of riding on designated routes like the Bark Sand Route and the Bull Run Sand Route, or cruising through the open riding zones. Anglers can fish in Jordan Cove, the portion of Coos Bay nearest the campsites. Hikers can access the nearby Bluebill Trail for a 1.2-mile journey around Bluebill Lake. And last but not least, the beach along the Pacific Ocean is only 2 miles from the Horsfall off-road vehicle staging area. Sand campsites can only be accessed by 4X4 vehicles on soft sand routes. No water is available, so campers should bring an ample amount, and the campsites are primitive, so all campers must bring portable toilets and fire pans. Standard sites fit 5 vehicles and up to 20 people; the group campsites fit 10 vehicles and 40 people. Within each campsite, all vehicles and tents must be positioned within 150 feet of the campsite marker post. Campsites are available year-round. This section of the recreation area features tall sand dunes surrounded by coastal forest. Several water bodies are nearby, including Horsfall Lake, Bluebill Lake and Jordan Cove, which is a section of Coos Bay. A wide variety of wildlife is present in the area, including coyote, black bear, elk, mink, porcupine and otter. Coos Bay, a picturesque inlet where the Coos River flows into the Pacific Ocean, is a short distance south of Horsfall Beach Road, and the waterway provides an excellent habitat for sea birds.