Spinreel Sand Camping

The Spinreel sand camping area is located within the largest off-road vehicle riding zone in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Campsites sit directly on the sand and are accessible by 4x4 vehicles only, so plan accordingly. 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. 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, with no motorized use; other portions of the beach are open to off-road vehicles. 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, so visitors must bring their own water, portable toilets and fire pans. This dispersed camping area is on the sand in the heart of the dunes, with miles of open sand available for exploration and adventure. The sand dunes are surrounded by coastal forest, the Pacific Ocean is nearby, and a handful of small ponds are tucked away amongst the dunes. Other scenic water bodies close at hand include Eel Lake, Tenmile Lake and Tenmile Creek. The John Dellenback Dunes Trail, two miles north of the Spinreel Staging Area, is a non-motorized trail that traverses a section of tall and open sand dunes on the way to the beach.