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Oregon Dunes NRA - Spinreel to Horsefall
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Spinreel Campground, Spinreel Park, Horsefall OHV Area, Bull Run, Horsefall Lake, Spirit Lake, V8 Hill, Snag Lake, Sandpoint Lake, Signal Tree, Hauser Beach, Beale Lake, Butterfield Lake, Saunders Lake, Clear Lake, Tenmile Creek, Coos Bay, North Bend, Siuslaw National Forest |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Of the three designated dune areas, this is the southernmost but is also the largest. There are several designated campgrounds that provide direct dune access plus numerous primitive sand camps to choose from (4x4 strongly recommended).
The area has three access points - Horsefall Beach Road to the south, Hauser Staging Area as the center access point and Spinreel Campground to the north. The dunes are open year-round to riding however the beach is only open to motorized use October 1 through April 30.
OHVs are not permitted on the dunes south of Horsefall Beach Road. Annual and five day passes can be purchased online or at the Oregon Dunes Visitor Center.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | An operating permit issued for another state will be honored, but only if the issuing state also honors Oregon operating permits. (As of October 1, 2021, Oregon no longer honors stickers from Washington.) (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Yes (108 inches) | Whip Flags Required For Safety 8"x12" red or orange flags required |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 25,600 acres (40 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Coastal | |
| Elevation | 0 to 100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack | None | |
| Sand |  All | paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust | None | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  Some | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | Nat Recreation |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | North Bend, OR | |
| Diesel | North Bend, OR | |
 Water | On Site | Horsefall Beach Campground, Spinreel Campground |
 RV Hookup | North Bend, OR | Oregon Dunes KOA (541) 756-4851 |
 RV Disposal | North Bend, OR | Oregon Dunes KOA (541) 756-4851 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | North Bend, OR |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($5.00) Five Day Pass - $10, Annual Pass - $35 |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Horsfall Beach and Spinreel Campground Fee |
| Comment | Primitive Sand Camping Sites - $10/night. Annual and five day passes can be purchased at Oregon Dunes NRA Visitor Center (541) 271-6000 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | North Bend, OR | ||
| From: North Bend, OR
(For Southern Access - Horsefall Beach Road) 1) Take US-101 North about 2.5 miles 2) Turn left (west) on Trans-Pacific Pkwy, continue about 1 mile 3) Veer right (north-west) on Horsefall Beach Road, first staging area is on the right or continue straight toward Horsefall Beach Campground. (For Central Access - Hauser Staging Area) 4) Take US-101 north about 6 miles 5) Turn left (west) on Hauser Depot Road, continue .2 miles toward staging area. (For Northern Access - Spinreel Campground) 6) Take US-101 north about 11.5 miles 7) Turn left (north-west) on Spinreel Road, continue .3 miles 8) Campground entrance is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Oregon Dunes NRA Visitor Center 855 Highway Ave Reedsport, OR 97467 (541) 271-6000 r6_siuslaw_wwweb_front_desk@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Recreation.gov (877) 444-6777 www.recreation.gov |
| Comment | campground reservation info |
| Contact Info | Oregon ATV Safety Education Card (877) 772-3359 atv.info@state.or.us www.oregon.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon State Parks Online Store 725 Summer Street NE Salem, OR 97301 (800) 551-6949 park.info@oregon.gov store.oregonstateparks.org |
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 4/23/2012 (Thanks!)
Spinreel to Horsefall Dune Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/8/2014 (Thanks!)
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