Sandhill Crossing

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Sandhill Crossing is a National Forest campground near Paisley, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Paisley, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

Sandhill Crossing sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.5 miles outside the boundary of Gearhart Mountain Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

North Fork Sprague Wild and Scenic River: Remote lodgepole-and-meadow campground at about 6,300 ft overlooking the North Fork of the Wild and Scenic Sprague River; a popular fall hunting camp.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 5

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets and fire rings.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,200 ft

42.5941, -120.8809 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Sandhill Crossing is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 6,200 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sandhill Crossing?

No. Sandhill Crossing is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Sandhill Crossing?

Camping at Sandhill Crossing is free.

How many campsites does Sandhill Crossing have?

Sandhill Crossing has 5 campsites.

When is Sandhill Crossing open?

Sandhill Crossing is open from May 15 to October 15.

Is there cell service at Sandhill Crossing?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Sandhill Crossing. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Sandhill Crossing?

Sandhill Crossing is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Sandhill Crossing

fishypedia.com · 22 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Ana River, whose mapped center point is 22 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Ana River fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Sandhill Crossing, in a straight line: Summer Lake Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, season, notableFeature, fee, toilets, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-29

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