About Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area
Dispersed camping and day use area with access to the northern end of Sand Lake Recreation Area OHV area. Sites offer vault toilets and fire rings. No water available.
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Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area
Cloverdale, Oregon · Tillamook County · Facility
Dispersed camping and day use area with access to the northern end of Sand Lake Recreation Area OHV area. Sites offer vault toilets and fire rings. No water available.
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45.31703, -123.94340
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Weather at Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
58°/44°
🌬 12mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:54 PM
Sun
Clear
58°/44°
🌬 17mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:55 PM
Mon
Clear
73°/47°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:31 AM ↓ 8:56 PM
Tue
Overcast
76°/53°
💧 2%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:30 AM ↓ 8:57 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
59°/50°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:30 AM ↓ 8:58 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Located 10 miles north of Pacific City, OR on County Road 871 ( Sandlake Road). Travel 4 miles to the stop sign and turn right on County Road 871 ( Sandlake Road) for 1 mile and turn right on Galloway Road, then two miles to Derrick Road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area
Heading to Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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