Whalen Island

**Location & Access**
Whalen Island offers a convenient boat launch located at the entrance of Whalen Island County Campground near Cloverdale in Tillamook County. The unimproved ramp provides motorized and non-motorized access to Sand Lake and the Sand Lake Estuary. The parking area doubles as a scenic viewpoint over the water, making it a practical stop whether you're launching or exploring the area. Note that there is a day-use parking fee.

**What to Expect**
Sand Lake is a three-acre waterway surrounded by shore pines that provide natural wind protection—helpful in this coastal Oregon location. The area is ideal for kayakers and canoeists looking for calmer estuary paddling rather than open ocean conditions. Several campgrounds are nearby (including East Dunes and Sandbeach campgrounds at the Sand Lake Recreation Area), making this a good base for multi-day paddling trips. The surrounding landscape offers access to hiking trails and nearby wildlife viewing opportunities at Cape Meares and Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuges.

Overview
Hebo Lake Campground is ideal for those wanting a secluded, quiet camping getaway in the forest. Located on Mt. Hebo, this small, family campground has 12 campsites, a historic picnic shelter, a three-acre lake, and access to hiking trails. All 12 campsites are reservable from April through October. The picnic shelter can also be reserved for day-use activities, for groups of up to 25...

Overview
Hebo Lake Campground is ideal for those wanting a secluded, quiet camping getaway in the forest. Located on Mt. Hebo, this small, family campground has 12 campsites, a historic picnic shelter, a three-acre lake, and access to hiking trails. All 12 campsites are reservable from April through October. The picnic shelter can also be reserved for day-use activities, for groups of up to 25 people. During the winter months (November-March) the campground is closed and is only available for day-use activities. April and October campsites are weather dependent so please be prepared for cancellations. If this happens your reservations will be refunded. 
Hebo Lake is cashless so please pay before you arrive as service is limited at the campground. You can either download the recreation.gov app on your phone to pay for day-use and camping fees or go online on your computer or tablet to recreation.gov and pay there. Please go to Siuslaw National Forest on rec.gov and look for day use or if you are camping please pick your site and length of stay at the campground. Any questions please contact the Hebo Ranger Station at (503) 392-5100 we are open Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM.
Recreation
A historic picnic shelter built by the Civil Conservation Corps in 1937, and restored in 2016, is available for day use at the Hebo Lake Day Use site. The 1/2 mile Hebo Lake Loop Trail is a pleasant hike around the lake, and access to the Pioneer - Indian Trail is nearby. Anglers will find five accessible fishing docks around the popular three-acre lake, which is stocked with rainbow trout.Facilities
Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided but there is no drinking water.Natural Features
At an elevation of 1,650 feet, the surrounding forest of western hemlock, Douglas fir, and red alder make the area quite enjoyable on a hot summer day.

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (503) 392-5100.

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