LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR UPCOMING STAY AT OUR RIVER CAMPSITE

Check-In Time: 1:00 PM – Shuttle runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM –Your check out is at 11 a.m. on the morning after the final night you have a paid booking.

Check-in Credit/Debit Authorization:
Upon booking, the provided credit card will be charged. At this time we do not accept cash reservations.

When you arrive: 1) Unload your camping gear to the side of the ramp. 2) Call the Marina Store for your parking shuttle. 3) Follow parking shuttle and lock your vehicle. 4) Ride back to ramp and take shuttle to the Sand Island Campground.

If a guest checks out earlier than their original reservation dates, a $15.00 early departure fee will be added to the reservation. To avoid this, revisions to a reservation should be made 5 days prior to the stay.

Weekdays, call the above number for your shuttle from the main land to the island – Weekends the shuttle comes hourly.  Shuttle to and from the St. Helens Marina Launching Ramp (located right to the North of the marina gate) is as follows: 

• Thursday - Saturday from 10:00 am-6:00 pm
• Sunday from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Closed Monday-Wednesday

See additional parking information below.

Bathrooms are on the island, showers are a 3 minute shuttle ride to the main land. Horseshoes, corn hole, and other games are available to check out and enjoy.

Please note Fire wood is available for $5 a bundle, multiple bundles may be purchased.
Please Pack your own water as there is no running water on the island.

Yummy food and no work makes your stay complete! Visit our local Sunshine Pizza for a multitude of offerings and have food delivery right to you at the shuttle pick up location. Their menu is here.

Generally a 1-night stay is fine; but, during special weekends and holiday seasonal events a 2 night stay may be required.

Don’t forget until you have paid you do not have a reservation.

Each overnight camping area booked may have up to 6 total overnight guests. The rate of $30 per night is charged with your booking.
Over 6 people can book a larger campsite for up to 12 people at one river campsite. These larger camp locations #35,36,39,51 & 53 are $50 per night.

* Tax Payers within City of St. Helens, OR with identification receive $10 cash back gift certificates upon checking in from a choice of local eateries & businesses.

Important Note: Due to regulation changes, we are currently not providing day use.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

For emergency please call 1-503-310-0235. You may check the tent locations on this page from the main menu. The information in this page will give you details on rates directions and answer some basic questions you may have.

Until you have paid you do not have a reservation.

Smoking is permitted within your campsite. No smoking in public spaces or buildings closer than 25 feet from entrance.

Pets in your control are welcome as long as you clean up after them and do not disrupt other guests which will result in being politely asked to leave. Pet pick up bags are located at the Sand Island Dock if needed.

DIRECTIONS TO SAND ISLAND CAMPGROUND