UTV Takeover - Winchester Bay - OR - AREA 18 - North POD Sand CampingUTV Takeover - Winchester Bay - OR - AREA 18 - North POD Sand Camping

Welcome to UTV Takeover - The largest Offroad event in the country! Where are the North POD Sand Camping spots located? Area 18 is referred to as our North Pod campsites. These 150 campsites are located just north of the Dan VanSlyke OHV Staging lot and just west of the lighthouse.  How much are the North POD camping passes? Each pass is $200. How many days are the North POD camping passes good for? Each camping pass is good for six days and five nights starting at noon on Tuesday, August 11th and ending at noon on Sunday, August 16th, 2026. How can I purchase a North POD camping pass? Camping passes can be pre-purchased through our website by using the link on this page. If camping passes do not sell out before the event begins, passes can be purchased at the entry gates when you arrive. Traditionally, these campsites sell out well before the event! Does my North POD camping pass purchase include any event entry wristbands? No. Camping passes and event entry wristbands are sold separately. We did this to keep the cost as cheap as possible and wanted to make sure each participant only has to purchase what they needed. How can I purchase event entry wristbands? You can pre-purchase wristbands through the website for $50 or purchase them at the gate. We recommend purchasing them through the website to help reduce wait times at the gate.  Do I need event entry wristbands to access my camping spot? Yes, please be aware everybody in your vehicle will need wristbands to get through the entry gate to access your camping spot. These wristbands may be pre-purchased through our website for $50 each or obtained at the entry gate during the event. Kids 12 and under are always free!  When can I check into my campsite? The event starts at 9 am on Wednesday, but you can check in starting Tuesday, August 11th at 12 pm PST (noon). Unlike previous years, there is NO additional fee to set up camp on Tuesday afternoon! When do I need to check out? All participants are asked to clean their sites and check out by 12 pm PST (noon) on Sunday, August 16th. We understand that times may vary if you require dozer assistance. Please plan to get an early start and be aware as there could be a bottleneck at the air station or a short delay waiting for a dozer to become available. We ask that everyone be patient as our staff and operators will be working as fast as possible to assist each camper.  Does each vehicle in my camping group need a pass or just the ones pulling trailers? Yes, each vehicle within your pod group will need a pass. The County has a land-use agreement that only allows a certain number of vehicles on the sand at any given time. We monitor the number of vehicles by limiting the number of passes we sell. Vehicle passes will be checked at the gate before you enter the sand. There will be a designated day-use area on the sand, but no overnight parking will be allowed. Will a dozer be available? To increase efficiency, we hope that many of the campers will do research and be prepared to access the sand without the use of a dozer. However, if you don’t feel comfortable doing so, we will have multiple dozers on-site to assist you. The dozer service is FREE but tips are welcome. Please be aware the dozers are inherently slow, and you may have to wait in line for assistance.  Do I need a flag on my vehicle whether driving under the vehicle's power or getting towed to my campsite? Yes. Once your vehicle's tires enter the sand, all standard dune rules apply. This includes, but is not limited to, an ORV Tag and Flag. How do I access my North POD campsite? Area 18 can be accessed from Salmon Harbor Drive just south of the entrance into Half Moon Bay Campground. Does my North POD campsite have utilities? No. These are dry camping sites located on the sand. You will need to bring your own water onto the sand. We recommend filling your tanks in Reedsport before heading south to Winchester Bay. Gray/Blackwater is not permitted to be dumped on the sand. If you need your tanks dumped or filled during the event, please call Roto-Rooter at (541) 290-0775. They will be camped on the sand and would be happy to service your trailer for a small fee. Are campfires allowed in the Pod Sand Camping areas? Campfires are allowed on the sand. Participants are asked to bring their own above-ground fire pit or dig a fire pit in the sand. We asked participants not to throw any cans or garbage in the campfire. Glass bottles and pallets are not allowed in the sand camping areas or in the firepits. Any unused firewood remaining at the end of the event must be taken with you when you leave. Please help us leave the dunes better than we found them!  Are there dumpsters in this area? Area 18 will have access to one (1) 6-yard dumpster located at the entrance. We ask that participants help keep the dunes clean by using this dumpster during the event. Are there restrooms/showers in this area? Area 18 will have access to eight (8) portable restrooms and one (1) handwash station, located at the entrance. Showers are NOT available in this area, but campers will have access to showers located in Half Moon Bay. Is there a Campground Host in this area? Area 18 will NOT have a Campground Host; however, this area will be monitored throughout the event by our UTV TAKEOVER security team.