Part of the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, Oregon’s Highway 101 offers a wealth of coastal recreation opportunities, panoramic overviews of the ocean and world-class sand dunes, towering spruce and fir trees, and tide pools. The unique Highway 101 runs the length of Oregon's Pacific Coast and provides the main north/south travel corridor through coastal portion of the Siuslaw National Forest. The Forest is only one of…

The landscape changes south of Florence, although the most dramatic change, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, is often hidden from view. The 47-mile long and one-mile wide sandbox has areas designated for bird watching and dune riding. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, more than 31,000 acres, offers a place for everyone. You can camp, arrange a tour, take an exhilarating off-highway vehicle ride, walk…

This is the trailhead for Kentucky Falls Trail #1376 Also provides access for North Fork Smith Trail. See trail pages for more information.

Noel Ranch Boat Launch is located on the Smith River and provides anglers with excellent opportunity to fish in a quiet forested setting.

This is the trailhead for the North Fork Smith Trail #1351 Also provides access for Kentucky Falls Trail See Trail pages for more information.

The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in Reedsport, Oregon offers interpretive exhibits, maps, brochures, books and gifts, and a friendly and helpful staff that can help you make the most of your visit to the Oregon Dunes. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area office sells recreation passes and special forest product permits such as mushrooms and firewood. Activities & Events Field Ranger…

Spinreel Sand Camp sites are located directly on the sand in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Access to campsites is only by 4x4 vehicles via soft sand routes. Individual sites are identified by numbered posts. Each site accommodates up to five vehicles and 20 campers for tent camping. Spinreel OHV Staging Area is the access point for the sand camping sites #58 to 73.…

South Jetty area provides day use access to the beach and dunes, with separate areas for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use and non-motorized use. Walkers and hikers can enjoy miles of open beach and explore dune formations above the Siltcoos River. OHV enthusiasts will find two developed staging areas and access to a dozen dispersed sand campsites available by permit. Please see…

Located less than a mile from Florence, OR, this popular OHV staging area can be accessed from South Jetty Road. This large paved parking area can accomodate longer trailers, but can often be full by mid-morning during the busy summer season and sunny weather weekends. OHV riders have access to large open sand dunes, designated OHV trails through vegetated areas as well as the beach. Goosepasture Staging also…

Day use for South Jetty Road

This popular day use area offers lots to do. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty Staging and Goose Pasture Staging. There are also six lots providing excellent access to the beach. Two other parking areas are open viewpoints of wetlands for great wildlife observation. Visitors will also find the crab dock parking area that provides opportunities to…

This popular day use area provides opportunities for most visitors. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty OHV Staging and Goose Pasture OHV Staging. There are also six lots providing excellent access to the beach. Two other parking areas are open viewpoints of wetlands for great wildlife observation. Visitors will also find the crab dock parking area…

This popular day use area provides opportunities for most visitors. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty OHV Staging and Goose Pasture OHV Staging. There are also six lots providing excellent access to the beach. Two other parking areas are open viewpoints of wetlands for great wildlife observation. Visitors will also find the crab dock parking area…

This popular day use area provides opportunities for most visitors. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty OHV Staging and Goose Pasture OHV Staging. There are also six lots providing excellent access to the beach. Two other parking areas are open viewpoints of wetlands for great wildlife observation. Visitors will also find the crab dock parking area…

This popular day use area provides opportunities for most visitors. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty Staging and Goose Pasture Staging. There are also six lots providing excellent access to the beach. Two other parking areas are open viewpoints of wetlands for great wildlife observation. Visitors will also find the crab dock parking area that…

This popular day use area provides opportunities for most visitors. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty OHV Staging and Goose Pasture OHV Staging. There are also six lots providing excellent access to the beach. Two other parking areas are open viewpoints of wetlands for great wildlife observation. Visitors will also find the crab dock parking area…

This popular day use area provides opportunities for most visitors. These twelve parking areas start out with two sand access lots for off highway vehicles; South Jetty OHV Staging and Goose Pasture OHV Staging. There are also six lots providing excellent access to the beach. Two other parking areas are open viewpoints of wetlands for great wildlife observation. Visitors will also find the crab dock parking area…

Crab dock parking area that provides opportunities to enjoy a day of crabbing or fishing.

South Jetty sand camping sites are located directly on the sand, dispersed along the coast and the Siltcoos River and must be accessed by 4X4 vehicles only. Standard sites accommodate up to 20 people and five vehicles. Two group sites accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. Goosepasture OHV Staging Area is…

This small parking area is on the east side of South Jetty road and provides an area for birdwatching. 

Tyee Campground, located 5 miles south of Florence, OR is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The small 14-site campground sits on the northern banks of the Siltcoos River beside the Siltcoos Lake outlet. A few sites are secluded by local coastal shrubbery and other sites are located on an open meadow alongside the water. Drinking water, vault toilets and a boat ramp are among the campground amenities…

Tyee Boat Ramp is a small boat ramp located in Tyee Campgound. It is perfect for canoes and kayaks accessing the Siltcoos Water Trail.

Along the Siltcoos River are two traditional campgrounds. Stagecoach Trailhead provides access to several trails, including the accessible Lagoon trail and the longer Waxmyrtle trail, which meanders through the coastal shore pine forests and along the river to the beach. OHV users will find a direct sand access campground as well as dispersed OHV Sand Camping available by permit. Please see…

Carter Lake Boat Ramp

Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. Part of the campground is located on the dunes where children love to play in the sand, and the other half is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing and boating. Campsites are nestled among shore pine, sitka spruce, Douglas fir and native rhododendron. Drinking water and flush toilets are available and each site has a…