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Newport to Florence
The central section of the Siuslaw National Forest finds the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Highway 101) moving closer to the Pacific Ocean providing outstanding views of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of publicly owned beaches to explore.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, located between Newport and Florence, offers the Forest visitor a chance to wander through old-growth Sitka Spruce, experience crashing surf, investigate tide pools, whale watch or take a guided hike.
Check out a haunted lighthouse keeper’s home at Heceta Head. Try boating, fishing, hiking to waterfalls, berry picking and more.
Inland are more recreational opportunities, including Marys Peak, in the Coast Range. Highways 20, 34 and 126 offer connections to the mid and southern Willamette Valley and the cities of Corvallis and Eugene.
Activities
Beachcombing
Areas for Beachcombing at Newport to Florence
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Cape Perpetua Campground
- Cape Perpetua Group Campground
- Heceta Lighthouse Trail #1370
- Ocean Beach Day Use
- Rock Creek Campground
- Tillicum Beach Campground
- Tillicum Beach Day Use
Sand Play
Areas for Sand Play at Newport to Florence
- Alder Dune Trails #1322
- Heceta Lighthouse Trail #1370
- Ocean Beach Day Use
- Tillicum Beach Campground
- Tillicum Beach Day Use
Tidepooling
Areas for Tidepooling at Newport to Florence
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Newport to Florence
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Newport to Florence
- Alder Dune Campground
- Alsea River Corridor
- Big Elk Campground
- Blackberry Campground
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Cape Perpetua Campground
- Marys Peak
- Marys Peak Campground
- North Fork Siuslaw Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Tillicum Beach Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Newport to Florence
- Alder Dune Campground
- Alsea River Corridor
- Big Elk Campground
- Blackberry Campground
- Canal Creek Group Campground
- River Edge Group Campground
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Cape Perpetua Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Tillicum Beach Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Newport to Florence
Salt Water Fishing
Areas for Salt Water Fishing at Newport to Florence
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Newport to Florence
- Alder Dune Campground
- Alder Dune Day Use (Dune Lake)
- Lily Lake Trail #1397
- Mercer Lake Boat Ramp
- Sutton Lake Boat Ramp
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Newport to Florence
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Newport to Florence
- Alder Dune Campground
- Alder Dune Day Use (Dune Lake)
- Alder Dune Trails #1322
- Baker Beach Trail #1368
- Baker Beach Trailhead
- Cape Mountain Trails #1329
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Amanda's Trail #1386
- Cape Cove Trail #1364.1
- Cape Cove Trailhead
- Cape Perpetua Campground
- Cape Perpetua Group Campground
- Cape Perpetua Overlook Day Use
- Cape Perpetua Trailhead
- Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
- Captain Cook Trail #1364.2
- Captain Cook Trailhead
- Cooks Ridge Trail #1372
- Cummins Creek Loop Trail #1382-A
- Cummins Creek Trail #1382
- Cummins Creek Trailhead
- Devils Churn Day Use
- Discovery Loop Trail #1387
- Giant Spruce Trail #1365
- Gwynn Creek Trail #1371
- Oregon Coast Trail #1308
- Saint Perpetua National Recreation Trail #1306
- Trail of the Restless Waters #136
- Whispering Spruce Trail #1305
- Cummins Creek Wilderness
- Cummins Ridge Trail #1366
- Cummins Ridge Trail - East Trailhead
- Cummins Ridge Trail - West Trailhead
- Drift Creek Wilderness
- Harris Ranch Trail #1347
- Harris Ranch Trailhead
- Horse Creek North Trailhead
- Horse Creek South Trailhead
- Horse Creek Trail #1362
- Enchanted Valley Trail #1321
- Enchanted Valley Trailhead
- Heceta Lighthouse Trail #1370
- Holman Vista Day Use
- Lily Lake Trail #1397
- Mapleton Hill Pioneer Trailhead
- Marys Peak
- Conner's Camp Day Use
- Conner's Camp Trailhead
- East Ridge Trail #1324
- Marys Peak Campground
- Marys Peak Day Use
- Meadowedge Trail #1325
- North Ridge Trail #1350
- Summit Trail #1388
- Tie Trail #1313
- Woods Creek Trailhead
- Ocean Beach Day Use
- Pawn Trail #1317
- Pawn Trailhead
- Pioneer Hill Trail #1316
- Rock Creek Wilderness
- Sutton Trails #1321
- Darlingtonia Trail #1320
- Holman Vista Trail #1326
- Sutton Trails Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Newport to Florence
- Cape Mountain Trails #1329
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Cooks Ridge Trail #1372
- Cummins Creek Wilderness
- Cummins Ridge Trail #1366
- Cummins Ridge Trail - East Trailhead
- Cummins Ridge Trail - West Trailhead
- Drift Creek Wilderness
- Harris Ranch Trail #1347
- Horse Creek South Trailhead
- Horse Creek Trail #1362
- Rock Creek Wilderness
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Newport to Florence
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Newport to Florence
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Newport to Florence
- Alder Dune Campground
- Alsea River Corridor
- Blackberry Campground
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Captain Cook Trail #1364.2
- Cummins Creek Wilderness
- Drift Creek Wilderness
- Enchanted Valley Trail #1321
- Marys Peak
- Marys Peak Day Use
- Rock Creek Wilderness
- Tillicum Beach Campground
- Tillicum Beach Day Use
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Newport to Florence
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Amanda's Trail #1386
- Giant Spruce Trail #1365
- Cummins Creek Wilderness
- Drift Creek Wilderness
- Marys Peak
- Meadowedge Trail #1325
- Pawn Trail #1317
- Pawn Trailhead
- Rock Creek Wilderness
- Sutton Trails #1321
- Darlingtonia Trail #1320
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Newport to Florence
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Cape Cove Trail #1364.1
- Cape Cove Trailhead
- Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
- Captain Cook Trail #1364.2
- Devils Churn Day Use
- Discovery Loop Trail #1387
- Oregon Coast Trail #1308
- Saint Perpetua National Recreation Trail #1306
- Trail of the Restless Waters #136
- Whispering Spruce Trail #1305
- Heceta Lighthouse Trail #1370
- Lily Lake Trail #1397
- Marys Peak
- Summit Trail #1388
- Pawn Trailhead
- Sutton Trails #1321
- Holman Vista Trail #1326
- Tillicum Beach Campground
- Tillicum Beach Day Use
Visitor Programs
Areas for Visitor Programs at Newport to Florence
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Newport to Florence
- Cape Mountain Trails #1329
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
- Captain Cook Trail #1364.2
- Discovery Loop Trail #1387
- Whispering Spruce Trail #1305
- Marys Peak
- Meadowedge Trail #1325
- Pioneer Hill Trail #1316
Visitor Centers
Areas for Visitor Centers at Newport to Florence
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Newport to Florence
- Alder Dune Campground
- Alder Dune Day Use (Dune Lake)
- Alsea River Corridor
- Blackberry Boat Ramp & Day Use
- Blackberry Campground
- Ermie Walters Boat Launch
- Mike Bauer Wayside
- River Edge Group Campground
- Riveredge Boat Ramp
- Baker Beach Trail #1368
- Baker Beach Trailhead
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
- Cape Perpetua Overlook Day Use
- Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
- Horse Creek North Trailhead
- Dry Lake Horse Camp
- Enchanted Valley Trail #1321
- Enchanted Valley Trailhead
- Holman Vista Day Use
- Horse Creek Campground
- Marys Peak
- Conner's Camp Day Use
- Conner's Camp Trailhead
- East Ridge Trail #1324
- Marys Peak Campground
- Marys Peak Day Use
- Ocean Beach Day Use
- Sutton Lake Boat Ramp
- Sutton Trails #1321
- Sutton Trails Trailhead
- Tillicum Beach Campground
- Tillicum Beach Day Use
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Newport to Florence
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Newport to Florence
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Newport to Florence
- Alsea River Corridor
- Blackberry Boat Ramp & Day Use
- Blackberry Campground
- Ermie Walters Boat Launch
- Mike Bauer Wayside
- River Edge Group Campground
- Riveredge Boat Ramp
- Mercer Lake Boat Ramp
Surfing
Areas for Surfing at Newport to Florence
Tubing
Areas for Tubing at Newport to Florence
Waterskiing
Areas for Waterskiing at Newport to Florence
