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South Jetty Area
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 OHV Rules for Riding before heading out.
At a Glance
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General Information
General Notes:Map of South Jetty Area
Activities
Beachcombing
Recreation areas with activity Beachcombing:- South Jetty Beach Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 1 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 2 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 3 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 4 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 7 - Whale Memorial Day Use
The area has six beach access points that provide access to the beach. Climb up on the top of the foredune and enjoy the vista from all angles before making your way down to the beach.
Access points have paved parking areas; some have toilets.
Sand Play
Recreation areas with activity Sand Play:- South Jetty Beach Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 1 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 2 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 3 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 4 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 5 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 7 - Whale Memorial Day Use
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Salt Water Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Salt Water Fishing:Cast your line into the breakers on the beach, or access the Siuslaw River’s rocky southern jetty.
Estuary Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Estuary Fishing:Drop your pots, take a seat and enjoy the view while you wait. The crab dock itself is managed by Lane County.
Toilets and paved parking are available at the dock.
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Siuslaw Vista Day Use
- South Jetty Beach Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 1 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 2 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 3 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 4 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 5 Day Use
- South Jetty Beach 7 - Whale Memorial Day Use
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:Seasonal wetlands tucked amongst the low lying dunes draw migrating and resident birds.
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:Sit atop the large dune that creates the backdrop for the beach and you can view the ocean from sun up to sun down.
OHV Camping
Recreation areas with activity OHV Camping:OHV Open Area Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Open Area Riding:OHV Trail Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:- Goosepasture OHV Staging Area
- Goosepasture OHV Trail
- Hunters OHV Trail
- South Jetty OHV Staging Area
- South Jetty OHV Trail
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Surfing
Recreation areas with activity Surfing:Alerts & Warnings
- Tahkenitch Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
- Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
- Potential high water at Old Bark Sand Camping
- Sweet Creek Falls Homestead Trail bridge failure
- Delays and temporary road closures for Forest Service Roads 3200, 2500, & 2127
- Roads temporarily inaccessible for stream restoration
- Intermittent forest road work and delays north of Hebo
- Forest Road 789 - Poor Condition
