Activities
Beaches & Dunes HIDE
Beachcombing
Recreation areas with activity Beachcombing:
The Siltcoos beach parking is located close to the beach, but access is over the foredune. Access is also found at the end of the Waxmyrtle trail.
Sections of the beach may be restricted due to the presence of the threatened shorebird, the snowy plover. Follow posted regulations and call ahead to find out about the latest restrictions.
Sand Play
Recreation areas with activity Sand Play:
Bicycling SHOW
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:
Camping & Cabins SHOW
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:
See the OHV Riding & Camping activity below for additional campgrounds geared to OHV use.
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:
Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:
Fishing SHOW
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:
Hiking SHOW
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:
Trails here include easy barrier-free boardwalks, jaunts through the coastal rhododendron and wax myrtle groves to the beach, and a loop through the spruce forest that makes a stop at remote campsites along Siltcoos Lake.
Horse Riding & Camping SHOW
Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:
Access from Siltcoos Beach parking lot. Riding opportunities are located on the beach; riders must follow posted regulations for the threatened snowy plover.
Nature Viewing SHOW
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:
Birds of prey, wading birds, shorebirds and waterfowl all frequent the Siltcoos area and river estuary.
Viewers must follow posted regulations for the threatened snowy plover.
Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:
OHV Riding & Camping SHOW
OHV Camping
Recreation areas with activity OHV Camping:
See the Camping & Cabins activity above for additional campgrounds, including RV campgrounds.
OHV Open Area Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Open Area Riding:
OHV Trail Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:
Outdoor Learning SHOW
Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:
Picnicking SHOW
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:
Enjoy a picnic by the shores of the lazy Siltcoos river. This area is for small groups; there are two tables and parking space for 3-5 vehicles.
Water Activities SHOW
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:
The Siltcoos River trail has several access points and for most of the journey is a slow-moving drift. A small dam requires portaging via a metal chute, and ocean waves require caution.
This trail enters the nesting habitat of the threatened snowy plover. To avoid disturbing these highly camouflaged beach nesting birds, you must remain in your boat for the last one third of the trip.
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