It is mainly located on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when the 12,000 foot high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption. It is one of the most beautiful places on this earth. Crater Lake National Park has two visitor centers staffed daily by park rangers and volunteers.

Climate
The climate of this place has a great effect on the Crater Lake National Park. Snow normally begins to accumulate each year in October and does not melt in most places until the following June. Summer weather is more predictable, with warm, dry days, blue skies, and cool nights. While you are staying in this park you should be prepared for any kind of weather.

Activities

• There are many hiking trails inside the park, and several campgrounds. Unlicensed fishing is allowed without limitation of size, species or number.
• During summer months, visitors can navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park’s various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft.
• You can spend your days gazing at the lake from more than 20 scenic overlooks during a breathtaking trip, you can also cruising through the volcano area on daily boat tours, or learn more about the area’s natural and cultural history on a guided walk.
• The rim of the lake offers some of the best cross-country skiing in the country.
• For those not interested in snow camping, the Wizard Island Overlook Trail offers spectacular views over gently rolling terrain. This five-mile round-trip ski from the Crater Lake Lodge is the most popular trail to ski and snowshoe in the park.
• The park is always open, but many of the roads and facilities are closed during the winter.

The cater lake is the deepest lake in America and the seventh largest in the world. It is a mountain wonderland raised by volcanism and carved by glaciers. It is a place of sublime natural beauty and id once you come here the memory of this place would remain alive in your heart and soul for ever.

How to Get There
For information on dunes facilities and recreational opportunities, contact: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, 855 Highway Avenue, Reedsport OR 97467, or call (541) 271-3611. U.S. Highway 101, the coastal highway leading north from California, provides the main link to the National Recreation Area trails, viewpoints, campgrounds, and other facilities.

Parts of the dune area are open to off-road vehicles. Rental shops are located at several points along the highway, and in the towns. South Jetty Road, across the river from Florence, leads to a popular off-road staging area. Campgrounds in the stretch between Florence and Coos Bay are operated by the recreation area, the state parks department, and the Siuslaw National Forest, which manages the dunes area. Many campgrounds are open year round.

The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area consists of the sand dunes, coastal areas, rivers, lakes, streams, and forests located in the forty-mile stretch on the Oregon coast. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is a great place for outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, sand boarding, OHV use, and horseback riding.

Accommodation Facilities

1. Oregon Dunes Vacation Rental
Oregon Dunes Vacation Rental is a sparkling three bedroom home that comfortably sleeps 8 and has 2 wonderful living rooms and a fabulous kitchen. It is nestled in a forest setting on a mountain with a huge grassy clearing. There are wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. You might even see deer and maybe a bear.

2. Captain’s Quarters Bed and Breakfast
This is a Victorian house built in 1892. It has a view of the bay, two rooms and a shared bath. For more details you can contact Coos Bay OR 97420 (541) 888-6895).

3. Olde House Bed and Breakfast
This Olde House is a Victorian home, built around the turn of the century. There are antique furnishings throughout the house, and the atmosphere combines coziness with the sense of history.

4. Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast
It is situated on the Siuslaw River, two minutes’ drive from downtown Florence; this peaceful inn has rooms with private baths, and large living and dining rooms, with a river view. Full breakfast is served to overnight guests.

5. Best Western Salbasgeon Inn
This modern motor hotel has an indoor pool, rooms with microwave ovens, and a laundry, and is close to restaurants and shops.

These are some of the best accommodations in and near Oregon Dunes National Recreational Area.

Location
Southern Oregon is a region of the U.S. state of Oregon south of Lane County and generally west of the Cascade Range, excluding the southern Oregon Coast. Counties include Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, and Josephine. It includes the Southern Oregon American Viticulture Area, which consists of the Umpqua and Rogue River drainages.

Overview
A bustling theatrical town (Ashland) featuring the Tony-Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the country’s deepest lake, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves National Monument, world-class fishing and rafting rivers, year-round golf, mountains for skiing, biking and hiking only begin to make up the many pieces of picturesque Southern Oregon. The region is home to dozens of museums, including Favel Museum and Southern Oregon History Center, and a host of art galleries, theaters and antique malls.

Attractions

1. There are many attractions in Southern Oregon like Shakespeare Festival and Crater Lake.
2. You can indulge in blacksmithing demonstrations and Native American dances at Hanley Farm, visit six beautiful covered bridges near Umpqua, or take in glory days of the old west in Jacksonville.
3. Kids can enjoy at Wildlife Safari, where you can view cheetahs, giraffes and hippos.
4. You can also visit the Science Works Museum.
5. Satisfy your hunger and bite into artisan cheeses at Rogue Creamery (we suggest Smokey Oregon Blue), handmade chocolates at Lillie Belle farms or sip and swirl away at picturesque wineries.

Outdoor Activities

1. Southern Oregon is home to world-class fishing and rafting rivers, mountains for skiing, biking and hiking, and green valleys that produce award-winning wines.
2. You can also visit the Oregon Caves National Monument.
3. For hiking, biking or snowshoe adventures with jaw-dropping views, visit Crater Lake National Park, North America’s deepest lake.
4. If you want to see feathered friends in their natural habitat, trek to Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge, where you can paddle ancient Klamath Indian canoe trails for views of a variety of waterfowl, including pelicans, herons and the largest concentration of wintering bald eagles in the U.S.
5. During the snow fall, head to the uncrowded slopes and trails of Mt. Ashland and Diamond Lake.

Driving tours offer an interesting and enjoyable way to sample the many attractions and activities that comprise the Southern Oregon area.

Wineries
Southern Oregon is full of natural treasures: Crater Lake, Oregon Caves, redwood forests, the mighty Rogue and Umpqua Rivers; all are surrounded by thousands of acres of wilderness. In the past few decades, a new Southern Oregon treasure has emerged in the form of vineyards and wineries that are garnering national and international attention.

The rugged mountain valleys and diverse climates allow for a wide variety of intensely flavored wine grapes to be grown. The cooler areas of Southern Oregon produce wonderful Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Gewürztraminer while the warmer, more arid regions ripen big reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Merlot, Malbec, Dolcetto, Zinfandel, Grenache and Syrah. Many other unique varieties such as Albarino, Pinot Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Marsanne, Rousanne, Baco Noir, Marachel Foch, Mourvedre, Semillon, Petite Sirah and Viognier are also grown; making Southern Oregon one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world.

Visit this beautiful place to enjoy with your loved ones.

Attractions
Florence Oregon Coast is the perfect setting for tranquility, relaxation, and fun.   Beautiful evergreen forests, sparkling lakes and river, towering dunes, and the dazzling Pacific Ocean are the backdrop to one of the most spectacular vacation destinations in the U.S.A.  This outdoor paradise not only provides a host of recreational activities, it is also home to some of the most scenic sites on the Oregon Coast.

There are several parks and other sites managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department near Florence, including Darlingtonia State Natural Site and Heceta Head Lighthouse at Devil’s Elbow to the north, and Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park to the south. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, managed as part of the Siuslaw National Forest, begins south of Florence.

Outdoor Recreation
With 10 miles of uninterrupted beaches, quaint local shopping, scrumptious dining, and plenty of family activities, your Florence Oregon vacation is sure to be unforgettable.

1. An array of unique and exciting attractions awaits you — from Sea Lion Caves and The Oregon Dunes to Old Town and The Heceta Lighthouse.  Take a dune buggy tour, have fun on bumper boats or ATV’s; ride horses on the beach, hike to the top of Cape Perpetua.
2. Whale watching, tide pooling, deep sea or fresh water fishing, hiking, bird watching, crabbing, and claming are just a few of the many local activities.
3. There are jet boat trips available up the Siuslaw River during the summer. For a more leisurely pace, the Westward Ho, an old fashioned sternwheeler, takes visitors on excursions and dinner cruises on the Siuslaw River.

Shopping and other activities

1. Florence’s tastefully restored Old Town offers interesting shops and boutiques, coffee houses and good restaurants. The Dolly Wares Doll museum has a wide variety of dolls on display, as well as facilities for repair and restoration of broken dolls.
2. South of town, the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum has exhibits of pioneer items such as kitchen and lumbering artifacts.
3. Florence is also conveniently located to Eugene, North Bend and Lincoln City that provide headliner entertainment as well as great shopping from outlets to boutiques to upscale department stores.
4. The Florence Community Event Center also hosts local community theatre, presentations from Eugene dance and musical troupes, and even performances from such notables as Helen Reddy.
5. Ten miles north of Florence, the enormous sea grotto of the Sea Lion Caves contains the only mainland rookery of Stellar’s sea lion in the lower 48 states. The sea lions occupy the cave in fall and winter, with up to 200 sea lions living there. Views of the coastline include Heceta Head Lighthouse and nearby cliffs that are home to guillemots, cormorants and other sea birds.

So, take a vacation with your family to this mesmerizing and alluring place.

Activities
Visit Lane County, Oregon for great adventures from the Cascades to the Oregon coast. Winter weather brings bright white powder to Cascade peaks and slopes. Grab your skis, boards, snowshoes, and tubes for a ride to remember. In and around Eugene, travel to museums, visit award-winning wineries, and celebrate with winter festivals and events. Head to Florence on the Oregon coast for fresh crab, storm watching and the Gray whales’ southern migration.

Eugene-Springfield Metro Area
The small town of Eugene is fun to explore for its many ethnic and unique restaurants, and its easily-found local boutiques and artists’ galleries. Visiting in the Spring, one can revel in the riot of rhododendrons up in beautiful Hendricks Park, and take in the crafts, food, music and community at Saturday Market in the downtown park blocks.

Eugene- Springfield makes up Oregon’s second largest metro area. Located along the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers in the heart of Lane County, Eugene and Springfield contain a dynamic mix of Eugene art galleries and Performing arts, shopping and dining, sports and entertainment. Nearby, peaceful rural communities are home to historic covered bridges, award-winning Willamette Valley wineries, and abundant recreational venues.

The Cascade Mountains
Traveling east up route 126, a tourist can follow the scenic McKenzie River to quickly get to the Cascades Mountains. Oakridge and Westfir are the town centers in this part of Lane County.  Hike a peaceful old-growth forest trail. Carve fresh tracks on the slopes of the Cascades Mountains. Soak in pools of natural hot spring. The trip through the Cascade Mountains, from Eugene or Springfield to the crest of the Willamette Pass is full of fantastic stopping points. From Fish Hatcheries to Waterfalls, all the attractions are just marvelous.

There are many cozy B and B’s, cabins, camp and RV sites and local restaurants overlooking the river, and plenty of opportunities to get off the beaten path for a bike ride or a hike. In the winter, Mt. Bachelor, Willamette Pass Resort, and Hoodoo provide unique skiing and mountain scenery. In the summer, Willamette Pass becomes the site of Oregon Skyways gondola rides with a 360 degree view of the mountains.

Oregon Coast
Oregon’s shores harbor the world’s largest sea lion cave, the magnificent century-old Heceta Head Lighthouse, miles of golden sand dunes and historic Old Town Florence Oregon, all right in Lane County. Tee-off on award-winning golf courses, ride horse back along the surf, take a thrilling dune buggy ride or hike on ocean-view trails. Savor the catch of the day with famous clam chowder. There are many scenic places to stop and whale watch, frolic in the waves, or walk along the beach. Watch for the many art galleries with sculpture, paintings, jewelry and crafts.

McKenzie River Valley
Several communities make up this scenic and recreational wonderland. The towns of Cedar Flat, Walterville, Leaburg Oregon, Vida, Finn Rock, Blue River, Rainbow and McKenzie Bridge are situated along Highway 126, where the wild McKenzie River winds its way to the Willamette Valley from the Cascade Mountains.

Outdoor enthusiasts come to the area for whitewater rafting, fishing in the Willamette Valley, boating, cycling, camping, golfing, and exploring miles of hiking trails that meander through the Willamette National Forest. Waterfalls, historic covered bridges, art galleries, fish hatcheries, antique shops, roadside cafes, quaint cabins, lodges and inns add to the charm and beauty of this area.

Here we will mainly discuss about the hotels in Oregon South Coastal Area.

1. Sunset Motel
Marvelously situated on high ground overlooking a sandy beach, Majestic sea stacks and the Pacific Ocean, Sunset Oceanfront Lodging offers beach access and a variety of accommodations, large and small, rustic and modern.

2. Lucas Pioneer Ranch and Lodge
This old country inn is known for its relaxing atmosphere, in the little river-side town along the Rogue River, in the Siskiyou National Forest. This is mainly a cabin operation, with a few rooms in the lodge building. Some cabins have kitchen facilities. There is a dining room which is noted for its tasty and filling meals, and its informal ambience.

3. Loon Lake Lodge & RV Resort
Loon Lake Lodge & RV Resort offers some of the finest Oregon camping, boating, and fishing in the Oregon coast area! Oregon Boat Rentals, Jet Ski, Water Skiing, and Wave runner rentals and Water Sports are available for rental on the scenic Oregon Coast Loon Lake.

4. The Castaway Lodge Vacation Rental
The Castaway Lodge Vacation Rental sits right above the Port in historic Port Orford. The property includes 7 acres of grounds with trees, a pond, and amazing panoramic views. It feels totally secluded and yet is close to all Port Orford has to offer including the Port Beach, Battle Rock Beach, restaurants, shops, galleries and the local theatre.

5. Tintagel By The Sea
Tintagel by the sea is an ocean-front vacation rental home in Bandon, Oregon. It is on Bandon’s most photographed beach. This unique, vintage home boasts a private location with a panoramic ocean view and private steps to the beach. The Main House has two bedrooms, a sleeping alcove and loft, and two and a half baths. A great room with rock fireplace and dining with a view make this unit the perfect family vacation or business retreat.

6. New Gorman Motel
A two-storey motel, at Coquille Point, it is perched atop a headland, looking down on a rugged beach and haystack rocks. There is access to the seashore. Rooms have fireplaces, and whirlpool baths.

7. Flora By the Sea
Flora by the Sea, an elegant vacation home on a 30-foot blue overlooking one of the most scenic stretches on the Oregon Coast: Face Rock Beach in Bandon.

8. Wild Spring Guest Habitat
Wild Spring Guest Habitat is a small boutique resort overlooking the ocean in Port Orford. On five acres of old Native American grounds, it offers five luxury cabin suites filled with art and antiques set among 80-ft firs. It has serene, naturally beautiful grounds, a Guest Hall, extended deck, walking labyrinth, sculpture garden and open-air slate spa overlooking the ocean. Spa robes, in cabin massage and Wi-Fi.

9. Endicott Gardens Bed and Breakfast
This home is in the wooded part of town, with an extensive garden and four private rooms. The rooms are in a separate wing, each with bath.  Two rooms have decks overlooking the mountains and gardens. Two furnished studio apartments are available for extended stays.

10. Gold Beach Resort
This full-service, medium-sized resort operation has ocean-front units with balconies, plus condo-style accommodations. The rooms have queen and king beds, and refrigerators. VCRs and movies are available. There is a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

These are some of the most exquisite hotels in the Oregon South Coast.

1. Oregon dunes camping
There are three major sand camping areas on the Oregon dunes recreation amenities. The first is located in the north dunes called the Florence Oregon sand dunes. The two major camping sites in the Florence dune area are called Driftwood II and Honeyman State Park.

Just south of Florence is the second major recreational area called Winchester Bay or The Umpqua Dunes. The largest camping area in the Winchester Bay dune area is called Discovery Point resort. The southernmost Oregon dunes recreational area is located at Coos Bay. The Coos Bay dunes area offers several options for camping.

2. Riding
Thousands of riders flock to the dunes on holiday weekends. The Oregon Dunes are the most popular off-highway riding site in the state. In the off-season, the dunes lie quiet and empty, but summer visitors to the buggy-designated areas will encounter crowds, noise, barbecues, kids, dogs and lots of OHVs.

3. Sand Boarding
Sand boarding is a growing sport at the dunes, blending surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. Aspiring sand boarders can rent or buy boards at the recently opened Sand Master Park in Florence and practice on the private park’s chutes, cliffs, jumps, bowls and rail slides before heading to the recreation area.

4. Hiking
Hiking is very popular activity in these dunes. The best trails are Umpqua and Eel Dunes Trails. Deep, loose sand makes these fairly short treks tough, but the reward is great enough to warrant the work.

5. Fishing
Opportunities for freshwater and estuary fishing require a bit of exploration, but they are there. The area’s waters are loaded with everything from stocked rainbow trout to yellow perch, largemouth bass and cutthroat. Popular spots include Siltcoos, Alder, Tenmile and Woahink Lakes. Boat launches are located at Tyee campground and Carter and Tahkenitch lakes. Kayakers and canoers can paddle the Siltcoos Canoe Trail, a gentle, four-mile, Class I float between Siltcoos Lake and the ocean.

6. Bird Watching
More than 200 different kinds of birds have been spotted in the Oregon Dunes, including bald eagles, osprey, belted kingfishers, downy woodpeckers, snowy plovers, great blue herons, egrets, sander lings, terns, killdeer and swallows.

The many different environments of the Dunes offer habitat for a dizzying array of birds. Three spots including Horsfall, South Jetty and Siltcoos are recommended for any time of the year. These sites have good birding almost any time of the year. Not all birds are year-round residents; most of the shorebirds are here only during the winter, some warblers only during the summer.

These are some amazing and the most popular activities that you can enjoy in Oregon Dunes.

Overview

The spirit of the West is alive and well in Eastern Oregon where snow-capped peaks look down on rolling hills, complex desert lands and wild rivers. It is the land of magnificent attractiveness including the magical Painted Hills near John Day, the colossal Steens Mountains and the jaw-dropping depths of Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America.

Geography

It is said that Eastern Oregon includes only the following counties: Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Grant, Baker, Harney, and Malheur. Other definitions of the region are sometimes more restrictive, others include the base eight counties listed above plus several adjacent counties, while some definitions include the entire area east of the Cascade Range; this meaning would also include Sherman, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Wasco, and Wheeler counties.

Tourism

Eastern Oregon is a place of tremendous beauty; from Hells Canyon’s wildest rapids to the sparkling peaks of the Wallowas, from the rolling wheat fields of the Columbia River Plateau to the rugged breaks of Steens Mountain. The skies are wide and blue, and stunning scenery unfolds around every bend in the road. Adventure awaits you. East Oregonians are proud of their heritage, Chief Joseph, Lewis and Clark, Oregon Trail pioneers, and those who followed to settle the land.

Attractions

There are many places of attractions in eastern Oregon like the John Day Fossil Beds and the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center Museum, where fun, interactive exhibits will keep the kids mesmerized for hours. Stand in the ruts left by thousands of wagons headed west along the Oregon Trail and relive their journey at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and its impact on Native Americans at the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. Be sure to tour the Pendleton Underground, infamous for its illegal saloons, bordellos and opium dens, and ride the Eagle Cap Excursion Train, which chugs through the wild & scenic Grande Ronde River to the base of the magnificent Wallowas.

Outdoor Recreational Activities

John Day River, one of the longest undammed rivers in the U.S., provides scenic fishing, camping and birding. Hells Canyon, the deepest river-cut gorge in North America, offers 900 miles of picturesque hiking and extreme white-water rafting, jet-boating and kayaking on the Snake River.

In the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, take your mountain bike up the gondola to the 8,256-foot summit of Mount Howard for breathtaking views and one heck of a downhill ride. For prime wildlife watching, catch more than 225 species of migratory birds at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge or watch Pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and more at Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge.

Arts & Culture

The region’s rich culture and heritage is rooted in the spirit of the Native Americans, cowboys, Basque sheepherders, Japanese farmers, Chinese railroad workers and European settlers who have lived or passed through the land. Relive pioneer migration at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and its impact on Native Americans at the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute and Ontario’s Four River’s Cultural Center.

You can go back to the era of the gold rush and check out historic Baker City and John’s Day’s Kam Wah Chung Museum, a perfectly preserved Chinese pharmacy and general store that embodies the Chinese immigrants who made significant contributions to the cultural and economic development of the American West.

These are some important facts about mesmerizing eastern Oregon.

Among the features of the NRA are 30 lakes for fishing, swimming and wildlife watching, 14 hiking trails through wetlands, forests and dunes, 13 campgrounds, 11 beach parking areas, nine day use areas, three off-highway riding areas, one overlook and the visitor center in Reedsport with information, interpretive exhibits and an introductory video.

Fun and Adventure
The Oregon Dunes are a unique area of windswept sand that is the result of millions of years of wind, sun, and rain erosion on the Oregon Coast. These are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. These dunes provide numerous recreational opportunities including off-road vehicle use, hiking, photography, fishing, canoeing and horseback riding, and camping. The Carter Dunes Trail and Oregon Dunes Day Use provide disabled access for forest visitors.

1. Riding
Thousands of off-highway vehicle riders come to enjoy the excitement of riding across these expansive tracks of sand. Three main off-highway vehicle riding areas have been set aside to provide riders with a variety of experiences. The largest riding area at the Oregon Dunes stretches between Spinreel Campground and Horsfall Road. A few miles north of North Bend/Coos Bay, this road leads to Horsfall dunes and a beach access. Another access is Hauser Sand Rd, which links the Horsfall dunes to the beach.

2. Water Sports
Oregon Dunes have numerous water sports facilities for you. With over 30 lakes and ponds, and numerous streams to choose from, you can enjoy sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing. Large lakes include Woahink, Siltcoos, Tahkenitch, Eel, and North and South Tenmile Lakes.

3. Hiking
Oregon Dunes is the best area to enjoy hiking to the fullest. Many trails rove through forest flourishing in Douglas-fir and Sitka spruce. Some trails wind up, over and through sand dunes offering hikers the chance to experience the natural wonder that makes this area unique. One moment you may be trekking over vast expanses of sand, only to give way to low lying wetlands or a hidden lake at the bottom of a dune.

4. Camping
There are three major sand camping areas on the Oregon dunes recreation amenities. The first is located in the north dunes called the Florence Oregon sand dunes. Just south of Florence is the second major recreational area called Winchester Bay or The Umpqua Dunes. The southernmost Oregon dunes recreational area is located at Coos Bay.

These are the few fun and adventures that you can indulge in while you are in Oregon Dunes National Recreational Area.

Stretching approximately 40 miles down the Oregon coast from Florence to Coos Bay Oregon is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. Comprised primarily of sediment from the Coast Mountain Range that was carried out to sea and brought back to shore by waves and coastal winds, the dunes reach over two miles inland and tower up to 500 feet high.

Here we will mainly discuss about the OHV Riding Areas in the Oregon Dunes.

1. Tillamook OHV Trail
If you are looking for some long trails and lots of them, then this is the place. The trails are in the Tillamook State Forest, and consist of riding levels from beginner all the way up to expert. Some of the trails are very technical and slow, while some are very fast and heart pounding.

2. South Jetty to Siltcoos
Situated less than a mile from Florence, this popular riding area can be accessed from South Jetty Road on the northern end and Siltcoos Beach Access Road from the south end. Here you will find five tree islands, large sand dunes and South Jetty Hill. The beach also is open to OHV use.

3. Prospect OHV Trail System
It is a very well kept riding area. Most of the trails have been pushed in using a small dozer, making it an ideal place for adults riding with small children. It also has some very aggressive riding, with lots of rocks to watch out for.

4. Umpqua Dunes
Located south of Winchester Bay, the area is accessed from Umpqua Beach #2 parking lot, and Umpqua Beach #3 day use area. This riding area is home to the largest dunes Oregon has to offer. Beach riding is not allowed in this area.

5. Florence Dunes
Florence is known for its hard to see drop offs and long steep dunes. This place is best suited for larger vehicles and quads. The quaint fishing village of Winchester Bay is smaller than the city Florence the close by dunes and recreational areas are large and expansive, the dunes vary in size from steep and challenging to smaller and less challenging for beginner ATV riders.

6. Coos Bay
Coos Bay has some very large dunes and some small ones. Coos bay is suited for nearly every type of vehicle you wish to bring out.

7. Spinreel to Horsfall
The largest OHV riding area in the Dunes, this section is accessed from a road located just a few miles north of Coos Bay. Another access is Hauser Sand Rd, which links the Horsfall dunes to the beach where riding is allowed until midnight.

These are some famous OHV Riding Areas in the Oregon Dunes.