Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area  This unique area of windswept sand is the result of millions of years of wind, sun, and rain erosion on the Oregon Coast.  The Umpqua Dunes Trail is a great place to start your exploration of the dunes.  This area is closed to ATVs.  However 40% of the Dunes is open to ATV traffic and several sites are in the Reedsport area.   Check out Sandland Adventures or Pacific Coast Recreation to rent an ATV or take an exciting dunes tour.

The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area  is home to a large herd of magnificent Roosevelt Elk.  The best viewing times are early morning or at dusk.    Canadian Geese, osprey, bald eagles, deer, bears, and beaver can also be seen in the area located on Highway 38, east of Reedsport.

Umpqua Discovery Center is a fascinating hands-on center that includes a working weather station, scale model of the Gardiner Saw Mill, interpretive displays of the areas dunes and landscape, and an operational periscope for a fascinating view of the Umpqua River.  271-4816

The Umpqua River Lighthouse was built in 1893. It stands 67 feet high and is one of the few lighthouses that still uses the original lenses. Its beam can be seen 20 miles out to sea and there’s a whale-watching platform to view California gray whales during the annual migrations.

Jet Boat Odyssey - Experience the exhilaration of a speeding jet boat as you race across smooth, calm Umpqua waters through coastal forests and sand dunes.  Choose from day ride, overnight or seasonal Winery Tour.

Salmon Harbor at Winchester Bay, just south of Reedsport, is one of the largest sport-boat marinas on the Oregon coast.  Charter boating is available in Winchester Bay offering great fishing trips and tours year round with JD Angling, River's End Guide Service  Salmon Harbor Charter Fishing, or Stockdall Fishing Guide,  Also you can get an up-to-date Umpqua River fishing report from the Fish Works.

If you're a fan of oysters, chances are you were eating oysters grown right in Winchester Bay.  The Umpqua Aquaculture is the only off shore long-line oyster growing operation in the Pacific Northwest and you can stop by their plant, view oysters being processed, and take home a few for later.

William M. Tugman State Park   Off U.S. Hwy. 101, 8 miles south of Reedsport. Campsites: 115 electric (max. RV length 50'). Hiker/biker camp. Trailer dump station. Showers. Boat ramp. Swim area. Accessible campsites (2E), restrooms, fishing dock for people with disabilities.

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park   Off U.S. Hwy. 101, 6 miles south of Reedsport in the central Oregon coast dunes area, Campsites: 22 full hookup, 41 tent (max. RV length 45'). Trails.

Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort, a family vacation treasure in the Oregon Coast Range. With its wind-protected location, boaters and anglers enjoy two miles of uncrowded open water, surrounded by high peaks and gorgeous scenery. Full hook-up, pull thru RV sites, tent camping on grassy knolls, cottages with full kitchens, motel rooms, boat rentals, sandy beach, swimming, restaurant, convenience store. 9011 Loon Lake Road, Reedsport, OR 97467, 1-866-360-3116

The Loon Lake Recreation Area sits on the shores of Loon Lake and features a sandy beach for swimming, 62 camp sites, a nature trail that leads to a cascading water fall, and a boat launch ramp.  Travel east 13 miles on Highway 38. Turn right at Loon Lake exit follow Mill Creek Road about seven miles south. Dump station and showers.  Open Memorial Day through Fall, $10.00 a night

The Umpqua River offers a variety of recreational pursuits.  Take a jet boat ride, fish for King Salmon or sturgeon with River's End Guide, go birdwatching for some 247 species, or just relax on this beautiful Oregon river.