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Oregon Dunes
he Oregon Dunes State Park the south at the Coos Bay dunes.
and Oregon Dunes National The Oregon sand dunes are the
Park are among the most largest coastal dunes in North
unique features of the Oregon America. Rising to up to 500 feet
coast. Located near the beautiful above sea level, this unusual
coast, the sand dunes in Oregon formation is set against the
are a favorite tourist spot backdrop of one of the most
because of the wide variety of beautiful coasts in the
recreational activities available Northwest. From the rising sand
and the unexpected beauty of the peaks to the island-like tree
dunes. Suited for outdoor formations, the dunes in Oregon
adventures, peaceful camping or are one of the most ecologically
retreating, or just enjoying diverse features in the United
natural surroundings, a trip to States. Combining shifting
the Oregon Dunes complete any desert-type sands with coastal
vacation to the Oregon coast. waters, lakes, streams and
forests, the Oregon coast sand
WHAT ARE THE OREGON DUNES? dunes are a must-see on any
Oregon vacation.
The Oregon dunes are a beautiful
formation of shifting sand, often OREGON DUNES CAMPING
referred to as the American
Sahara. They are caused by the There are three major sand
extreme erosion and water camping areas on the Oregon dunes
evaporation over thousands of recreation facilities. The first
years. The Oregon coast dunes is located in the north dunes
stretch over forty miles along called the Florence Oregon sand
the Oregon coast, beginning in dunes. The two major camping
the north with the Florence sites in the Florence dune area
Oregon sand dunes and ending in are called Driftwood II and
Honeyman State Park. Hauser Overflow OHV camp,
Horsfall OHV, and Horsfall Beach
Driftwood offers 68 OHV slots for OHV.
trailers or automobiles.
Spinreel OHV campsites are
Honeyman boasts a close proximity located eleven miles south of
to the ocean and dune access Reedsport and offer 36 auto,
points as well as two freshwater trailer, and tent sites.
lakes within its park borders.
Oregon Dunes KOA (Kampgrounds of
Just south of Florence is the America) is located further from
second major recreational area the dune access than most of the
called Winchester Bay or the other campgrounds, but boasts
Umpqua Dunes. The largest camping water, sewer, electric, and TV
area in the Winchester Bay dune hookups on every campsite. Oregon
area is called Discovery Point Dunes KOA offers 62 large
resort. The resort offers over 60 campsites that accommodate RV’s
RV slots with complete hookups. and tents. Oregon Dunes KOA also
Discovery Point is located just has a selection of cabins
below the Umpqua lighthouse and available.
very near the Umpqua dunes access
point. Hauser Overflow OHV is only used
during Memorial Weekend, the
The southernmost Oregon dunes Fourth of July, and Labor Day
recreational area is located at Weekend.
Coos Bay. The Coos Bay dunes area
offers several options for Horsfall OHV is located a mile
camping. The major camping areas and a half from North Bend.
are Spinreel OHV (Off-Highway Horsfall OHV offers 70 OHV
motor Vehicle), Oregon Dunes KOA, campsites.
event that usually takes place
Horsfall Beach OHV is also around the first week of August.
located a short distance from This event is located on the sand
North Bend. Horsfall Beach dunes in Winchester Bay. During
consists of 41 OHV, automobile, the day, Dune Fest has exciting
and trailer sites. racing and events for all ages,
genders, and skill levels, such
Before planning a camping trip on as moto-cross racing, barrel
the Oregon coast dunes, make sure racing, dune drag racing, relay
to check out the local rules and racing, and many more. Children
regulations, costs, seasonal can get involved, too. A variety
availability, and amenities. Also of activities are available
try to make reservations if during the day just for children.
possible. Many sand campgrounds One of the main activities for
do not accept reservations from children involves a treasure hunt
October 1st to April 30th, and and dig on the dunes. At night,
many sites require reservations things heat up with concerts,
during the summer months. Plan dancing, and bonfires. Local DJs
ahead to make sure and get the are invited to spin their stuff
best camping site available. and acclaimed rock groups give a
Check out the Internet websites wild concert during the last
for each campground to check out night of the festivities. Every
the cost, availability, year the Annual Charity ATV
reservation information, Auction is held, raising money
amenities and other particulars for various causes. More
for each private campsite. information about this year’s
event can be easily found on the
OREGON DUNE FEST Internet.
The Oregon Dune Fest is an annual DUNES NATIONAL PARK
birds, osprey, bald eagles, and
The Oregon Dunes National Park is egrets. The ecological diversity
part of the Oregon Dunes National found in the Dunes National Park
Recreation Area. The National creates a perfect sanctuary for
Recreation Area consists of the many types of wildlife. Enjoy the
sand dunes, coastal areas, conveniences of the local
rivers, lakes, streams, and campgrounds and Oregon coast dune
forests located in the forty-mile access points. Explore the
stretch on the Oregon coast. natural wonder of the winding
Dunes National Park is only small trails, and the beauty coastal
part of the National Recreation waters. Camping is also available
Area established in Oregon. The in the Dunes National Park.
Oregon Dunes National Park is a Campgrounds can be easily
great place for outdoor searched on the Internet and can
activities, such as hiking, accommodate most of the average
biking, sand boarding, OHV use, vacation’s camping needs.
and horseback riding. But the Campgrounds can be found that
recreation area is also home to house RV parking and hookups,
more solitary and relaxing showers, water hookups,
pursuits, such as bird watching traditional tent camping, cabin
or trail walking. The National camping, and nontraditional
Park is shelter to many rare camping, such as teepees and
birds, such as endangered shore covered wagon camping.
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