The Winchester Bay area is located in the heart of the Oregon Dunes NRA (National
Recreation Area - 47 miles stretching from Florence to North Bend).
The NRA is home to many miles of undisturbed beaches,
abundant wildlife, 30 lakes, 14 developed hiking trails, 13 campgrounds,
11 beach parking areas, and over 10,000 acres of off-highway riding areas. For ATVers,
our dunes offer some of the best riding locations on the coast.
Fishermen will enjoy going after salmon, bottom fish, sturgeon, bass,
trout and many other varieties of fish. There are many lakes for those who
prefer freshwater fishing: bluegill, steelhead, cutthroat trout, rainbow
trout, catfish, crappie and hybrid bass are all available. There's also
clamming and crabbing - and in August & September we have the $10,000 Crab Bounty Hunt.
Our beautiful Umpqua River Lighthouse is one of only a few that feature both red and
white beams.
The calendar is full of things to do and see in our area: Whale watching and the annual Oregon
Dune Mushers Mail Run in March, fireworks on the
Fourth of July - and later in July is
Ocean Fest - fun for the entire family. August brings the
Crab Bounty
Hunt, Oregon Dune Fest, and Kool Coastal Classics car show. In September we open the envelope to learn if we have a $10,000 winner in our Crab Bounty Hunt. November we celebrate the season with
Holiday by the
Sea. And in December the Whale watching season begins again as the nomadic mammals return to their breeding grounds in Baja California.
Don't miss the 1,040-acre Dean Creek Elk Preserve located on Highway 38, east of Reedsport.
Visitors are treated to an up-close look at the herds of elk, and other inhabitants of
the area; including: Canada geese, osprey, blue heron, bald eagle and dozens
of other avian species; black-tail deer, nutrias, beaver, musk-rats and the
occasional black bear represent the mammalian community. A high-powered telescope is located at the main
viewing lot, along with interpretive signs.
The Discovery Center, in old town Reedsport, is open with interactive
displays showing the history of our area. From the native Kuuich Indian
tribes to pioneers settling the land - they all have a voice in the many
fine exhibits.
Please go HERE for even more things to see and do
while in our area.
Boats Docked in Salmon Harbor, Winchester Bay, Oregon
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