Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Stretching some 40 miles from Coos Bay to Florence, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is considered one of the best examples of coastal dune formation anywhere in the country. Roughly midway, some 11 miles south of Reedsport on the ocean side of 101, watch for signs to the Umpqua Scenic Dunes Trail. Park the car, take off your shoes, and get out on the open sand! Farther up the road, about 10 miles south of Florence, three raised platforms provide excellent viewpoints, informative signage, and an easy 1-mile trail across the dunes to the beach