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After passing by the towering sand dunes of the Oregon Dunes
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National Recreation Area and the coastal cities of Oregon’s
Adventure Coast, the South Coast shows its wilder side. See the coast of
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yesteryear, where large areas between towns are nearly unchanged
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by human habitation and the ocean view is unobstructed.
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After leaving Florence, the dunes are the dominant feature to the
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west of the highway, with several access points. On the east side are
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some of the best bass-fishing lakes in the state. Halfway to Coos Bay, the
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dunes are breached by the Umpqua River, along which lie the towns of
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the Lower Umpqua: the largest, Reedsport; the oldest, Gardiner; and
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the fishing village of Winchester Bay.
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Once you cross Coos Bay, the dunes are left behind and you enter
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Oregon’s Adventure coast, the largest population center on the coast.
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North Bend seamlessly joins the city of Coos Bay. Together, they supNATIONAL
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port medical facilities, a municipal airport, an indoor shopping mall, a
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community college with a culinary institute, a casino, and many cultural CAPE SEBASTIAN SSC ■ HUNTER CREEK
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venues. Charleston is a picturesque working fishing village and is a
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great spot for a seafood dinner.
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South of Coos Bay is popular Bandon by the Sea, with its great
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shops and restaurants in Old Town, world-class golf courses, and
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scenic offshore rocks. Let’s not forget that Bandon is also the Cranberry
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Capital of Oregon, so look for bogs along the highway.
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Now the wild coast begins. The towns, located about 27 miles apart,
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have little development between them. Historic Port Orford has fabuSMITH RIVER
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lous ocean vistas, Gold Beach is the outlet for the famous Rogue River,
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and Brookings is known for its native azaleas and the coast’s warmest
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temperatures. The fishing around here is some of the best on the coast.
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Look for myrtlewood shops for great souvenirs. Local artisans have
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turned this unique tree, native only to the South Coast, into beautiful
salad bowls, clocks, and even golf putters.
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With such a variety of landscapes, let the journey continue…
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138 full service sites w/bay or ocean views, 2 launch ramps.
199.1 - East Carter Boat Ramp
200.8 - Oregon Dunes Day Use Area (for-
Roseburg
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The harbor at Winchester Bay.
202.5 - Tahkenitch Lake
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The lake is much larger than it appears
from the highway. Less than a mile of the
lake fronts on Highway 101, with long
fingers extending inland for miles. This
stretch is part of the Oregon Dunes NRA.
A variety of loop trails with creek views
range from 1 to 6 miles.
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Dunes Trailhead
Oregon Dunes NRA campground. A
portion of the trail is accessible, however
the lake is not visible from this portion.
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Winchester Bay
198.7 - Carter Lake Campground, Taylor
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Centrally located on the Oregon Coast
at Hwy 101 & Hwy 38
PO Box 11 • Reedsport, OR 97467
Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whale Watch on the Oregon Coast
May 30—June 1 . . . . . . . . . . .Memorial Day Celebration
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June 17–20 . . . . . . . . . . . 11th annual Oregon Divisional
Chainsaw Sculpting Championship
July 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireworks
July 16–18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OceanFest
July 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kayak races
July 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duck & Pontoon Boat races
aug 1–31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crab Bounty
aug 4–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DuneFest 2010
aug 1–7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon lighthouse Week
aug 27–28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kool Coastal nights
aug—Sept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . art by the Bay
aug—Sept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S .T .e .P . Salmon Derby
SePT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tsalila–umpqua river Festival
nOv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday by the Sea
DeC 3–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49th annual Holiday Bazaar
DeC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whale Watch on the Oregon Coast
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Take a
Walk in
the Park...
202.9 - Tahkenitch Boat Ramp
203.4 - Tahkenitch Landing
Campground is located among Douglas
fir and spruce. Boat landing on lake. 
203.6 - Tahkenitch Landing Campground and
Day Use Area
Tahkenitch Campground is on the west
side of Hwy 101 and accepts reservations.
Open May through September. A 3-mile
trail leads to Threemile Lake.
209.4 - Gardiner (ZIP 97441)
This community on the estuary of the
Umpqua River was named after a Boston
merchant whose ship wrecked near here in
1850. A walking tour encompasses historic
houses, a pioneer cemetery, and the little
Episcopal Church overlooking the city.
The Tsunami gallery has a bronze foundry.
Douglas County maintains a boat ramp on
the river; there is limited adjacent parking.
210.3 - Smith River
The Bolon Island Boat Ramp is maintained by Douglas County.
Land of Umpqua style. In the Land of
Umpqua you can take a National Scenic
Byway road trip to renowned Crater Lake.
You can drive through magical mountain
landscapes, emerald forests, and discover
cascading waterfalls on almost every turn.
Join in on the adventure and visit
Roseburg, Oregon, the heart of our land.
For information contact us at 1-800-444-9584
or visit www.LANDofUMPQUA.com
410 SE Spruce St., Roseburg, Oregon 97470
Circle No. 36 on ad info Card.
211.2 - Umpqua River
Among Oregon rivers, the Umpqua is
second in size to the Willamette, and is navigable by fairly large vessels as far upstream as
Scottsburg. The Umpqua River Bridge is
the state’s largest swing-span bridge and was
designed by McCullough.
211.4 - Hwy 38 Junction
Take Hwy 38 east along the Umpqua
River through historic Scottsburg and Elkton.
211.5 - Reedsport (ZIP 97467)
Reedsport is the major city in western Douglas County. On the edge of town,
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the Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber
of Commerce and Oregon Dunes National
Recreation Area headquarters share the
same building. Stop here for area information, recreational opportunities, and natural
history exhibits.
Reedsport hosts the chainsaw sculpture
championship on Father’s Day weekend
in June, Ocean Fest in July, DuneFest in
August, and Tsalila: The Umpqua River
Festival in September. Dean Creek Elk
Viewing Area, 3-1/2 miles east on Hwy 38,
boasts an interpretive center and approximately 100 to 150 Roosevelt elk plus other
wildlife.
211.5 - Umpqua Discovery Center
Experience interactive learning at the
Umpqua Discovery Center. Take Hwy 38
and follow the signs. Visit a 1900s tidewater town and then enjoy a hike on the natural history indoor trail with life-size murals
and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Umpqua
River from the 35-foot periscope. (541271-4816; umpquadiscoverycenter.com)
215.5 - Winchester Bay &
Salmon Harbor (ZIP 97467)
This small fishing village, home to
Salmon Harbor, is located near the mouth
of the Umpqua River with commercial
fishing and recreational fishing charters,
ATV riding, and the tallest dunes on the
Oregon Coast. The marina has moorage
for 500 boats and 166 self-contained RV
sites. The harbor is surrounded by shops,
restaurants, art galleries, and lodging. The
Winchester Bay RV Resort offers 140 full
hookup sites and a nine-hole chipping and
putting green.
Windy Cove County Campgrounds
(A and B) are located across from Salmon
Harbor and offer a total of 64 full hookup
sites and 33 non-hookup sites with ATV
access to the Oregon Dunes NRA. Douglas
County Parks also offers 45 individual sites
with 5 group sites across from the Dunes
Staging Area for easy OHV access.
215.5–217.0 - Umpqua Lighthouse Loop
For a scenic drive from Winchester Bay,
turn off Hwy 101 onto Salmon Harbor Blvd.
and follow it along the shoreline. Salmon
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Lakeside is the gateway to beautiful
Tenmile Lakes, among the largest lakes
on the coast. The easygoing town extends
from the highway to the lakes and is an
ideal location for recreation, relaxation,
and retirement. Services available in town
include a lodge, cottages, RV parks, marinas, restaurants, and a market. Every July,
Lakeside presents a festival, car show, and
spectacular fireworks display on South
Tenmile Lake; the third weekend in August
the town hosts the annual Drag Boat Races.
Lakeside was a resort town favored by
Hollywood stars in the 1930s. Tenmile Lake
and North Tenmile Lake both touch the
town, with narrow arms snaking inland for
miles. Tenmile Lake County Park features
a picnic area, swimming/wading area, boat
ramps, and RV sites.
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Located on Eel Lake east of the highway,
Tugman has picnic facilities and campsites.
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221.5 - William M. Tugman State Park
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This is a good place to see the mouth of
the Umpqua and the lighthouse. There is
ample parking and interpretive signs.
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Business & Services
at
Harbor Marina will be on the right and
Windy Cove Campground on the left. Just
past the Marina is the historic Coast Guard
dock built in the 1940s that originally housed
the Coast Guard Rescue boat. The dock is
now operated by Douglas County Parks and
used for crabbing, fishing, and sightseeing.
A left turn on Lighthouse Road takes
you up the hill to the Coastal Museum and
the Umpqua Lighthouse. The whale watch
viewing platform adjacent to the Lighthouse
offers fantastic views of the Umpqua River
Jetty, migrating whales, and surrounding
dunes. Built with plans identical to Heceta
Head’s, the Umpqua Lighthouse is still operational. The Coastal Museum offers tours of
the Lighthouse May through October.
On down the road, Umpqua Lighthouse
State Park offers day use facilities, campsites,
deluxe yurts and cabins overlooking Lake
Marie. The loop rejoins Hwy 101 at milepost 217.
541-759-3515
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04 OSPREY POINT RV RESORT 541-759-2801
Modern Lakefront destination resort with all facilities.
222.3 - Eel Creek Campground
Part of the Oregon Dunes NRA, this
campground, operated by a concessionaire,
has sites for tent and RV campers. The
dunes stretch for miles behind the campground.
222.6 - Hike: John Dellenback Dunes Trail (6
miles round-trip, moderate to strenuous)
Parking area just off highway. After
interpretive loop, climb some of Oregon’s
highest sand dunes and pass a forest island
before reaching the beach.
222.7 - Airport Way, south entrance to Lakeside
One mile east to downtown Lakeside
and Tenmile Lakes.
224.3 - Spinreel Campground
This Oregon Dunes NRA campground,
popular with off-road enthusiasts, has a
day-use area plus easy access to Tenmile
Creek.
226.5 - Saunders Lake & County Park
Public access to a small lake and
Senator Jack Ripper County Park with a
boat ramp and day-use picnic area.
229.0 - Riley Ranch Park
This county park west of Hauser offers
campsites with water and electricity plus a
couple of cabins, but no dunes access. Shuttle
service to dunes and new restrooms with
showers. Coos County Parks (541-396-3121
x354) for reservations.
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Business & Services
North Bend
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Original art, traditional and contemporary.
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235.0 - North Bend (ZIP 97459)
Arrive in the century-old city of North
Bend after crossing the historic McCullough
Bridge, the city’s official symbol. Downtown
North Bend has book, antique, and novelty
shops as well as art galleries and restaurants,
with Pony Village Mall close by. Enjoy some
of the region’s best art displays during Art
Walks, held on the second Thursday of each
month. For live entertainment, visit Little
Theater on the Bay, the longest-running
community theater in Oregon. Check out
the town’s eateries. If you like oysters, you
can’t get them any fresher than those grown
in the Bay Area.
541-751-1100
541-756-0571
Family Cosmic Bowling, Karaoke, Back Alley Pub & Grill
02 PONY VILLAGE MALL • 1611 Virgina Ave 541-756-4033
Largest indoor shopping mall on the Oregon Coast!
541-756-8500
03 Coquille Indian Tribe 541-756-0904
835 California, PO Box B, northbendcity.org
1380 Sherman Ave.,
800-472-9176
541-756-4613/[email protected]
Where to Eat
04 LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 14
We Buy and Sell
Jewelry • Firearms • CDs
DVDs • Musical Instruments
Tools • Electronics • Cameras
Coins and More!
541-756-2789
1966 Sherman Ave
North Bend, OR 97459
www.worldpawnexchange.com
Lic.# PB-0361
05 LA HERRADURA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 541-756-0906
Authentic Mexican Food, Full Bar, Also in Myrtle Point.
541-756-2751
Breakfast-Lunch-Pie Shop-Espresso-Bakery, On Hwy 101
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Bay Bridge Motel
541-751-0066
Best Mexican & Peruvian food & drinks! Live Music!
06 PANCAKE MILL RESTAURANT 541-756-0122
Oregon souvenirs, gifts, tees, sweatshirts, hats.
Tribal Government and Tribal information.
North Bend Information Center:
recycle video Games
Buy–sell–Trade
#1 source for
Used video Games!
Mention Oregon Coast
On Hwy
and get 10% off!
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www.rvgnet.net
1942 Sherman Ave • North Bend
13 TEE SHIRT EXPRESS Services
City Hall: 541-756-7900
Eclectic Elegance, Vintage Items, Unique Gifts.
Attractions
01 NORTH BEND LANES BOWLING CENTER 541-756-1989
Original jewelry, glass & artwork by Oregon artists.
[email protected] oregonart-artists.com
234.0 - Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge
Designed by McCullough and built in
1936, this was the longest bridge along the
coast when built. This steel cantilever truss
bridge is 5305 feet long and rises high over
the water for easy boat traffic clearance.
541-756-7264
Open daily,Organic produce, natural foods, wine & more.
10 CRYSTAL DOLPHIN GALLERY 101
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07 THE ARTIST LOFT GALLERY @ P.V. Mall 541-756-4088
The area’s favorite for good books, good food & good people.
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08 BOOKS BY THE BAY & THE GROUNDS CAFE541-756-1215
HARRISON ST.
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232.7 - Horsfall Dunes, Beach Access
Horsfall Road passes four Oregon
Dunes NRA campgrounds and a picnic
area. Horsfall campground has sand access
to a popular OHV area. Sandtracks Picnic
Area is a quiet place for a family gathering.
Bluebill is a traditional campground near
Bluebill Lake. Each site at Wild Mare Horse
Camp has at least two corrals. Horsfall Beach
campground is designed for off-road enthusiasts. DoonBugs Sandboard Park is a new
addition to the popular Boxcar area and features beginning and intermediate trails.
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Overlooking Beautiful Coos Bay
Next door to the Sand Dunes!
541-756-3151 • 66304 Hwy 101 • North Bend, OR
16 THE MILL CASINO, HOTEL & RV PARK
Hwy 101 On Coos Bay. 800-953-4800
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See what the BUZZ is about!
Shore Acres State Park.
• Slots and Table Games
• Bayview Dining
• Seafood Buffet
• Nightly Entertainment
• Bayside Hotel
• Indoor Pool
• Arcade
• Fitness Room
• Waterfront RV Park
• Group Services
541.756.8800
or 800.953.4800
3201 Tremont Avenue,
North Bend OR 97459
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235.2 - Simpson Park
Simpson Park, a North Bend city
park named for the city’s founder, serves
as a backdrop to the Coos Historical and
Maritime Museum (541-756-4613), displaying local artifacts Tuesdays through
Saturdays (541-756-6320; cooshistory.
org). The North Bend Information Center
provides information on North Bend, Coos
Bay, Charleston, and surrounding areas.
(541-756-4613 or 800-472-9176) 
235.5 - Turn off to Charleston
Loop and Cape Arago Highway
From the north, turn off Hwy 101 at
Virginia Avenue and follow the signs to
Ocean Beaches and Charleston. From the
south, turn left at the Ocean Beaches sign in
downtown Coos Bay and follow Ocean Blvd.
The two routes meet in the Empire District.
Cape Arago Highway runs along the bay, past
Charleston, and out the peninsula.
0.5 - Pony Village Mall
This is the largest covered mall on
the Oregon Coast, with over 50 stores and
services. 
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2.2 - Southwestern Oregon Community
College
Besides serving the area’s higher education needs, there are lots of offerings for nonstudents, including plays, concerts, and lectures at the Hales Center of Performing Arts
and Chef’s Table, where the public can enjoy
the culinary delights of up-and-coming
student chefs at the Oregon Coast Culinary
Institute (OCCI).
Services
2.4 - John Topits Park & Empire lake
Beaches, Fishing, Crabbing, Surfing, Kayaking, ‘Shore Acres’!
Walking trails, benches, fishing, a sandy
beach, non-motorized boats, and three lakes
make this a popular recreation park.
special shops
2.6 - Empire District
As the earliest white settlement in
Coos County, this district was once the
county seat. The area offers good clamming
and has a public boat ramp.
8.5 - Charleston (ZIP 97420)
Southwest of Coos Bay on Cape
Arago Highway is the quaint fishing village of Charleston, known for its safe
harbor, charter boat services, clamming,
crabbing, great restaurants, shops, and
whale watching. The Charlston Info
Center is open May through September.
(OregonsAdventureCoast.com)
8.5 - Fishing Docks, Charleston
For great photos, fishing, and crabbing,
turn right on Boat Basin Way and then right
on Kingfisher Way to docks. Best time for
photos is early morning or with fog.
Where to Eat
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541-888-2311
04 CHUCK’S SEAFOOD/COOS BAY OYSTER CO. 5 41-888-5525
Oregon’s finest seafood-fresh, canned, gift packs & more!
541-888-5924
Jewelry, Collectibles, Sand & Surf Toys, Kites, Shirt & Tees’
8.7 - Junction with Seven Devils Road
Seven Devils Road is part of the
Charleston-to-Bandon tour route and
leads to South Slough National Estuarine
Research Reserve with its interpretive center and trails. The road eventually returns
to Hwy 101 north of Bandon.
10.4 - Bastendorff Beach County Park
The 89-acre park has a campground,
which includes a couple of cabins and a group
campsite, and day-use facilities with picnic
areas and great views of the ocean. Easy access
to 2 miles of beach. Watch fishing boats cross
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541-888-5711
Fresh fish & Chips, The Best chowder, Burgers! Lounge!
Where to Stay
08 CHARLESTON HARBOR INN 541-888-0146
The Best Oregon wines, jams, art, antiques, gifts.
05 KINNEE’S GIFTS & SHELLS 07 SEA BASKET RESTAURANT 541-888-1178
Suites w/ kitchenettes,jacuzzi tub. charlestonharborinn.com
09 OCEANSIDE RV PARK 541-888-2598 / 800-570-2598
Beach access,71 sites, Big rigs & Pets OK, oceansidervpark.net
10 CHARLESTON MARINA RV PARK - AT THE HARBOR!
110 full-service sites. charlestonmarina.com/541-888-9512
the bar into the ocean. Coos County Parks
(541-396-3121, ext 354) for picnicking and
shelter reservations. 
11.6 - Sunset Bay State Park
This popular camping and day-use park
on a sheltered bay is the first of a trio of
well-known state parks along the highway
to Cape Arago and the only one with camping facilities. 
11.9 - Sunset Bay Golf Course
This newly renovated 36 par course
wanders up a valley with stunning hillside
views and thick woods.
NorthwestMagazines.com
Circle No. 119 on ad info card.
12.3 - Cape Arago Lighthouse Viewpoint
Beautiful views of this 44-foot high
tower, which was first illuminated in 1934.
12.8 - Shore Acres State Park
Louis Simpson, early timber baron and
developer of the city of North Bend, built his
estate on this site. The original mansion is
gone, but botanical gardens and a caretaker’s
cottage remain. View some of the most spectacular winter storms and wave action on the
Oregon Coast. Between Thanksgiving and
New Year’s Eve, the park comes alive with
over a quarter million lights. Popular hiking
trails lead north and south from the park.
Day-use fee. 
13.9 - Simpson Reef and Shell Island
14.4 - Cape Arago State Park
The offshore rocks are part of the
Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
VisitTheOregonCoast. com
Douglas Croucher
Overlook
Part of the Oregon Island National
Wildlife Refuge and the largest haul-out
on the Oregon Coast for marine mammals
such as sea lions and seals.
Charleston Harbor.
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Business & Services
Attractions
Coos Bay
01 COOS ART MUSEUM & Prefontaine Gallery coosart.org
3rd Oldest Art Museum in Oregon. 541-267-3901
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541-266-8230/888-664-9276
Designer yarns,patterns,accessories.
Year Round Fish Market On The WaTeR
at the Coos Bay Boardwalk
Local caught fish–whole, filleted, vacuum packed
Fresh live lobster, crab and clam tanks
also Fish ‘n Chips & Chowder TO GO
As Fresh As It Gets!
541-267-CraB
FREE factory tour, huge gift shop. We Offer An IncredIble SelectIOn
Of HArley–dAvIdSOn MOtOrcycleS,
PArtS & AcceSSOrIeS, & MOtOrclOtHeS
536 S. 2nd St. • Coos Bay, OR
541-266-7051
www.hdcoosbay.com
541-266-7348
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The Fellowship Art & Literature
Thousands of used Books & LocaL arT
800-255-5318
Oregon Souvenirs • Tees • Waterproof Jackets
Sweatshirts • Oregon Products
Paperbacks $2 • Hardbacks $5 • We Do Book Exchange
267 N Broadway • Coos Bay (Hwy 101)
541-267-2111 • Parking next to the Visitors Center
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191 S Broadway (Hwy 101) • Coos Bay • 541-269-0652
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• Collectibles
full sales & service
11 LEAF’S TREEHOUSE MALL 16
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“As West As It Gets”
myyarnshop.com
13 THE OREGON CONNECTION-Myrtlewood & Gifts
Fishermen’s seaFood market
101 SOUTH n
12 MY YARN SHOP mv 101 NORTH
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black Cat antiques Mall
Over 30+ Dealers!
estate Jewelry • COlleCtibles
tOOls • art Glass • ruGs
541-808-0980
270 s. brOaDway
COOs bay, OreGOn 97420
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Family Art Store w/Children’s Dept., Gifts, Cards, Papers.
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06 ALISON’S PET PALACE 541-888-1800
Do it yourself dog wash. • Boarding, pet foods & boutique.
6TH ST
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Phone: 541-269-5379
Toll Free: 877-203-4096
www.oregoncoastpropertiesonline.com
126 Market Street • Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
03 BAY AREA HOSPITAL NEWMARK ST
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Real estate
If you want it, I can find it!
GIFT SHOP
265 S Bayshore Dr.
Coos Bay, Oregon
Antique, Collectible & Gift mall-65+ dealers. Treasures galore!
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541-267-0905
Buttons • Marbles
Postcards
Pocket Knives
Lures • Beads
• Custom Made
Gift Baskets
Oregon Wines &
Condiments
Where to Eat
18 BENETTI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 541-267-6066
Bay view, genuine Italian cuisine, nightly dinner specials.
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19
the most comfortable way
fresh loCal seafood • Burgers
Buy-Sell-Rent SuRfBoaRdS
speCials, full Bar • live MusiC Body Boards • surfing Clothing
“The Locals Favorite!” 541-269-7475
sandBoards • aCCessories
sharkbitesseafoodcafe.com
541-266-9020
242 S. Broadway • CooS Bay (Hwy 101)
Vacation Rentals
20 Annie’s Cottage Vacation Rental to experience
the bay.
• StayComfortable®guestrooms
withplushpillowtopbeds
• Freehigh-speedwirelessInternet
• Lounge
• Seasonalheatedoutdoorpool,
whirlpool&fitnesscenter
541-294-2342
Bay view cottage, Jucuzzi , Full kitchen anniescottage.org
Where to Stay
21 BEST WESTERN HOLIDAY MOTEL 800-228-8655
Downtown, indoor pool & spa, kitchen suites. 541-269-5111
Coos Bay Manor
1313N.BayshoreDr.•CoosBay,OR97420
541-267-4141
Bed & Breakfast Inn
redlion.com• 800-Red Lion
Romantic Getaway
955 South Fifth Street
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
1.800.269.1224
coosbaymanor.com
4624/0210
Robert L. Potts
The Coos Bay waterfront.
23 EDGEWATER INN - 275 E JOHNSON AVE. 800-233-0423
Waterfront, Indoor Pool, Spa, Continental Breakfast.
24 MOTEL 6-COOS BAY 541-267-7171
Hut tub, sauna, suites. www.motel6.com
25 RED LION HOTEL • Hwy 101 800 RED LION
145 spacious guest rooms, restaurant & lounge, Pet friendly.
VisitTheOregonCoast. com
Circle No. 52 on ad info Card.
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252.0 - Coos County Forest
Business & Services
The timberland that borders Hwy
101 is part of the 9000-acre Coos County
Forest. Menasha Corporation manages it
and offers free tours on Wednesdays in July,
August, and September (541-269-0215 or
800-824-8486). Please call ahead.
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253.0 - North Junction Seven Devils Road
Seven Devils Road runs from Hwy
101 to the Cape Arago Hwy just south of
Charleston. Another junction to Hwy 101
is at milepost 256.9. A few miles brings
you to Seven Devils State Recreation Site,
with picnicking and beach access.
258.2 - Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
The park has picnic tables and excellent
whale watching.(Back to Hwy 101)
236.2 - The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park
Las Vegas-style gaming excitement
plus over 200 well-appointed rooms and
suites in the Tower and Lodge, five excellent dining venues and live entertainment
with view of scenic Coos Bay. A 102-space,
full-service RV park is adjacent. Modern
meeting facilities, banquet catering and
group services.
237.0 - Marshfield Sun Printing Museum
The Marshfield Sun was published in
this building until 1946. Open Tuesdays
through Saturdays, Memorial Day through
Labor Day. Otherwise, call for appointment. (541-267-3762)
237.5 - Coos Bay (ZIP 97420)
Coos Bay, the largest city on the
Oregon Coast, offers antique and gift shops,
galleries, a boardwalk, an international
port, and a variety of lodging and dining
experiences. Downtown Coos Bay has a
visitor information center located between
the two traffic corridors of Hwy 101.
237.6 Coos Art Museum
Turn west on Anderson Ave to see
the third oldest Art Museum in Oregon.
Housed in a former 1930s post office,
you’ll find original works of art as well as
the Prefontaine Memorial Gallery, which
includes tennis shoes and medals of the
former world-class runner. CAM is also
the start of a series of Prefontaine plaques
placed throughout Coos Bay that memorialize Pre’s former training grounds.
238.8 - The Oregon Connection
Visit the retail operation and enjoy a
tour of a myrtlewood factory. 
239.0 - Turnoff to Allegany
239.0 - Millicoma Marsh
Turn east on Coos River/Allegany
Road, go 1.1 miles, left on D street, right
on 4th Avenue, and right on gravel road to
parking lot adjacent to football field. Stay
left at each fork to complete a 1-mile loop
through saltmarsh and woodlands.
243.5 Watson Ranch Golf Course
Formerly known as Coos Country Club,
the course offers 18 unique and challenging
holes.
244.2 - Junction with Hwy 42 to Coquille,
Myrtle Point, I–5
Coquille, a community known for
its historic homes and melodrama at the
Sawdust Theatre, has been the Coos County
seat for more than 100 years. Chamber of
Commerce & Visitor Information Center
(541-396-3414; coquillechamber.com).
Myrtle Point, home of the Coos County
Fair, is an agricultural center loaded with
historical sites. The Coos County Logging
Museum (541-572-1014) is in a unique
building with most unusual acoustics.
Open daily in summer, otherwise call.
Contact City Hall (541-572-2626).
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Three courses, hotel, resort facilities.
Considered one of the best golf resorts in
America.
259.2 - Coquille River Lighthouse
Access is through Bullards Beach State
Park; follow signs. The lighthouse is staffed
May through October. Also called Bandon
Light, the lighthouse has become the symbol of Bandon.
259.2 - Bullards Beach State Park
A 1289-acre year-round park with
campgrounds, sand dunes, forests, and 4
miles of beach with access to the north jetty
and Coquille River Lighthouse. 
259.7 - Coquille River
Navigable by large vessels as far as the
town of Coquille, the Coquille River provides excellent tidewater fishing.
259.8 - Bandon Marsh National Wildlife
Refuge
After crossing bridge across Coquille
River, turn west on Riverside Drive and
look for turnout for refuge. This marsh is
considered one of the best birding areas
along the Pacific Coast. Every low tide
brings in hundreds of shorebirds, which
attract raptors—especially peregrines. Tens
of thousands of migrating birds stop here.
261.5 - Junction with Hwy 42S
At this point, the mileposts on Hwy 101
make a 12-mile jump. The original Hwy
101, which ran through Coquille and took 8
more miles, is now Hwys 42 and 42S. This
is milepost 273.4 viewed from the south.
NorthwestMagazines.com
Douglas Croucher
North Coast: 0.0–0.0
Coquille River Lighthouse.
274.0 - Bandon (ZIP 97411)
Bandon was rebuilt after a devastating 1936 fire destroyed the entire business
district and most of the residences. A brick
chimney on the site of the old bakery stands
as a memorial just off Hwy 101. Today the
Old Town district is a center for art galleries, shops, and great dining places. More
great dining is along Beach Loop Drive.
The chamber office and visitor information center are at the entrance to Old Town
in the little red building (bandon.com).
Bandon is known as the Cranberry Capital
of Oregon, and the annual Cranberry
Festival in September brings many people
to town. The Sprague Theatre is the venue
for live theater productions.
274.8 - Offshore Rocks, Bandon
Take Beach Loop Drive south and turn
in at Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint. This
viewpoint has several offshore rocks includVisitTheOregonCoast. com
ing Face Rock. Best time to take photos is
early morning or evening with Face Rock
silhouetted against glow from setting sun.
274.8 - Access to Beach Loop Drive
The north end of Beach Loop Drive is
reached by turning west at the light at this
milepost or driving south along the waterfront of Old Town past the old Coast Guard
station. Beach Loop passes Bandon Rocks,
Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, Face
Rock Golf Course, and Bandon State Park.
277.5 - Bradley Lake
Look for a brown state park sign on the
east side of the highway; access is on west
side. There is no charge for boat launching.
279.5 - Bandon Crossing Golf Course
This 18-hole course, south of Bandon,
follows contours of ancient sand dunes.
(888-465-3218; bandoncrossings.com)
281.5 - West Coast Game Park Safari
America’s largest wild animal petting
park has 450 animals representing 75 species. Visitors walk among free-roaming
wildlife and enjoy the park’s numerous
large predator and big-hoofed animal
exhibits. Admission charged. (541-3473106; gameparksafari.com) 
283.0 - Cranberry Bogs
283.0 - New River Area of Critical Environ-
mental Concern
Turn west on Croft Road 9 miles south
of Bandon. Go 1.5 miles, stay right at fork,
and proceed to parking lot. If road beyond is
open, continue 1 mile to boat ramp. Miles of
trails now open for viewing numerous songbirds during spring and summer and thousands of shorebirds during migration.
285.8 - Coos/Curry County Line
287.8 - Langlois (ZIP 97450)
This small community has antique
shops and limited tourist facilities.
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541-347-3232
15 LORD BENNETT’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 541-347-3663
www.bandoncrossings.com
Bandon
Crossings
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COURSE
Ocean views, specializing in seafood, Open 7 days.
Top 10 New
Golf Courses of 2007
-GOLF Magazine
16 THAI THAI RESTAURANT-OLD TOWN 18 Unique Experiences
02 WEST COAST GAME PARK SAFARI 541-347-3106
America’s largest wild animal petting park, an Oregon Coast
Attraction! Our 42nd year!
gameparksafari.com
17 WHEELHOUSE RESTAURANT-CROWS NEST LOUNGE
Vacation Rentals
Bandon’s premier seafood, steak & dinner house. 541-347-9331
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Where to Stay
18 BANDON INN Oregon’s Golf Coast!
19 BEST WESTERN INN AT FACE ROCK Your BEST choice! Indoor pool
541-347-9616
PO Box 1515 Bandon, OR 97411
Visit us at Bandon.com
20 INN AT OLD TOWN 10 Experience the wonders of Bandon from the comfort
of a fully furnished home, on, above or near the beach!
Special Shops
04
541-347-4417/800-526-0209
Stunning views, overlooking old town. bandoninn.com
Services
03 BANDON CHAMBER & VISITOR CENTER Big Wheel general Store
Home of the Fudge Factory &
the Driftwood Museum & Gallery
Oregon tees • Sweatshirts
Myrtlewood gifts • Local jams & jellies
Cranberry gifts • Novelties
130 Baltimore Ave • Old Town Bandon • 541-347-3719
05 BLACK HORSE BOUTIQUE 541-347-9847
Fashion name brand clothing for the Missy woman.
06 SAGE GALLERY & GIFT SHOP 541-329-0103
Fine art exhibits, workshops, stained glass, Jewelry Supplies.
07 2nd STREET GALLERY & GIFTS • OLD TOWN 541-347-4133
Gift shop, classes, artists in residence, Open 10-5.
541-329-0160
True Taste of Thai in Old Town Bandon. Orders to go.
Winter rates effective October 1–May 24
1-800-336-5693 or 541-347-3009
[email protected]
LLC
coastalvacationrentals.com
11 COQUILLE POINT CONDOMINIUMS 541-347-1686
877-8THEINN/541-347-5900
Walk to old town, shops, dining. 21 ROBBIN’S NEST RV PARK 800-638-3092
innatfacerock.com
innatoldtown.com
541-347-7400
BIG RIGS welcome, full hook ups, laundry, cable. Hwy 101
22 SUNSET OCEANFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS 800-842-2407
Unsurpassed ocean views. Motel units, cabins, pool, spa.
23 WINDERMERE BY THE SEA 541-347-3710
25 Units on the beach! Kitchen, Fireplace rooms available.
Beach Loop Dr Visit us online at windermerebythesea.com
Oceanview Vacation Rentals, Sleeps 1-8, coquillepoint.com
12 ENDLESS VIEWS VACATION RENTAL All amenities, on the bluff, pet friendly. 877-572-3160
bandon.com
13 EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT visitbandon.com
Vacation Rentals for 1-20 guests. 800-527-5445/541-347-3790
14SEACAPE COTTAGES VACATION RENTALS 877-992-3225
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seascape-cottages.com
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The Inn at Face Rock Hotel & Suites
Circle No. 104 on ad info Card.
FULL SERVICE Resort with Ocean View Dining,
Condo Style Suites with Fireplaces & Spas,
Indoor Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Sunsets Daily!
Conveniently located adjacent to Old Bandon Golf Links,
and just minutes from Bandon Dunes, Bandon Crossings and Old Town.
The Inn at Face Rock • 3225 Beach Loop Drive • Bandon, OR 97411
541-347-9441 • 1-800-638-3092 • Fax 541-347-2532 • www.innatfacerock.com
288.9 - Floras Lake
293.5 - Blacklock Point Trail (3.5 miles
round-trip, easy)
Turn on Airport Road, continue 3
miles to gravel parking area. Trail parallels
airport briefly, bear left at both junctures
with Oregon Coast Trail, continue through
forested areas to open grassy point with
180-degree ocean view.
Oceanfront Lodging
295.7 - Sixes River
Circle No. 94 on ad info Card.
The Sixes is the northernmost of the
rivers from which America’s Wild Rivers
Coast gets its name. The others, going
south, are the Elk, Rogue, Pistol, Chetco,
and Winchuck in Curry County, and the
Smith and Klamath in Del Norte County
in California.
296.6 - Cape Blanco Access
Cape Blanco, 5 miles west of Hwy
101, may have been sighted by Spanish
explorer Martin de Aguilar in 1603. Cape
Blanco State Park is located at the westernmost point in Oregon, and Cape Blanco
Lighthouse is open for tours April through
October, Tuesdays through Sundays. The
state park is open year-round. The historic
Hughes House, an 1898 Victorian home, is
VisitTheOregonCoast. com
open for tours during the same season and
hours as the lighthouse.
297.8 - Elk River Road
An Oregon Fish and Wildlife hatchery
is 6 miles upstream on this noted fishing
river.
• Ocean View
Rooms
• Private Decks
• Balcony Rooms
• Fireplaces &
Kitchens
• Spa & Indoor
Pool
• Full Suites
• Adjacent
Dining RoomLounge
• WiFi in Rooms
• Guest Laundry
• Economy
Rooms & Cabins
1865 Beach Loop • PO Box 373
Bandon, Oregon 97411
1-800-842-2407
541-347-2453
sunsetmotel.com
sunsetlodge.us
Circle No. 17 on ad info Card.
Ill-fated Lakeport, a community born
from the belief that Floras Lake could be
a major shipping point for Oregon Coast
products, disappeared after the discovery
that the lake could have ocean access only
through expensive locks that would have
drained the lake. Today there is access to
a boat launch and the lake is popular with
windsurfers. Boice–Cope County Park has
camping sites.
300.0 - Paradise Point SRS
A great overlook for whale and storm
watching and an uncrowded beach.
300.5 - Garrison Lake & Tseriadun SRS
Within Port Orford lies this mediumsized lake for boating recreation. Tseriadun
State Park is a new ocean beach access park.
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301.0 - Port Orford (ZIP 97465)
Business & Services
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Open 6 days a week; April thru October; Nat’l Historic Register!
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09 PARADISE CAFE 101 541-332-8104
Open 6am-2pm Daily 1825 Oregon Street
10 PORT & STARBOARD RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
portandstarboardrestaurant.com/541-332-4515
Fresh local seafood & steaks
Where to Stay
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Once known as Sugarloaf Mountain, this
mountain’s name was changed to Tichenor’s
Humbug as the result of a mistake made
by an 1851 exploring party sent out of Port
Orford by Captain Tichenor. This 1842-acre
park includes the mountain, Brush Creek
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round-trip, strenuous)
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parking. Nice trail but steep climb to 1750foot summit with great views of ocean. This is
the highest point along the South Coast.
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301.1 - Battle Rock Park
The 1851 battle between an advance
party of nine settlers and local native
Indians took place here. Plenty of parking
and a visitor center.
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Small, friendly, and quirky, Port Orford
feels a lot like California’s Big Sur 20 years ago
with its awe-inspiring panoramic vistas and
active artistic community that supports eight
galleries. Port Orford was established in 1851
and is the oldest town on the South Coast.
Today Port Orford is the northern gateway
to America’s Wild Rivers Coast. The area is a
haven for the outdoors enthusiast: scuba dive
in the ocean, windsurf the coves of Floras Lake,
hike and fly fish the Elk and Sixes rivers. The
dock here is the only open-water port on the
Oregon Coast and is one of six “dolly” ports in
the world where recreational and commercial
fishing boats are hoisted into and out of the
water daily. This town of 1200 offers lodging
at state and RV parks and motels and dining
at a variety of cafes. Port Orford Heads State
Park’s historic Lifeboat Station museum is
open to the public, and visitor information is
provided at Battle Rock Park.
Take a scenic walk on the Port Orford
Wetland Interpretive Walkway, located
near 17th and Idaho Streets. This boardwalk has several viewing platforms to see
wood ducks and hooded mergansers.
541-332-3861
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5 pm. Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30
A fully staffed family medical clinic including a general
practice physician. A part of the Curry General Hospital
Health Network. curryhealthnetwork.com
05 Port Orford Visitor Center/Chamber of Commerce
discoverportorford.com
541-332-8055
At Historic Battle Rock Park! 11 Compass Rose B & B 541-332-7076
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12 KOA KAMPGROUND bandonkoa.com/800-562-3298
Award Winning • heated pool • secluded campsites
13 PORT ORFORD RV VILLAGE Full Service RV Park
14 SEA CREST MOTEL 541-332-1041
portorfordrv.com
888-332-3040/541-332-3040
All Ocean View Rooms!Pet Friendly, free WiFi
City Hall: PO Box 310
541-332-3681
Chamber of Commerce
541-332-8055
PO Box 637
15 SHORELINE MOTEL
Walking distance to beach.
16 WILDSPRING GUEST HABITAT Vacation Rentals
Eco-friendly luxury resort 541-332-2903
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06 PORT ORFORD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 541-253-6107
07 THE JOAN OF ARC VACATION PROPERTY 541-332-0516
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Circle No. 20 on ad info Card.
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313.1 - Prehistoric Gardens
Life-size replicas of dinosaurs live in a
dense, peaceful rainforest in this privately
operated park and gift shop. Fee charged. 
317.0 - Ophir (ZIP 97464)
Ophir, a residential area on the east side
of Hwy 101, is home to picturesque, ninehole Cedar Bend Golf Course and unique
Honey Bear Campground and RV Resort
with authentic German food. Nesika Beach is
a residential community on the west side of
Hwy 101 with more than 7 miles of beaches.
320.1 - Series of Viewpoints
321.0 - Nesika Beach
322.4 - Geisel Monument State Heritage Site
A small wayside commemorates early
settler John Geisel and his three sons.
325.0 - Old Coast Road
326.5 - Access to Mouth of Rogue River
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Alicia Spooner
Otter Point State Park has hiking trails
and views of unusual sandstone formations.
Parking not suitable for large rigs.
Fishing boat being lowered onto its trailer at the Port Orford dock.
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800-353-9754 • 541-247-9203
28788 Hunter Creek Loop • Gold Beach
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Learn some history, see wildlife, and stop
for lunch at upriver lodge. Reserve ahead.
(800-458-3511; mailboat.com/800-4513645; roguejets.com)
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Family Fun & Best Whitewater value! mailboat.com
04 JERRY’S ROGUE JETS & ROGUE MUSEUM 800-451-3645
Free Museum/Gift Shop open year round. roguejets.com
Services
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Located at the south end of town
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The store that has almost everything!
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Pet supplies and nutrition for your best friend.
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328.0 - Gold Beach (ZIP 97444)
09 Breaker House Vacation Homes 800-816-4676
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Named for the gold that was found
near here in the mid-1800s, Gold Beach
is located where the Rogue River meets
the sea. Year-round fishing, jet boat trips,
and other outdoor activities for the entire
family make Gold Beach a vacation paradise. This is the county seat and site of the
fairgrounds, where many events are held
year-round. The Rogue River Museum is in
town at the jet boat dock near the southern
end of the bridge. Upriver about 10 miles
is the Schrader Old Growth Trail and a trail
to the largest myrtlewood tree on the coast.
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Famous for its fishing, the Rogue River
has a Wild and Scenic section extending from
Lobster Creek, about 10 miles upriver, almost
to Grants Pass. Jet boats travel upstream and
rafts head downstream. A number of resorts
are located near Agness. Most fishing is done
within the lower 10 miles. I.L. Patterson
Memorial Bridge was the first in the country
to be built with prestressed concrete in 1931.
With its seven arches of reinforced concrete,
this McCullough design is very beautiful at
night, outlined with blue fiberoptic lights.
Wedderburn (ZIP 97491), on the north
side of the river, is home port for Rogue River
Mail Boats.
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11 HONEY BEAR CAMPGROUND & RV RESORT 800-822-4444
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Boat marina, municipal airport, cannery
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building with shops and restaurant, Sheriff
John’s Classic Car & Doll Museum, and the
home port of Jerry’s Rogue Jets.
Circle No. 40 on ad info Card.
328.8 - The Event Center at the Beach
This is the site of the Curry County
Fair, held in July, and various functions held throughout the year.  Across
the highway it is hard to miss the Civil
War-era cannon on the front lawn of the
Curry County Historical Museum. Closed
January, open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
(541-247-9396; curryhistory.com)
329.9 - South Beach Park, Gold Beach
Circle No. 194 on ad info Card.
Visitors Center
Easy RV access, WiFi, and beach access
from a paved parking lot and paved path.
(541-247-7526 or 800-525-2334)
330.8 - Hunter Creek Beach Access
334.8 - Cape Sebastian State Park
Head uphill for a panoramic view. A
1-1/2-mile trail begins atop the headland
and ends at the rocky tip of the cape, then
connects with the Oregon Coast Trail.
Park at the top parking area and face
south for photos that include offshore rocks.
337.0 - Myers Creek
Circle No. 131 on ad info Card.
Easy access to a long stretch of beach
and interesting rock formations.
338.0 - Beach Access
A turnout provides access for windsurfers.
339.0 - Pistol River
The small community of Pistol River is
a mile inland from the estuary. Pistol River
State Park has been cut off from the ocean
beach by a change in the river’s course, but
there are picnic tables and some nice areas
for the energetic hiker. A historical marker
next to Hwy 101 commemorates the 1856
Battle of Pistol River.
339.0 - Hawk’s Rest Ranch Stables & Trail
Circle No. 172 on ad info Card.
Circle No. 157 on ad info Card.
Rides
Horseback riding, both inland and on
the beach, available all year. (541-2476423; siskiyouwest.com)
339.7 - Pistol River to Carpenterville Road
Start here for a driving adventure on
a paved road that runs roughly parallel to
Hwy 101 and rejoins it north of Brookings
at milepost 354.7. Not advisable for RVs.
343–353 - Samuel H. Boardman SSC
Boardman is a long, narrow park consistOregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 79
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08 ATRIVERS EDGE RV RESORT 888-295-1441
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09 Best Western Beachfront Inn 800-468-4081
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10 Brookings Inn Resort 800-822-9087
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11 DRIFTWOOD RV PARK 541-469-9089
Wi-Fi, Big Rigs, Walk to beach driftwoodrvpark.com
12 WILD RIVERS MOTORLODGE 541-469-5361
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ing of about 12 miles of rugged coastline and
pocket beaches. Several viewpoint waysides
have picnic tables. The principal ones are
344.6 Arch Rock Point, 346.0 Thunder
Rock Cove, 346.1 Natural Bridges Cove,
347.5 North Island Trail, 348.5 Indian
Sands Trail, 349.3 Whalehead Trail, 351.3
House Rock, 351.9 Cape Ferrelo, 352.6
Lone Ranch, and 353.8 Rainbow Rock.
The beach at Thunder Rock Cove is considered one of the best of the sheltered beaches
on the coast. Look for wild goats. The portion
of the Oregon Coast Trail that runs through
Curry County begins at Cape Ferrelo and ends
at Humbug Mountain State Park.
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Harris Beach State Park.
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347.9 - Thomas Creek Bridge
The highest bridge in Oregon, built in
1964, crosses 345 feet above creek bottom.
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To appreciate the structure’s magnitude,
pull into the parking area at the bridge’s
south end. Follow a short trail west for the
best look at the gigantic geometric steel
legs supporting the bridge.
351.3 - Hike: Samuel Boardman State Scenic
Corridor (5 miles round-trip, moderate)
Begin at House Rock Viewpoint
northwest corner. After meandering near
highway for a mile, trail drops to beach and
leads to scenic Whalehead Cove.
354.7 - Pistol River–Carpenterville Road
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South Access
This is a paved back-road adventure
that loops back to milepost 339.7.
355.6 - Harris Beach SRA
Named for George Harris, a pioneer
from Scotland who raised sheep and cattle
here. Just offshore is the largest island
along the Oregon Coast, Bird Island, where
breeding takes place for a variety of birds,
including tufted puffins. 
357.0 - Brookings–Harbor
(ZIP 97415)
Brookings–Harbor is located on
America’s Wild Rivers Coast and basks
in weather patterns that foster some of
the warmest temperatures on the coast.
Considered the gateway to the Oregon
Coast and recreation on the Chetco River,
Brookings is a center for commercial flower
growing and tourism and has become home
to a growing number of retirees. The city
celebrates its annual Azalea Festival on
Memorial Day weekend.
357.0 - Central Mall
The Oregon and California Lumber
Company (O&C) ran Brookings as a company town in the early part of the 20th
century. The Central Building, constructed
in 1915 by O&C, is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. A small museum
of local history is in the basement. 
358.0 - Chetco River
The Chetco River divides Brookings from
its unincorporated neighbor Harbor. The
North Bank Road goes up the Chetco River
to nearby Azalea Park and 8 miles farther to
Alfred A. Loeb State Park. The state park is
near a trail through a redwood grove. On the
south side, South Bank Road leads inland to
Salmon Run Golf Course. The 18-hole course
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Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City, California.
was constructed to preserve the environment
as much as possible. A meandering stream has
numerous bridges and is the biggest hazard
for golfers. Salmon actually do inhabit the
golf course. Lower Harbor Road reaches the
Port of Brookings–Harbor. Port facilities
include a marina, port-operated RV park, a
boardwalk, and shops. The chamber of commerce building is well marked and offers
advice and brochures for visitors.
360.7 - Chetco Valley Museum
The museum is home to the state’s largest Monterey cypress, which was planted
in the 1850s. Open mid-April through
October, Thursdays through Sundays. (541469-6657)
363.0 - Winchuck Ponds/Peavine Rd
Five miles past Chetco River bridge,
turn east on Winchuck River Road and
continue 1.5 miles to graveled Peavine
Road. This is a good route for car birding. At 1-mile point, park at pullout to
see freshwater wetlands that harbor marsh
birds and ducks.
363.0 - Crissey Field
Visitor assistance from the Oregon
Welcome Center and the US Forest Service
at the southern end of the Oregon Coast
Trail. Ample parking, easy beach access
and a trail to the Winchuck River estuary.
Watch for the access road; the building is
not visible from the highway.
363.0 - California – Oregon Border
California’s Del Norte County
From the historic town of Smith River,
with its miles of lily fields, to the Klamath
area with its majestic redwoods, Del Norte
County has only one sizable town: Crescent
City, located on a tongue of land that juts
into the ocean.
The town is the gateway to the Smith
River National Recreation Area, famous for
its redwoods and its miles of scenic rivers.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park along
Hwy 199 and Del Norte Coast Redwoods
State Park along Hwy 101 between
Crescent City and the Klamath area also
create awesome scenic corridors.
While driving along the Del Norte
coast, notice the tidal lagoons, favorites of
fishermen and birders. And you can’t miss
the incomparable Trees of Mystery that has
been attracting sightseers since the 1940s.
0.0 - California State Line
0.5 - Pelican State Beach
1.9 - Kamph Memorial Park
Situated on a bluff overlooking the
ocean; tent-only camping.
3.6 - Smith River
6.5 - Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery
7.0 - Smith River (Zip 95567)
9.2 - North Bank Road
Turn east on Hwy 197 to follow Smith
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River to Ruby VanDeventer County Park.
At 3-1/2 miles is the 18-hole Del Norte
Golf Course, and after about 7 miles, the
road connects with Hwy 199. Turn west to
travel a scenic loop through Jedediah Smith
Redwoods State Park back to Hwy 101.
9.4 - Lake Earl Drive
Turn west for access to Kellogg Beach
for hiking and horse trails, the town of Fort
Dick, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, and Tolowa
Dunes State Park, home of two large coastal
lagoons.
16.0 - Florence Keller Park
Campsites in a quiet setting in the
redwoods, only a few miles from town.
Operated by Del Norte County, the facilities are not lavish but campsites are only
$10/night. Reservations. (707-464-7230)
16.2 - Junction Hwy 199
Scenic Hwy 199 travels through
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park,
Smith River National Rec Area, and the
communities of Hiouchi and Gasquet.
20.0 - Crescent City (ZIP 95531)
The visitor center at the Redwood
National and State Parks headquarters
is worth a stop. The nearby Smith River
Scenic Byway provides a glimpse into
one of the largest Wild and Scenic River
Systems in the U.S.
St. George’s Reef Lighthouse lies 6
miles off Point St. George at the northeast
corner of Crescent City. A scenic drive
extends along the oceanfront all the way
into the city. The namesake Crescent Beach
extends in a broad crescent to the south.
A tsunami struck Crescent City after
the great Alaska earthquake of 1964 and
destroyed the business district. Evidence of
it can still be seen.
Visit the Historical Society Museum
from May through September, with its
Tolowa and Yurok Indian artifacts and
original lens from the St. George Reef
Lighthouse, and the Marine Mammal
Center, one of three rescue and rehabilitation centers in California. Del
Norte County–Crescent City Chamber of
Commerce visitor center is near the park
headquarters on Front Street.
20.0 - Battery Point Lighthouse
Battery Point Lighthouse and Museum
are on an island. At low tide you can walk
to the island without getting wet. Follow
Front St west to A Street, then left. Tours
are offered April through September. (707464-3089; delnortehistory.org)
21.0 - Ocean World
See underwater marine life and sea lion
performances. (707-464-4900)
21.2 - Elk Valley Casino
Turn on Elk Valley Road and go east for
a mile to Howland Hill Road. Turn right
for 1/2 mile; casino is on the left.
21.6 - Crescent City Harbor
Access is by Citizen Dock Road and
Anchor Way.
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23.0 - Enderts Beach Road
Enjoy the broad expanse of Crescent
Beach or continue past to Crescent Beach
Overlook for a panoramic view.
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This is a must-stop turnout on Hwy
101 with a view north to Crescent City and
beaches south of town.
24.0–35.0 - Del Norte Coast Redwoods
State Park
Redwoods edge the highway with turnouts to groves and trails.
30.5 - Damnation Creek Trail
34.0 - False Klamath Cove/Wilson Creek
A protected beach and picnic area at the
mouth of Wilson Creek.
34.5 - Lagoon Creek
Picnic, fish in the lagoon, or hike
Yurok Loop trail to a panoramic view. 
34.8 - Trees of Mystery
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
mark the entrance. Hike the forest trail,
ride the Sky Trail gondola, and visit the
End of the Trail Museum. (800-638-3389;
treesofmystery.net)
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Circle No. 149 on ad info Card.
38.0 - Turnoff to Klamath Overlook
Turn on Requa Road and head uphill
to viewpoint overlooking the mouth of the
river and panorama.
40.0 - Klamath (ZIP 95548)
40.2 - Turnoff to Tour Thru Tree
Take Terwer Valley exit to Hwy 169
and follow signs. Most cars and pickups
can drive through the huge living redwood
tree. (707-482-5971)
40.2 - Junction Hwy 169 to Klamath Glen
40.8 - Coastal Drive/West Klamath Beach
Road
Turn here for a scenic loop along the
south bank of the Klamath River and up
to Flint Ridge for views from High Bluff
with picnic area.  Return by Alder Camp
Road. Not advisable for trailers or motor
homes.
Ten-mile scenic drive passes through
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, which
has hiking trails, Big Tree Wayside, and
Elk Meadow day-use and campground.
45.0 - Del Norte County Line/End of America’s Wild Rivers Coast ■
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44.8 - Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway
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