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AGATE BEACH STATE RECREATION SITE
offers two parks and two campgrounds.
Visit this no-fee state park for clamming and surfing. A tunnel leading
from Newport attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center provides access to the beach area.
CUMMINS CREEK WILDERNESS AREA
ANKENY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Created to provide much needed protected habitat for Dusky Canada
Geese, this 2,800-acre wetland and riparian forest also gives visitors an
opportunity to observe and photograph wildlife from April 1st to September 30th. Many miles of hiking trails and boardwalks with interpretive signs bring visitors closer to the wildlife taking refuge in the area
and offer educational information.
BEACHSIDE STATE RECREATION AREA
Centrally located to many nearby activities off Highway 101, this comfortable campground offers full hook-up, tent, and yurt sites at affordable prices. Just north of Yachats and south of Waldport, visitors will
find plenty of recreational activities along the beach as well as nearby
lighthouses, aquarium and science centers to tour.
BEVERLY BEACH STATE PARK
Colorful kites dot the sky, surfers catch waves and kids treasure hunt
for fossils along the beach. All are great reasons to pitch a tent or for
RV enthusiasts, hook-up to one of the full electrical and water sites.
If just passing by, stop and stretch your legs at the shaded picnic area
and children’s playground. This popular beach destination is located off
Highway 101 near Newport.
BOILER BAY STATE SCENIC VIEWPOINT
Tidepools, surfing, birding, and a shipwreck can all be experienced at
this no-fee central coast park along Highway 101.
BOLON ISLAND TIDEWAYS
For a peaceful hiking and birding experience, visit Bolon Island Tideways, a state park off Highway 101 near Reedsport.
CAPE PERPETUA SCENIC AREA
Twenty-six miles of hiking, scenic vistas, tidepools, and beach welcomes
travelers along Highway 101. The nearby visitors center lends opportunity for an educational experience, nature theater, and interactive
children’s corner.
CARL G. WASHBURNE MEMORIAL STATE PARK
This campground is located on the east side of Highway 101. For whale
watching, birding, and beachcombing, campers can use the trail leading under the highway to the day-use beach. Another trail also leads
to the historic Heceta Head Lighthouse where visitors can take guided
tours in the early summer months.
COTTAGE GROVE LAKE
This three-mile long lake is about five miles south of Cottage Grove. It
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This designated wilderness area is south of Florence and features the
Sitka Spruce Forest. The Cummins Ridge Trail is the only trail in the
area and is 6.5 miles long.
DARLINGTONIA STATE NATURAL SITE
An 18-acre botanical park dedicated to protecting the Darlingtonia Californica, also called the cobra lily. There is a boardwalk and picnic area
in the park.
DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL STATE NATURAL AREA
Popular for surfing, this park is also a great place for whale watching,
tidepools and hiking. It is eight miles north of Newport on Highway
101.
DEXTER STATE RECREATION SITE
This state site allows for great access onto the western edge of Dexter
Reservoir as well as an 18-hole disk golf course and park.
DORENA RESERVOIR
East of Cottage Grove, this is a great place to fish for trout, bass, and
catfish as well as boat, swim, sail, and water ski.
DRIFT CREEK WILDERNESS AREA
This nearly 6,000-acre wilderness area in the Siuslaw National Forest
offers 8.5 miles of hiking trails. Wildlife includes black bear and elk.
DRIFTWOOD BEACH STATE RECREATION SITE
Great for finding beach treasures and watching sunsets, this site off
Highway 101 near Waldport offers access to a wide sandy beach and
picnic area.
FALL CREEK STATE RECREATION AREA
The facilities of this popular day-use area includes two campgrounds,
boat ramps, and a picnic area. Fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife
viewing, and nature programs are just some of the activities available to
visitors. The area is located 27 miles southeast of Eugene.
FERN RIDGE RESERVOIR
Located on the Long Tom River 15 miles northwest of Eugene, this
reservoir is ideal for fishing, boating, water skiing, and wildlife viewing
in the extensive wetland habitat.
GOLDEN AND SILVER FALLS STATE NATURAL
AREA
This hidden gem is tucked away in the plush forest about 24 miles off
of Highway 101. Hiking trails take guests through the forest to each of
the falls which plunge 100 feet over the rocky cliffs.
OREGON TRAVEL AND RECREATION GUIDE