EXPLORING COOS COUNTY....
Oregon Dunes KOA is strategically located to be your home base for all that the Bay Area has to offer. Coos County has so much more to offer than just dune fun. Spend the day in Charleston - Visit and hike the trails at South Slough Estuary, rent a canoe and paddle the estuary, or visit Shore Acres and see the botanical gardens or whale watch from the pavilion. Travel a bit farther on Cape Arago Hwy and walk down to the tide pools. On your way back, watch the sea lions from the overlook. Travel 15 minutes north and enjoy the Umpqua Lighthouse - the only red lens on the Oregon Coast or continue on another 20 minutes and see Roosevelt Elk up close and personal at Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area! The following are just some of the hundreds of things to do in our area. Come spend some time with us and see what Coos County has to offer.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT SHORE ACRES
The holiday lights at Shore Acres are a must to see during the Thanksgiving to New Years Holidays. For more information, please visit the Shore Acres website.
www.shoreacres.net
HISTORIC BRIDGES
The Oregon Coast is famous for it's historical bridges. Our McCullough Bridge is just one of the many coastal bridges designed by Conde B. McCullough.
To see a list of all the wondeful historic bridges in our area, please visit the website.
OREGON COAST LIGHTHOUSES
The Oregon Coast is famous for its Lighthouses. We have some located both north and south of us. And don't forget to check our store for postcards showing Oregon Coast Lighthouses
For a list of Oregon Lighthouses, please visit the website - www.lighthousegetaway.com
COVERED BRIDGES
We have our very own covered bridges 1 - 2 hours from the campground. Checkout the Oregon Covered Bridges website.
HIKING & BIKING
Grab your hiking boots, or rent a bike and take in nature, on these trails. There are many levels of difficulty, so whatever your skill level, we think you’ll find a way to breathe in the fresh air and explore.
Check out the Coos Trail System for an upclose and personal Nature Experience.
GOLFING
Try out your new myrtlewood putters at the Watson Ranch Golf overlooking beautiful Coos Bay, located just a few miles down the road from the campground.
FISHING
Lake, river and stream fishing are popular pursuits. Early summer and late fall salmon runs offer the best chances for a great catch and hearty sportsmen will enjoy the challenges of winter steelhead fishing. Local guides always know those special spots where the "big ones" are hiding and what gear to use. If you can catch Robert or John, they might share some of their favorite fishing and hunting spots!
Here is a list of guides & charters
CRABBING & CLAMING
There are a number of crabbing and clamming sites just a short drive from the campground. You may crab at the Empire boat dock, the Charleston docks, or from a boat. Bays, estuaries, beaches, tide pools, and jetties are open all year.
DEEP SEA FISHING & WHALE WATCHING
Betty Kay Charters offers fun and adventure on their 6 hour trips for deep sea fishing and whale watching. Captain Bill and Captain Kathi are ready to give you a memorable, fun fishing experience while teaching you about many species of wildlife.
SHIPWRECKS
There are historic shipwrecks along the coast.
THE SUJAMECO
The Wreck of the Sujameco - Story by Ann Kopy
OREGON COAST GEOLOGY
The Oregon Dunes are like no other dunes in the world. Desert-like landscapes, lakes,rivers, ocean, and forest blend together, creating diverse ecosystems of plants and animals.
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SECRETS OF THE OREGON DUNES
WEST COAST GAME PARK
The original walk thru Safari, where visitors meet, pet, film, and walk among hundreds of free-roaming wildlife. Bandon is a scenic 45 minute drive from ODKOA. Checkout what the historic town of Bandon has to offer.
THE OREGON CONNECTION
One of the oldest continuously working Myrtlewood Factories on the Southern Oregon Coast, The Oregon Connection welcomes you to browse the many unique and interesting gifts available. Their items are made to the highest quality standards, each one-of-a-kind piece hand turned by skilled craftsmen, assuring a product of incredible beauty that is sure to grace your home for many years to come.