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Oregon Coast

Explore 363 miles of beaches, rugged cliffs, small coastal towns, coastal mountains, and lush forests. Find what to do and what to see on the Oregon Coast.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

2026-01-05

• Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint gives access to about 5 miles ofContinue Reading

Nesika Beach in Oregon: The picture "Nesika Beach sandy shoreline and driftwood" shows a wide sandy beach with scattered driftwood, some grassy dunes in the foreground, gentle ocean waves, and a distant mountain under a clear blue sky.

Nesika Beach – Surfperch Fishing, Beach Walks, and Open Sand

2026-01-05

• Nesika Beach, combined with Ophir Beach, is a nearly 6‑mile stretch of the shoreContinue Reading

Ocean Beach Picnic Area (Ocean Beach Day Use Site) in Oregon: The picture "Ocean Beach concrete stairs to sand" shows a set of concrete stairs descending between green shrubbery down to a wide sandy beach with the ocean and blue sky in the distance.

Ocean Beach Day Use Site – Scenic Beach and Picnic Spot

2025-12-07

Ocean Beach Day Use Site is a small, Forest-Service–managed day-use picnic area, located 10 milesContinue Reading

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site in Oregon: The picture "Tokatee Klootchman ravine with logs" shows a person standing on rocks next to a stream filled with driftwood, surrounded by steep, green cliffs and a forested hill in the distance.

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site: A Hidden Coastal Gem

2025-12-06

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site is located on Highway 101 at milepost 172.5, 8 milesContinue Reading

Tunnel Beach Rocks and Minerals, Oregon Coast

Oceanside & Tunnel Beaches Rockhounding for Oregon Coast Gems

2025-11-09

• Oceanside and Tunnel Beaches are the best agate- and zeolite- hunting sites on theContinue Reading

Daphne Grove Campground Oregon: The picture "Daphne Grove Campground Oregon river and forest" displays a tranquil river bordered by dense green forest and tall hills, with a couple standing together on a grassy bank in the distance.

Daphne Grove Campground – Shady River Camping among Old-Growth Myrtlewood

2025-07-24

• Daphne Grove Campground offers peaceful camping along the South Fork Coquille RiverContinue Reading

Myrtle Grove Campground Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Grove Campground Oregon picnic area" shows a rustic wooden picnic table and benches next to a metal fire ring, set in a shaded forest clearing with tall trees and dappled sunlight. Myrtle Grove Campsite

Myrtle Grove Campground – A Shaded Riverside Escape in the Myrtlewood Forest

2025-07-23

• Myrtle Grove Campground is nestled in myrtlewood forest along the South Fork Coquille RiverContinue Reading

Reedsport Bay Oregon: The picture "Reedsport Bay Oregon waterfront" features a scenic view of a wooden boardwalk and outdoor patios along the bay, with a blue fishing boat docked and a railroad bridge crossing the calm water, surrounded by forested hills.

Reedsport & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-22

• Reedsport is a gateway to Oregon Dunes and Umpqua River adventures Lodging in ReedsportContinue Reading

Winchester Bay Oregon: The picture "Winchester Bay Oregon pier" features a long wooden pier stretching over the water with people walking and fishing, surrounded by blue water and grassy shoreline.

Winchester Bay & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-21

• Winchester Bay is a fishing hub and gateway to the Oregon Dunes Lodging inContinue Reading

Ziolkouski Beach Park Oregon: Quiet sandy shoreline with scattered driftwood and a leaning pine tree, overlooking the peaceful water and distant treeline on a sunny day.

Ziolkouski Beach Park – Where the Umpqua River Meets the Pacific

2025-07-20

• Ziolkouski Beach Park is the most sheltered beach at the mouth of the UmpquaContinue Reading

Coquille River Falls Oregon Hiking: Close-up view of multiple streams of Coquille River Falls flowing over large rocks with greenery along the cliffside.

Coquille River Falls – Remote Waterfall Hike in the Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest

2025-07-16

• Coquille River Falls drops a total of 115 feet through a lush, old-growth forestContinue Reading

Sport Haven Beach at the South Jetty Chetco River Brookings Oregon: A view of the beach with black sand and people scattered along the shoreline. There are driftwood logs and rocks in the foreground, with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky. The ocean waves gently lap against the shore.

Sport Haven Beach at the South Jetty Chetco River

2025-03-20

• Sport Haven Beach gives access to a ton of beach and city adventuresContinue Reading

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Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek Rockhounding in Eastern Oregon: The picture "Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek hand holding petrified wood" features a close-up of a person's hand holding a piece of brown and tan petrified wood, with a blurred sandy background.

Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek Rockhounding in Eastern Oregon

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

Nesika Beach in Oregon: The picture "Nesika Beach sandy shoreline and driftwood" shows a wide sandy beach with scattered driftwood, some grassy dunes in the foreground, gentle ocean waves, and a distant mountain under a clear blue sky.

Nesika Beach – Surfperch Fishing, Beach Walks, and Open Sand

Myers Creek Beach in Oregon: The picture "Myers Creek Beach driftwood and wildflowers" features a sweeping view of the sandy beach lined with scattered driftwood, rocky sea stacks in the surf, and bright pink wildflowers blooming in the foreground beside coastal vegetation.

Myers Creek Beach – Cave Rock, Sea Stacks, and Tidepools

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