View Coos Bay Rec Site Map

Coos Bay's recreational activities abound from beaches to trails, wildlife viewing, lighthouses, to gold panning -- come see what recreational opportunities the Coos Bay district has to offer!

Recreation Transition

We are in the process of enhancing our recreation content and not all sites have been moved into the new layout. If needed, you can still view the previous recreation sites page during the transition.

Site Name and Description	Activities	Facilities
Cape Blanco Lighthouse Fees: $2.00 per adult for interpretive tour The oldest lighthouse in the state, Cape Blanco Lighthouse sits atop wind-swept bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. These bluffs,...   more>>
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area Fees: No fees associated with this site. The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is the year-round residence for a herd of about 100 Roosevelt elk. A mild winter climate and abundant ...   more>>
Doerner Fir Trail Fees: No fees are associated with this site. The Doerner Fir is one of the largest coast Douglas fir trees in the world. Winding roads take travelers through some of the most valuable ...   more>>
Loon Lake Recreation Site Fees: $18/night camping $5/day use This popular recreation area boasts one of the coast's finest camp grounds and a warm, sandy beach. The lake is perfect for swimming,...   more>>
New River Fees: No fees are associated with this site. Running paralell to the pacific ocean for nine miles, this coastal river is separated from the ocean by only a thin foredune of sand.   more>>
Sixes River Fees: $8 per night camping $2 a day for day use In 1856,the discovery of gold on the Sixes River caused a flurry of gold mining and settlement on the southern Oregon Coast. Recreational ...   more>>
The North Spit Fees: No fees associated with this site. This site is the southernmost end of a series of sand dunes extending along the Oregon coastline from Florence to Coos Bay. The ever-changing ...   more>>