Recreation Sites

Coos Bay District Rec Site

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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

Cape Blanco Lighthouse

The oldest lighthouse in the state, Cape Blanco Lighthouse sits atop wind-swept bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. These bluffs,...   more>>

 Geological Sightseeing Historic Site Investigation Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Trail Restrooms (Accessible) Drinking Water
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area

Fees: No fees associated with this site.

Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area

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>>

 Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Trail Restrooms (Accessible) Drinking Water
Doerner Fir Trail

Fees: No fees are associated with this site.

Doerner Fir Trail

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>>

 Botanical Sightseeing Hiking Watchable Wildlife Trails
Loon Lake Recreation Site

Fees: $18/night camping $5/day use

Loon Lake Recreation Site

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>>

 Boating/Rafting Fishing Swimming Watchable Wildlife Boat Ramps Camp Sites Camp Sites (Accessible) Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Playground Sanitary Disposal Stations Restrooms Trails Drinking Water
New River

Fees: No fees are associated with this site.

New River

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>>

 Botanical Sightseeing Fishing Hiking Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible) Trails
Sixes River

Fees: $8 per night camping $2 a day for day use

Sixes River

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>>

 Mineral Collecting Camp Sites Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible)
The North Spit

Fees: No fees associated with this site.

The North Spit

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>>

 Fishing Hiking Horse Back Riding Watchable Wildlife Boat Ramps Interpretive Trail Restrooms Drinking Water