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Oregon Dunes NRA - Florence

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Oregon Dunes, Coos Bay, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Oregon Dunes - Florence, Florence Dunes, South Jetti, Siltcoos, Honeyman State Park, Westlake, Goose Pasture, Hunters, Chapmans, Breach, South Jetty to Siltcoos, South Jetty Area, Siltcoos Area, Siuslaw National Forest

Last Known Status

Open

Florence hosts the northern most section of the three main OHV access points of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and is arguably the most beautiful and least crowded of the three. This section stretches from South Jetti to Siltcoos and boasts not only some of the largest dunes in the ODNRA, but some very unique vegetation and small groups of trees creating small forest areas in the sand.

There are two entrance points to the OHV area, with day use areas and basic services available at the northern entrance, and Driftwood II campground to the south. Day use areas in the north are gated and locked overnight with hosts on site, but some primitive sand camping is permitted in designated areas with a pass.

As with all areas of the ODNRA, camping reservations are strongly recommended, and holiday weekends are especially busy. Annual and five day passes are available and can be purchased online or at the Oregon Dunes NRA Visitor Center.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Oregon ATV Permit stickers required
Dates Open	Daily 6am - 10pm
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	An operating permit issued for another state will be honored, but only if the issuing state also honors Oregon operating permits. (As of October 1, 2021, Oregon no longer honors stickers from Washington.) (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (99 dB)
Whip Flags	Yes (108 inches)	Whip Flags Required For Safety 8"x12" red or orange flags required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted	Oregon ATV Permit stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Youth Only	required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only) camping on the beach prohibited
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No	riding permitted 6am - 10pm daily, gates locked overnight
Trail Blazing	Some Areas
Alcohol	Some Areas	possession of alcohol prohibited outside of paved campsites
Rule Enforcement	Some	On-Site Office/Station Jeep/SUV Patrol
Comment	ATVs/OHVs not permitted on paved roads. Staging/camping area hosts on site.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	3,840 acres (6 sq mi)
Climate Type	Coastal
Elevation	0 to 200 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	None
Sand	All	paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience
Mud	None
Dust	None
Rocks	None
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	Many
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Many
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Intersections	All
Rider Traffic	Many
Shade	Few
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Some	(hazards not marked) cut away dunes, ocean water
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Off-Road Dunes

Land	Nat Recreation

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NE)	7-11 (541) 997-6988
Diesel	Florence, OR
Water	On Site	potability unknown
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Jessie M. Honeyman Campground (800) 452-5687 or (800) 551-6949
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Jessie M. Honeyman Campground (800) 452-5687 or (800) 551-6949
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NE)	7-11 (541) 997-6988

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($5.00) Five Day Pass - $10, Annual Pass - $35
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 30 designated primitive sand camping sites - $10/night
Comment	Driftwood II Campground has 68 sites $25/night with a two vehicle limit. 30 designated primitive sand camping sites - $10/night. Reservations required May 1 through September 30, group reservations required year-round (877) 444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com

RATINGS

Pros	beautiful dunes with tree islands and beach riding, good facilities, modern & clean
Cons	overcrowded, camping is pricey
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	3-5 Days Non-Holiday
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Florence, OR

Dune Map

From: Florence, OR
(North Access)
1) Take 101 South accross the bridge
2) 0.6 miles after the bridge turn right (west) on S. Jetty Road
3) Main entrance is straight ahead.

(South Access)
1) Take 101 South 7.0 miles past the bridge
2) Turn right (northwest) on Siltcoos Beach Access Road
3) Go 1.5 miles to Driftwood II Campground.