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Umpqua Dunes

Monday, December 9, 2019

Trail Map

Other Names

Coos Bay, Winchester Bay And Florence, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Siuslaw National Forest

Last Known Status

Open

This area is in the center of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The day use area is located upon entering and the camping area is located at the southern section. Camping reservations are required from May 1 through September 30 but group reservations are required year-round.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	OSP stickers required
Dates Open	Daily Year-Round
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. (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT, WA)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (93 dB)
Whip Flags	Yes (108 inches)	Whip Flags Required For Safety
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
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)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No
Alcohol	Some Areas	permitted in developed sites (campground, picnic/day use areas)
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	10,000 acres (16 sq mi)
Climate Type	Coastal
Elevation	0 to 250 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly 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	Few
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	Some
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Shade	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes

Land	National Forest, Nat Recreation

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	Winchester Bay, OR
Diesel	Winchester Bay, OR
Water	1-5 Miles (N)	Discovery Point RV Park (541) 271-3443
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (N)	Discovery Point RV Park (541) 271-3443
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (N)	Discovery Point RV Park (541) 271-3443
Campground	On Site	Umpqua Sand Camping Area
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NE)	Pelican Market (541) 271-3950

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($5.00) Five Day Pass - $10, Annual Pass - $35
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Group Site - $20/night
Comment	Annual and five day passes can be purchased at Oregon Dunes NRA Visitor Center (541) 271-6000.

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Winchester Bay, OR

Street Map

Trail Map

From: Reedsport, OR
1) Take US-101 south about 5 miles
2) Turn right (west) on Umpqua Lighthouse Road, continue .1 miles
3) Veer right to stay on Lighthouse Road, continue 1 mile
4) Turn left (south) on County Highway 251/Salmon Harbor Road, continue .5 miles
5) Day use staging area is on the left or continue about 2 miles to the Umpqua Sand Camping Area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Oregon Dunes NRA Visitor Center
855 Highway Avenue
Reedsport, OR 97467
(541) 271-6000
mailroom_r6_siuslaw@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov

Contact Info	Recreation.gov (877) 444-6777 www.recreation.gov
Comment	campground reservation info

Contact Info

Oregon ATV Safety Education Card
(877) 772-3359
atv.info@state.or.us
www.rideatvoregon.org

Contact Info	Umpqua Dunes RV Park 242 Discovery Point Lane Winchester Bay, OR 97647 (541) 957-7001 parks@co.douglas.or.us properties.camping.com
Comment	offers direct dune access and ATV rentals