Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast Vacations
The most complete Oregon Coast vacation planning guide.
Information on Campgrounds, RV Parks, Fishing, Oregon
State Parks, beaches, tide-pooling, hiking, golf and much more. If your
destination is the Southern Oregon Coast you will find Oregon Coast Vacation planning information here.
Oregon Coast Vacation
Visit our Southern Oregon Coast Vacation paradise with over 600 miles of Wild and
Scenic river flowing west to meet the Pacific Ocean. Over one hundred fifty miles of Pacific Ocean shore line, with hundreds of hidden beaches and hiking trails.
Only two states have all public beaches Oregon and Hawaii, so enjoy our
uncrowded beaches with miles and miles of open space. All to be found on your Southern Oregon Coast Vacation.
 On
your Oregon Coast vacation you will see lots of local wildlife like Deer, Elk, Bear, Whales, Fish, Seals, Sea Lions, Otters, Diving Pelicans, Ospreys and Eagles are easy to find here. Many of our beaches and coastline overlooks
and headlands are accessible by road.
Southern Oregon Coast vacation hiking trails lead to hidden vistas and lonely beaches
and are seldom visited. Many are a short Oregon coast hike away from access areas
easy to visit on your Oregon Coast vacation.
Wild Rivers, Wild Lands and Wildlife
Brookings Oregon
Oregon Coast VacationChetco River at Brookings and Harbor is another of our Rivers that was named a Wild and Scenic River in 1977 by the United States Congress.
 50-mile long King Salmon / Chinook Salmon and Winter Steelhead runs abound here in the Chetco River at Brookings. October to December is best for King Salmon
/ Chinook Salmon and January - February - March is the time for Winter Steelhead.
Brookings Oregon
Population: 5,500 residentsThe Port at Brookings is the safest sport harbor on the southern coast. Ocean Charters offer great Salmon and Bottom fishing opportunities. There are more
King Salmon landed here at Brookings than any other port on the
Southern Oregon Coast. Golf, Beach combing and fishing are complemented by the best weather
for great Southern Oregon Coast Vacation. The Brookings-Harbor community is located in the very southwestern corner of
the state, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and just six miles from the California border. Brookings sits in the Banana Belt of the Southern Oregon Coast and is the home of Winter Flowers. Average temperatures May to
October are highs 60 to 72, lows 44-52. Average temperatures November to April
are highs 53-61, lows 40-47.
 Precipitation:
April to October: .5 to 5 inches per month / November to March: 9 to 11
inches per month
Gold Beach Oregon
Oregon Coast VacationWhere the mighty Rogue River
meets the sea. The Rogue River was one of the first rivers to be named a
National Wild and Scenic River. Tremendous runs of
King Salmon / Chinook Salmon and Steelhead are available year around.
Spring Chinook Salmon
the world's best eating salmon
 are running March to July.
Fall King Salmon are the target of fishermen July to October. Silver Salmon or Coho come in by the thousands late September through October. The Rogue can boast the largest Steelhead runs in the nation.
Summer Steelhead a prize to
fly fishing anglers July to November.
Winter Steelhead are here December to March.
Ocean Charters ply some of the richest Bottom Fishing grounds on the
Southern Oregon Coast.
Rogue River Tour Boats take passengers up river to Agness and
beyond where the Wild and Scenic Illinois meets the.
The perfect place to start your
Southern Oregon Coast Vacation.
Rogue River Tour Boats travel upriver 52 miles
though whitewater rapids and steep wilderness canyons from Gold Beach into the Rogue River Wilderness area for stops at secluded Rogue River Wilderness lodges to carry on a 100-year-old tradition of
whitewater boat travel on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. A great Southern
Coast Oregon Vacations activity.
Port Orford Oregon and the Elk and Sixes Rivers.
Oregon Coast Vacation
 Port Orford was the first town settled on the Southern Oregon coast
in 1851. Now a small seaport
town with a hardy group of commercial fishermen.
The Elk and Sixes Rivers offer
Fall King Salmon fishing in October to January for King Salmon averaging 30 pounds. Small Rivers
with big fish and lots of challenges. These are possibly the hardest fighting
salmon on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Winter Steelhead runs here are all native fish
with Winter Steelhead runs in December to March time frame. Wind Surfing and regular Surfing as well as Scuba Diving is popular here. Just north of town on Hwy 101 is
 Cape Blanco State Park with the famous Cape Blanco Light House
and
Southern Oregon Coast vacation camping.
Climate:
Port Orford can be windy year around, but it's usually predictable. In the
Winter months, late November to early April, wind and rain can be quite heavy.
Median high and low 44-40. The Spring and Summer months, May through October are
usually very comfortable and not nearly as windy. High and low 50 to 70, with
light winds.
The Sixes and Elk rivers provide some of the best King / Chinook Salmon fishing around.
Cape Blanco and Humbug Mountain State Park-camping is only five miles away.
Bandon Oregon
Coquille River
Oregon Coast Vacation
 Bandon
Old Town offers some of the best small shop, shopping on the Southern Oregon
Coast. Old Town sits in the harbor guarded by the Bandon Light House. Crabbing is the best hereon
the Oregon Coast, local bait shops will set you up and show you where. Salmon season in
the Coquille River September trough October.
Ocean Charters for Salmon, Bottom Fish, Tuna and Halibut leave from the Bandon Port.
World Class Golf at Bandon Dunes with three
Southern Oregon Coast golf courses is a golfers Oregon Coast Vacation dream.
Population: 2,875
Attractions:
The exciting Old Town shopping
area contains shops, galleries and restaurants. Crabbing and fishing are on the
Port's High Dock. Bandon has beautiful stretches of easily accessed State Park
beaches including Face Rock, Coquille Point, Devil's Kitchen and Bandon Wayside.
Whale watching and beachcombing are favorite activities, but be warned of
dangerous "sneaker waves." The Coquille River Lighthouse stands on the North
Jetty at Bullard's Beach State Park, a favorite picnic and camping destination. A great
Southern Oregon Coast Vacation stop.
Climate:
Average Monthly temperatures: Highs 67 degrees; Lows 38 degrees
Annual precipitation: 58.910 inches
Coos Bay & North Bend Oregon
Oregon Coast Vacation
Clamming, Oysters, Crabbing, Ocean Charters, scenic beaches and parks are hallmarks of
Oregon's second largest sea port. Known as the Bay Area, Coos Bay - North Bend
has the best regional shopping and gift shops. One of Southern Oregon Coast
Vacation hot spots in
the Bay area is the Old Mill Casino & Hotel located
on beautiful Coos Bay in North Bend. Owned and operated by the Coquille
Indian Tribe. The Bay Area is also the gateway to the Dunes National
Recreation Area which include some of Southern Oregon Coast finest Large Mouth Bass
fisheries in local lakes such as 10 Mile Lake at Lakeside, just North of North
Bend. It is hard to imagine better clamming anywhere on the Southern Oregon
Coast than is
found a Charleston Harbor here in the Bay Area, local shops will rent gear and
point you in the right direction for a seafood gathering excursion. If you like
to crab and clam dig make this a stop on your Southern Oregon Coast Vacation.
Coos Bay / North Bend Area 
Oregon Coast Vacation
Oregon's Bay Area is comprised of the communities of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston. They are located in Coos County and edge the Pacific Ocean and surround Coos Bay, Oregon's largest natural deep water port.
Distance to Eugene is 115 miles, Portland is 212 miles and the California border is 110 miles.
Attractions: Coos Bay has many city
parks including Mingus Park in the heart of downtown, a county park at
Bastendorff Beach and the state parks of Shore Acres, Sunset Beach and Cape
Arago nearby.
The Sough Slough Natural Estuarine Research
Reserve is near Charleston and North Bend has 8 city parks and is the gateway to
the Dunes National Recreational Area. The North Spit of Coos Bay is a
great place to whale watch and view commercial vessels...including the remnants
of the wrecked New Carissa. A Southern Oregon Coast Vacation recommended
stop.
Winchester Bay and Reedsport.
 This is where the Umpqua River meets the sea, Ocean Charters
Boat Fishing,
Chinook Salmon Fishing,
Winter Steelhead Fishing, Sturgeon
and Shad fishing. Sand Dunes and Buggy Rides, ATV rentals. Bass Fishing in local
lakes. Home to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. a Southern Oregon Coast
Vacation recommended stop. The
Dunes National Recreation
Area stretches for 50 miles north and south from nearby Ocean Port of
Winchester Bay. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area vacation headquarters,
visitor's information center and the Chamber of Commerce Oregon Vacation Center are
located together at the north end of Hwy 101 at its intersection with Hwy 38. Just east of town 3 miles on Hwy 38 is the
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area.
A must see Southern Oregon Coast Vacation stop, and its free.
There are 30 freshwater lakes, 40 miles of hiking trails and
over 40 percent of the area is open to off-road vehicles, making it a favorite
Southern Oregon Coast Vacation destination.
 Smith River one of the Wild Rivers Coasts Wild and Scenic Rivers. Located between Crescent City and Smith River, California.
The Smith River is truly one of the nations water treasures and great vacation
stops. The Smith River runs free and pure through one of the most beautiful
coast Old Growth Redwood forests found anywhere. Home to the Smith River
National Recreation Area a great area to visit on all area vacations.
Stout Grove was a paving stone, which brought the Redwood National Park into being. Not commercialized Stout Grove is free to visit and to enjoy. A secluded spot located between Crescent City on Hwy 101 and Hiouchi on Hwy 199.
Any Southern Oregon Coast Vacations needs to include a trip though the Redwoods.
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