• Charleston, Oregon
• Reedsport, Oregon
• Coquille, Oregon
• Bandon, Oregon
• Just Minutes from the Kampground

Oregon Dunes KOA is strategically located to be your home base for all that the Bay Area has to offer. Spend the day in Charleston - Visit and hike the trails at South Slough Estuary, rent a canoe and paddle the estuary, or visit Shore Acres and see the botanical gardens or whale watch from the pavillion. Travel a bit farther on Cape Arago Hwy and walk down to the tide pools. On your way back, watch the sea lions from the overlook.

The Oregon Coast is famous for its lighthouses. We have some located both north and south of us. And don't forget to check our store for postcards showing Oregon Coast Lighthouses.

The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is located approximately 20 miles from Oregon Dunes KOA in Charleston, Oregon. An outing to Charleston makes a wonderful day trip from the campground. The South Slough Estuary is a natural laboratory, studying tides and marine life, among many other things. During the summer months, they offer various guided canoe and kayak tours. Check out their website for more information.

Located approximately 20 miles from the campground in Charleston, Oregon, Shore Acres has magnificent botanical gardens and spectacular ocean vistas. No matter what the season is, there is always something to do at Shore Acres. Rhodies to Roses, Holiday Light Show, and whale or storm watching covers 12 months of the year.

The tide pools at the end of Cape Arago highway are spectacular. On the way watch the sea lions from the overlook.

Check out Bob's Sportfishing located in the small boat basin in Charleston, Oregon. They offer 5 hour bottom fishing trips from March through September. They have a reputation for a high catch rate and their crew will do their best to assist you in catching as many fish as possible. It's fun for the entire family!

Betty Kay Charters offers fun and adventure on their 6 hour trips for deep sea fishing and whale watching. Captain Bill and Captain Kathi are ready to give you a memorable, fun fishing experience while teaching you about many species of wildlife.

Wavecrest Discoveries offers a wide variety of unique tour guide services for individuals, families, and groups that want to add extra value to their visit. Explore the southern Oregon Coast with exciting "mind-refreshing" Discoveries that reacquaint you with nature!

The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is located three miles East of Reedsport on Highway 38. Visitors have enjoyed seeing these magnificent animals at Dean Creek for over 2 decades.

The Umpqua Discovery Center is "an educational and cultural resource for all ages making active, innovative contributions to preserving the Oregon 'Tidewater Community' experience. Interactive exhibits and programs illustrate how land, water and people have shaped each other over time."

The Sawdust Theatre - "From Memorial Day to Labor Day every Friday and Saturday evening is a celebration - old time melodrama and fun-filled olios. The theater has been active for more than two decades and features local performers."

Another great place to visit is The West Coast Game Park, located in Bandon, Oregon. Bandon Wildlife Park, the original walk-thru Safari, is a great place to take the kids and is fun for the whole family. It is a wild animal petting park where you can meet hundreds of uncaged, free roaming wildlife.

Visit The Oregon Connection for fine myrtlewood gifts. They specialize in clocks, kitchen items, vases, carved animals, and even myrtlewood putters for golf enthusiasts.

Try out your new myrtlewood putters at the Kentuck Golf Course overlooking beautiful Coos Bay, located just a few miles down the road from the campground.

If you enjoy windsurfing, a great place to go is under the historical McCulough Bridge or Empire Docks. Be sure to bring your wetsuit, because the water is cold!

There are a number of crabbing and clamming sites just a short drive from the campground. You may crab at the Empire boat dock, the Charleston docks, or from a boat. Bays, estuaries, beaches, tide pools, and jetties are open all year. Check here for more information.

Other popular local activities include salmon fishing and whale watching at the Shore Acres and Umpqua Lighthouse. The Winston Wildlife Park is approximately 1 1/2 hours from the campground. This is a great outing for a day - visit the Remote Bridge and stop by Coquille on the way back from Winston.

You can also check out the Coos Art Museum or the Coos County Historical Museum to learn some interesting facts about the Bay Area. If you are here during the summer months, there's a chance you might catch the Oregon Music Festival.