Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
9 miles north of Coos Bay and 19 miles south of Reedsport on Hwy 101, Mile Marker 229.
GPS: N43.501507, W124.219851
We are the only full service campground with access to the southern end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Ride your ATV from our park into the dunes or check out their website for hiking trails close to the campground.
Located at our entrance, Steve has numerous rental options for guests who don't arrive with their only off road vehicles.
68512 Highway 101
North Bend, OR 97459
UNDEVELOPED BEACHES Come on in, the water's warm (well, not always). But that is part of the charm. Oregon's Adventure Coast is the most versatile coastal destination on the Oregon Coast! We have swimming beaches in our many rivers and lakes. And our Ocean coast offers so many different options that you can pick your experience.Whether you want to sit, reflect and just watch the tide, or have a romantic evening watching the sun set over the horizon, you can do it here. Beach combing, whale watching, surfing and clamming are other popular pastimes. With our bay and Coastal landscapes, you could spend your whole vacation doing something different every day and still have plenty to do next time you visit.
There are many fishing opportunities in our area. Ten Mile Lake offers world class Bass Fishing and is 20 minutes away by car. Various fresh water streams and other small lakes have trout and other options. 30 minutes away by car there are numerous ocean fishing options. Let us know how we can help plan your fishing adventure.
You may crab at the Empire boat dock, the Charleston docks, or from a boat. Bays, estuaries, beaches, tide pools, and jetties are opened all year. The Ocean is closed for Dungeness crab from August 15 to November 30. WhenThe best time of the day for crabbing is one hour before and after high tide. The best time of the year to crab is May through October. In the fall and winter they are molting and are soft shelled. HowYou may have three rings, pots, or baited lines per person. Other methods that can be used are by hand, dip net, or a rake. No more that 24 (2 daily catches) can be kept in a trap or live box. To keep the crabs fresh, keep them in ice. Do not mutilate crabs so that sex, size or species cannot be determined before leaving the crab taking site. EquipmentThe equipment you will need to crab are: crab rings or pots, baited lines, a measuring gauge, gloves, a container for holding crabs, and bait. The equipment may be rented or bought from a variety of stores. Bat can be bought or you can use your own, keeping in mind that crabs are attracted by odor and almost any type of meat can be used for bait. Fresh fish carcasses (do not use cabezon, their natural enemy), chicken and turkey backs, or animal parts, and cat food can be used. Laws and LimitsA Crab Fishing licenses is required and can be obtained at most fishing supply stores for a nominal fee. The 1997 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations state that the limits are 12 male Dungeness crabs, minimum size 5 & 3/4 inches measured in a straight line across the back immediately in front of, but not including the points on it's side. Red Rock crab may be 24 of any size or sex. Release other unharmed. Undersized, female Dungeness crabs must be released immediately. If you catch or see a green crab, please notify the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as they are tracking this species. Soft ShellsAn estimated %50 of crabs caught have a soft shell. To test for soft shells, pinch on of the large walking legs and if the shell gives easily the meat is likely to be mushy. Even if the shell give a little, the crab will no be very tasty because they are holding water and there is little meat. These should be returned to the water. Crab are Arthropods; creatures whose skeletal support is on the outside of the body. Crabs outgrow and shed this exoskeleton frequently.
A great place to explore tidepools is Simpson Beach, situated directly below Shore Acres, a winding path takes you to this secluded ocean cove. You'll find crashing waves, migrating whales, and views of hundreds of seals & sea lions and other wildlife. Please do not bother the seal pups you may find on the beach. Explore the link below to find tide pooling options in our area.
Coos Bay Shellfish Areas* Information provided is a result of past ODFW surveys, recent spot checks, and input from local residents. The purpose of this map is to provide the user with information and locations of recreational shellfish areas where the most likelihood of success may be found by species. Clam species identified within a particular area represent the most abundant found; other species may be present or may exist in areas not identified on the map. This is to be used as a reference as sandbars, clam beds, and species composition can shift over time. Always use caution when boating/crabbing in the lower bay as swift currents during tidal exchanges can occur, and result in loss of gear or cause boat to be pulled out to sea if mechanical problems arise.1. Area 1 (South Slough) can be reached from several access points along the West side of South Slough within Charleston. This area is a large sand/ mud flat that are firm enough to walk easily in most places. Many clam species can be found in this highly marine influenced area. In sandy areas, such as those just South of the Charleston bridge cockle raking is popular. In muddier areas, such as the “Charleston Triangle” (between the commercial docks and the bridge) gaper clams can be found readily at good tides. In areas further up South Slough softshell clams can be found sparingly. Other clams such as Littlenecks and Butter clams are found mixed throughout. A shovel would be best to use in this area.2. Area 2 (North Spit) requires a boat or 4X4 for access. This area supports several large and productive clam beds. All species common to lower bays can be found here, including Gapers, Butters, Cockles, and Littlenecks. A shovel or clam gun would be best to use in this area.3. Area 3 (Fossil Point and Pigeon Point) can be accessed by many points along Cape Arago Highway from Empire to Charleston. Substrate in the area varies from sand/mud to sandstone/ gravel. In the sandier of Pigeon Point Gapers and Cockles are easily found. In gravely areas such as Fossil Point Butter and Littleneck clams are more common. A shovel would be best to use in this area.4. Area 4 (Haynes Inlet, North Slough, and Glasgow) can be reached by the nearby banks from Highway 101 or East Bay Drive. Softshell clams are common throughout the intertidal areas. Ghost shrimp are common in the area so be wary of soft mud. Commercial oyster operations are also nearby so remember that oysters are private property and cannot be harvested recreationally. A shovel or clam gun would be best in this area.5. Area 5 will require a boat for crabbing. Large sandy flats of 20-30' depth provide excellent bay crabbing year round. Pots may be set anywhere within this area using caution to avoid direct placement in navigation channels.6. Area 6 notes areas for dock crabbing. In Charleston, the primary areas for dock crabbing are the commercial docks, public crab dock, and “T” docks just south of the bridge. Another popular spot is on the docks adjacent to the Empire boat ramp. Dock crabbing is often fruitful year round but less so than boat crabbing.* The boat launches in Coos Bay can be found at the following locations:• Charleston Boat Ramp- within the Charleston marina complex (fee applies)• Empire Boat ramp- located at turn from Ocean Blvd to Cape Arago Hwy (free)• BLM boat ramp- located on North spit, but not always open due to sedimentation (free)• California Street Boat ramp- located along Highway 101 in North Bend (free)
The jewel of the South Coast, Shore Acres State Park is perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean. Shore Acres is an unexpected combination of beautiful natural and man-made features. Check out their website to see what is blooming and don't miss their light show from Thanksgiving to New Years. It is a must see when you are visiting our campground.
89039 Cape Arago Highway
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Hiking directly from our campground is not recommended. You are hiking into an area where the traffic is primarily ATV's. You do not have a 9 foot flag to announce your presence to off road riders. However, there are many spectacular hiking options easily accessible by car from the campground. Check out the link below to see what our area has to offer.
Discover the many cycling options around the Coos Bay and surrounding area.
The Umpqua River Lighthouse sits just above the entrance to Winchester Bay. It is a 65-foot tower overlooking sand dunes from a 165-foot elevation on the south side of the bay.
Check out the website below to see more information on Oregon Coast lighthouses.
There are multiple opportunities for Bird Watching around our campground. Check out the website link for ideas.
Dean Creek is a mosaic of pasture, woodland, and wetland providing a variety of viewing experiences. A herd of 60 to 100 Roosevelt elk are year-round residents. Numerous birds can be seen in the area and waterfowl are visible in the wetlands.
At Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, where the Pacific Ocean meets the rugged shoreline of the Southern Oregon Coast, five distinct courses await you.
The game of golf was born on rugged, wind-swept land just like this. Every hole, every hazard, every shot is defined by nature's infinite presence. As the elements change, so does the game. It's all part of the tradition of links golf. Lies are tight and conditions are lean. Bounce and roll are a much better measure of quality than color. Mastery of the ground game becomes a more important skill than raw power. The ingenious and inventive player is rewarded with multiple options on nearly every shot. Amongst the massive dunes and hearty pines, you'll discover golf in its purest state. Where nature is embraced, not conquered. And where the traditions of a time-honored game yield to an experience unlike any other.
Sunset Bay Golf Course is located next to Sunset Bay State Park. Designed by John Zoller, the course spans a huge 100 acre parcel and is located 12 miles west of downtown Coos Bay on Cape Arago Highway.
Experience West Coast Game Park, the original walk thru Safari, where visitors meet, pet, film, and walk among hundreds of free-roaming wildlife.
Visitors of all ages are amazed, entertained and astonished by the original and innovative way of meeting, petting and seeing wildlife. We offer an unsurpassed experience in meeting the wild and a one-of-a-kind, lasting memory in getting to know our animals.
While hand raising and presenting the wild has been our specialty, visitors can also expect to see an extensive array of majestic lions, tigers, bears, snow leopards, chimps, black panthers, cougars, lynx, bison, camels, zebras and elk, to name a few.
Pet a cub, a pup or kit, enjoy and meet the many and varied species of youngsters presented by park attendants for an extra special, personal interaction with nature's wildlife.
46914 Highway 101 South
Bandon, OR 97411
People come from all over the world to learn about the gray whales that travel along the Oregon coast each year. Whales are visible from Oregon's shores all year long although some months are better than others.In the Winter we watch nearly 20,000 gray whales from mid-December through mid-January as they travel south to the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico.
Spring watching begins in late March as the gray whales travel north on their way towards Alaska. The first surge swims by around the end of March and we watch the north-bound whales all the way until June.
Summer & Fall bring whales that feed along our coast from June to mid-November. We typically don't see hundreds of whales during this time but we consistently see between 5 and 15 whales every day.Spring 2019 Whale Watch Week is March 23rd- March 31st. Volunteers will be at Shore Acres State Park from 10am-1pm.
89039 Cape Arago Highway
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Located on the edge of the harbor in Charleston, OR, the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's Charleston Marine Life Center is an exciting place for discovery. Aquaria highlighting different coastal ecosystems, a tidepool touch tank, whale and sea lion skeletons, underwater video from deep reefs and undersea volcanoes, and a variety of specimens reveal the hidden and remarkable diversity of life off Oregon, from the coast to the deep sea.
Five exhibit galleries focus on coastal ecosystems, deep-water habitats, fisheries, marine mammals, and ongoing marine research. From the CMLC's windows, you can look out over the harbor as fishing boats unload their catch, and watch seals, sea lions and birds a few feet away. Find out about on-going marine biology research, check out a working ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), explore collections and zoom in with microscopes.
63466 Boat Basin Rd
Charleston, OR 97420
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