Expect wind and marine fog
Carry a wind layer even when the inland forecast looks warm.
OREGON'S WILD COAST · 40+ MILES OF DUNES
Where the forest
meets the sand.
A practical visitor guide to camping, riding, and wandering the Oregon Dunes, made for unhurried weekends and well-planned adventures.
Live Conditions
Weather and tides are live at the dunes. Everything else links through to the detail.
Weather & Wind
Checking…
Live at Winchester Bay
Ride Window
Checking…
Computed from wind and gusts
Next Tide
Checking…
Umpqua River entrance
Riding Areas
Three Zones
Florence, Winchester Bay, Coos Bay
Permits
Check Before You Ride
ATV permit, safety card, flag
Gas Price
Checking…
Oregon average, live from AAA
START HERE
Big landscapes.
Small details.
North America's largest stretch of coastal dunes is full of contrasts: wind-shaped ridges, quiet lakes, old forests, open riding areas, and working coastal towns.
This static guide keeps the essentials together, works without a framework, and can be hosted directly from this folder.
MEET THE LOCAL
Big rack.
Quiet confidence.
Dean has watched the fog lift, the sand move, and more than one rider learn to check the tide first. He is the steady Roosevelt elk behind Oregon Dunes Guide.
Meet Dean →Camp among the pines
Compare developed sites, quiet forest bases, reservations, and ride-from-camp options.
Open camping guide → 02 · RIDE RESPONSIBLYChoose your riding zone
Learn the personalities of Florence, Umpqua Dunes, and the southern riding network.
Open riding guide → 03 · KNOW THE TERRAINMap the coast
Explore staging areas, campgrounds, towns, and riding zones north to south.
Open interactive maps → 04 · BUILD YOUR TRIPMake the coast yours
Turn your dates, stay, crew, interests, rentals, and selected stops into a personalized itinerary.
Open the trip planner → 05 · EXPLORE THE COASTMore than the dunes
Discover lakes, wildlife, hiking, photography, nearby towns, shopping, dining, and relaxed day-use stops.
Open day-use guide → 06 · KNOW BEFORE YOU GOPrepare for the coast
Check weather, tides, permits, rules, safety guidance, fuel planning, and current conditions.
Browse planning essentials →Free Dune Guide USA Arcade
Try it before
you ride it.
Never ridden Oregon? Missing the coast? Explore virtual dune destinations before your trip. Roam at your own pace in Dune Guide Adventures or race a different gate course in Waypoint Run.
- Explore OregonGet a feel for the destination before you arrive
- Free to playChoose an adventure or take on the clock
EXPLORE THE FULL GUIDE
Every detail,
one coastline.
Start with the Trip Planner, then explore the guides that match how you want to stay, ride, prepare, and experience the Oregon Dunes.
Build your Oregon Dunes trip
Tell us when you are going, where you want to stay, who is coming, and what sounds fun. Get a personalized plan you can save, print, and share.
PLAN YOUR STAY
Choose your base
Interactive mapsRegions, staging, campgrounds, and gateways→ Camping guideCamp styles, reservations, access, and packing→ Nearby townsFlorence, Winchester Bay, and Coos Bay→RIDE READY
Prepare every rider
Riding zonesTerrain, staging, equipment, and group protocol→ Permit checklistWhat each machine and operator may need→ Safety fieldbookHazards, recovery, youth riders, and groups→ Rules & closuresEquipment rules, boundaries, and official updates→CHECK CONDITIONS
Read the coast
Weather centerLive conditions, wind, rain, and forecasts→ Tides & beach accessLow-tide windows, surf hazards, and schedules→ Fuel plannerLocal price sources and trip fuel estimates→EXPLORE MORE
See beyond the ride
Day-use guideLakes, trails, viewpoints, staging, and fees→ Wildlife & habitatPlovers, elk, sensitive areas, and quiet viewing→ History of the dunesLiving cultures, moving sand, recreation, and restoration→BEFORE YOU GO
Coast-ready,
not caught out.
Weather, fire restrictions, beach access, and wildlife closures can change. Verify official sources on the morning of your trip.
Open weather center →Closures protect habitat
Signed boundaries and seasonal wildlife areas are non-negotiable.
Permit, flag, and safety card
Confirm requirements for every machine and operator before staging.
Free safety tool Works beyond the bars
Mark camp.
Find your way back.
Save camp before you ride. Camp Compass uses GPS satellites to show the distance and direction back, even where cell service disappears. Your marked camp stays on this phone unless you choose to share it.
- Works offlineGPS does not need a cell tower
- One compassUse it at every Dune Guide destination
- Share your locationSend coordinates when help can reach you
Set it up before the trip. Installation needs a signal.
BUILD A BETTER WEEKEND
Open trip planner ↗