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.
01FlorenceNorth dunes & lakes
02Winchester BayBig sand & harbor
03Coos BaySouth dunes & services
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.
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 →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.
BUILD A BETTER WEEKEND
Open trip planner ↗