Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
A salt marsh at the Coquille River mouth with birdwatching trails, one of the best places on the Oregon coast to see migrating waterbirds.
Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge covers a large salt marsh at the Coquille River mouth. It is an important stopover for shorebirds, waterfowl and ducks on the Pacific migration route. In autumn and winter you can see flocks of shorebirds, egrets and raptors, along with beavers and seals. The main entrance is on Riverside Drive north of town, with wooden observation decks, interpretive signs and short trails. Admission is free. It's best visited early in the morning or in the evening for quiet birdwatching, and bring binoculars.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Old Town Bandon
- Coquille River Lighthouse
- Coquille Point
- Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
- Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
- West Coast Game Park Safari
- South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Cape Arago State Park & Simpson Reef