Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
North America's largest stretch of coastal sand dunes, running about 65 km, where you can ride dune buggies, go sandboarding, or hike across the dunes to the sea.
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area stretches about 65 km along the coast, and its tallest dunes exceed 150 m. It is the largest temperate coastal dune system in North America and is said to have inspired the novel “Dune.” In the south, around Winchester Bay and Lakeside, several outfitters rent dune buggies and run guided tours. The classic walking route is the John Dellenback Dunes Trail, about 10 km round trip across the dunes to the sea. It is roughly a 1–1.5 hour drive from Bandon, and you will need to buy a day-use parking pass.
Opening hours
Open all day (off-road vehicle area has time restrictions)
Nearby sights
- Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area
- Sunset Bay State Park
- Shore Acres State Park
- South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Cape Arago State Park & Simpson Reef
- Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
- Coquille River Lighthouse
- Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge