Prehistoric Gardens
A long-running roadside attraction, opened in 1955, with more than twenty true-to-scale dinosaur sculptures set in the rainforest. Popular with families for photos.
Prehistoric Gardens is a retro roadside attraction on Highway 101 that opened in 1955. More than twenty dinosaur sculptures, built to true scale, stand among the ferns and moss of the temperate rainforest. The giant forms of Tyrannosaurus rex, Brachiosaurus, and others contrast with the real forest, and kids love it. The park is small, and a walk through takes about 45 minutes. Adult admission is about $15. It sits between Port Orford and Gold Beach, about 60 km from Bandon.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Humbug Mountain State Park
- Battle Rock Park & Port Orford
- Rogue River Jet Boat Trips
- Cape Blanco Lighthouse
- West Coast Game Park Safari
- Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
- Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
- Coquille Point