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Lakeside: Independence Day Celebration
July 3-5
Lakeside: Independence Day Celebration. Events will include a street fair, classic car show on Thursday, bake sales and other activities. Fireworks are planned at dusk on Saturday, July 5. For info: Dodie Guin, 759-3687.... 
Chambers of Commerce, visitor centers
REEDSPORT/WINCHESTER BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area building at the junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 38. The building foyer is open 24 hours and has brochur...
Emergency information
The Western Douglas County area is served by the Reedsport Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office patrols in the Lakeside area. Volunteer fire departments have emergency responders. The U.S. Coast Guard has a lifebo...
General information
Newspaper
UMPQUA POST, P.O. Box 145, 456 Fir Ave., Reedsport OR 97467; (541) 271-7474; (541) 271-2821; www.theumpquapost.com; www.heartofthedunes.info; umpquapost@theworldlink.com.
Pharmacies
REEDSPORT PHARMACY, 1409 Highway Ave., Reedsport OR 97467; (541) 271-3631.
UMPQUA DRUG,...
About Reedsport...
Reedsport has a small commercial waterfront and was named after pioneer Alfred W. Reed in 1919. Not only is Reedspor t famous for its location at the Heart of the Oregon Dunes, it’s the destination for visitors seeking a variety of fun outdoor activities.
The Reedsport area’s lush ...
Hidden treasure! Staying connected
Traveling often means losing access to mail — “snail mail,” anyway. But it’s easy to stay connected with friends and family through the Internet. More travelers include laptops in their luggage and several places offer the wireless freedom of Wi-Fi Internet access, often for free, or ...
Camping, parks and recreation
The Western Douglas County area features several parks, campgrounds and boat ramps — perfect for spending a day fishing, hiking, swimming or simply relaxing. Many are provided by state and federal agencies; still others are hosted by private businesses. Regardless, there is something ...
Carter Lake campground (Siuslaw National Forest)
Open May-Sept. (boat ramp open yearround) 23 campsites
Facilities: drinking water, toilets, fire rings, tables, boat ramp
Activities: camping, fishing (stocked with rainbow trout), swimming, hiking
Other: The lake is about 28 acres
Directions: Carter Lake is about 8.5 miles south ...
Carter Dunes trail No. 1384 (Siuslaw National Forest)
Open year-round
Facilities: toilet, trail
Activities: hiking
Other: blue-striped posts mark the trail over the sand and to the beach; recreation pass required
Directions: about 10 miles north of Reedsport on U.S. Highway 101.
Contact: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area; www.fs...
Honeyman State Park
Open year-round 381 campsites; group camping at Woahink Lake
Facilities: drinking water, restrooms and showers, boat ramp, boat rentals, day-use area, convenience store.
Activities: camping, fishing (bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, lakes stocked with rainbow trout), boating, ...
Siltcoos Lake
Open year-round
Facilities: restroom, boat ramp,
Activities: fishing (bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, lakes stocked with rainbow trout), boating, hiking
Other: Siltcoos Lake is 3,164 acres;western shore can be accessed at a trailhead 7.5 miles south of Florence on U.S. Highw...
Waxmyrtle, Lagoon and Driftwood II campgrounds
Open year-round 93 tent/trailer sites at Waxmyrtle and Lagoon; 69 sites at Driftwood II
Facilities: drinking water, toilets, access to Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area from Driftwood II
Activities: camping, fishing, boating, hiking
Directions: 8.5 miles south of Florence on U....