Heart of the Dunes » Nature
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, ...
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....
Tahkenitch Lake and campgrounds
Open year-round
Facilities: boat ramps, restroom;Tahkenitch Campground has 36 tent/trailer sites, drinking water, toilets; Tahkenitch Fishing Village has 26 tent/trailer sites, drinking water, restrooms
Activities: camping, fishing (largemouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, ...
Gardiner boat ramp
Open year-round
Facilities: small boat ramp
Activities: fishing (salmon, sturgeon, striped bass, steelhead), boating
Directions: On U.S. Highway 101 at Gardiner
Contact: Douglas County Parks Department, (541) 957-7001; parks@co.douglas.or.us; http://www.co.douglas.or.us/parks/defa...
Reedsport Rainbow Plaza boat ramp
Open year-round
Facilities: boat ramp
Activities: fishing (salmon, steelhead, striped bass, sturgeon), boating
Directions: located near the Umpqua Discovery Center in Reedsport
Contact: City of Reedsport, (541) 271-3603...
Discovery Point Resort
Open year-round
Facilities: campground
Activities: direct access to dunes for ATVs
Directions: 1 mile west of U.S. Highway 101 on Salmon Harbor Drive in Winchester Bay
Contact: Discovery Point Resort, (541) 271- 3443, http://www.discoverypointresort.com...
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
Open year-round
Facilities: restrooms, picnic tables, campground nearby
Activities: camping, swimming at Lake Marie, spring fishing (stocked with rainbow trout); free-fishing weekend in June; Umpqua Lighthouse is within walking distance; hiking.
Other: The 5-acre Lake Marie is part...
Surfwood Campground
Open year-round
Facilities: playground, heated pool, tennis courts, cable modem hookup, laundry facilities, boat/RV storage, more
Activities: swimming, ATVs, fishing, hiking, camping
Directions: between Reedsport and Winchester Bay, off U.S. Highway 101.
Contact: Surfwood Campgrou...
Winchester Bay and Salmon Harbor
Facilities: 750 open wet slips; launch points at both east and west basins, restrooms, water, picnic facilities, fuel, several camping facilities Activities: boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, dining, hiking, whale watching, crabbing
Other: Winchester Bay is one of the leading po...