The field guide
Sand between Florence and Coos Bay: riding areas, quiet flats, and wind.
Places in the guide
6 entries
Oregon Dunes
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
The largest expanse of coastal sand in North America, a recreation area since 1972.
Forty miles from Florence to Coos Bay
Oregon Dunes
Umpqua Dunes
The biggest open sand on the coast, and the steepest climb back up.
Umpqua Dunes Day Use, off Highway 101
Oregon Dunes
South Jetty riding area
The closest open sand to town, with drag strips and a run out to the jetty.
South Jetty Road, Florence
Oregon Dunes
Cleawox sand slide
The dune above Cleawox, and the trails that run behind the campground.
Honeyman State Park
HIGHWAY 101, FLORENCE
Oregon Dunes
Sand Master Park
A sandboard park on a private dune, with rentals and lessons.
Highway 101, Florence
HIGHWAY 101, FLORENCE
Oregon Dunes
Sand Dunes Frontier
Dune buggy tours and rentals on the south dunes.
Highway 101, Florence
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