North Bend, Oregon
North Bend is located on the scenic Oregon coast about 115 miles north of the Oregon/California border. It is home to a regional airport and, along with nearby Coos Bay, functions as the financial and commercial center of the region. It also serves as a base of operations for visitors participating in a wide variety of outdoor activities available in the vicinity, including beachcombing, camping, fishing, hunting, boating, surfing, dune riding, hiking, scuba diving, wind surfing, clamming, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, and sightseeing.
The climate in North Bend is relatively mild year round. Temperatures low enough to allow even fleeting snowfall are a rarity. Summers are dry and comfortable with highs generally topping out around 70 degrees.
WHERE TO LAY YOUR HEAD AT NIGHT
North Bend offers visitors many lodging options from which to choose. Here are our "sure bet" recommendations for travelers with various objectives and sensibilities.
Maximum Comfort and Amenities
Mill Casino Hotel
3201 Tremont Ave (off northbound Hwy 101)
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 756-8800
(800) 953-4800
themillcasino.com
Bay view; indoor pool; fitness room; entertainment nightly; 5 dining venues; gambling (slots, blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, keno).
Home on Wheels
Mill RV Park
2665 Tremont Ave (off northbound Hwy 101)
North Bend, OR 97459
(888) 953-4800
(541) 756-8800
themillcasino.com
102 spaces; 30 and 50 amp service; full RV hookup; pull thru spaces; indoor pool; fitness room; restroom and showers; laundry; WiFi; bayside locale.
Under the Stars
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Bluebill Campground
1 1/2 miles north of North Bend on Horsfall Beach Rd. near Bluebill Lake.
Situated in shore pine, waxmyrtle and huckleberry. 18 tent, auto, and trailer sites; amenities: potable drinking water, flush toilets, garbage containers, fire rings, a recycle center, and tables; fishing; hiking; bird watching. recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777 - reservations and information. Open May 1 to September 30.
Spinreel OHV Campground
9 miles north of North Bend on Hwy 101.
OHV dune access; trail to the beach; 36 tent, auto, and trailer sites; facilities: potable drinking water, flush toilets, garbage containers, fire rings, a recycle center, and tables. recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777 - reservations and information. Open all year.
Wild Mare Horse Camp
Four miles north of North Bend on Horsfall Beach Rd.
12 corral sites and one campsite; shore pine, Douglas fir and huckleberry; facilities: potable drinking water, vault toilets, garbage containers, fire rings, and picnic tables; dune and beach access for horseback riding; 1/2 mile from the Pacific Ocean. recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777 - reservations and information. Open all year.
LOCAL FAVORITE EATERY
Hilltop House
93405 Wilsey Ln
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 756-4160
Upscale menu; seafood; prime rib; steaks; wine; spirits; casual atmosphere; separate bar menu; bay view.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Coos County Historical Society Museum
1220 Sherman Ave
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 756-6320
museum@uci.net
Semi-permanent and changing exhibits highlighting the area's cultural heritage: Native American; logging; pioneer kitchen; shipping; mining; agriculture.
North Spit Overlook and Wetlands Trail
Approximately 3 miles west of Hwy 101 on Horsfall Rd.
Nature overlook and trail through dunes, coastal forests, and wetlands. Moderate to difficult; 1.1 mile loop; bird watching; walking; interpretive displays.
Ferry Road Park
Access from northbound Hwy 101
Children's play areas; baseball field; individual and group picnic areas; walking/jogging path; restrooms; horseshoe pits; nearby Frisbee golf course.
Pony Village Mall
1611 Virginia Ave
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 756-0433
Anchor stores: Macy's, JC Penney, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Ross-Dress For Less, and Safeway. Multiplex cinema; 6 restaurants; 2 banks; barber shop; hair salons; nail salon; dog grooming; jewelers; various specialty retailers; military recruiters; VA clinic.
Secrets of the Oregon Dunes - How Did All That Sand Get Here, Anyway?
Did you know sand dunes can move as much as 1/2 inch per day? That they can bury entire forests and turn rivers into lakes? You'll learn about this and more in Secrets of the Oregon Dunes, a guide detailing the history and geology of the Oregon Dunes, one of the most fascinating landscapes in America. Information in this comprehensive book is presented in a non-scientific, easy-to-understand and humorous format. The book includes a short hiking guide and beautiful photographs by Ned Hickson.
Author Dina Pavlis resides on the Oregon Coast in Florence, Oregon. She is a Certified Interpretive Guide and works as a U.S. Forest Service volunteer for the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. A co-author of several computer guides, Dina also has written an Oregon Dunes training guide for rangers. Dina's writing style is easy to digest, fun and informative.
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