Reedsport, Oregon
Reedsport is located on the upper south Oregon coast midway between North Bend and Florence. The proximity of the Umpqua River, popular with fishermen, and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which attracts OHV enthusiasts, has made tourism Reedsport's fastest growing industry. Temperatures in Reedsport are relatively mild, yet slightly higher than other cities on the south Oregon coast. Visitors have a wide variety of outdoor activities to avail themselves of, including beachcombing, camping, dune riding; fishing, hunting, boating, crabbing, clamming, hiking, wind surfing, swimming, picnicking, and sightseeing.
WHERE TO LAY YOUR HEAD AT NIGHT
Reedsport has a variety of lodging options from which to choose. Here are our recommendations for travelers with various objectives and sensibilities.
Maximum Comfort and Amenities
Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort
9011 Loon Lake Rd
Reedsport, OR 97467
(541) 599-2244
loonlakerv.com
loonlakerv@loonlakerv.com
Vacation home; studio, standard, and two-bedroom cottages; yurts; motel rooms; RV sites; tent camping
Home on Wheels
Surfwood RV and Campground
75381 Hwy 101 (mile marker 215)
PO Box 445
Reedsport, OR 97467
(541) 271-4020
surfwoodrv.net
info@surfwoodrv.net
Serene setting with Douglas-fir and red alder trees; 150 sites; WiFi; RV wash station; fish cleaning station; laundry; storage pen for boats and RVs; community store; open year round.
Under the Stars
Tahkenitch Campground
Located 7 1/2 miles north of Reedsport on the west side of Hwy 101
Includes 34 campsites spread out amongst large Douglas fir trees; potable drinking water; flush toilets; garbage containers; fire rings; tables. Activities: Camping, hiking, picnicking, bird watching. Open May 1 to September 30. recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777
LOCAL FAVORITE EATERY
Schooner Inn Cafe
423 River Front Way
Reedsport, OR 97467
(541) 271-3945
Overlooks the Umpqua River; bright, clean, and quiet; tables set with fresh flowers; eclectic lunch menu; good food and service.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Four miles east of Reedsport on Hwy 38.
Elk viewing area: 100-150 Roosevelt Elk roam freely within a 1000-acre preserve.
Reedsport Skate Park
On northbound Hwy 101 in the middle of town.
Features a funnel-shaped full pipe.
Umpqua Discovery Center
409 Riverfront Way
Reedsport, OR 97467
(541) 271-4816
Interactive exhibits and programs that illustrate how land, water, and people have shaped each other over time.
Fishing in Oregon: The Complete Oregon Fishing Guide
The information Fishing in Oregon: The Complete Oregon Fishing Guide provides can be priceless. This fishing bible is not limited simply to what fish are biting and where. You'll find this reference book filled with random tips on what species are most common in different areas of your destination, what to catch them with throughout different seasons, if payment is required to park at certain places, accessible roadside parking, new changes to laws in the areas, where private property may border waterways, the latest state records and individualized tips to help you venture forth and catch your next trophy or meal. The information is excellent and the maps are very useful as they show docks, roads, trails, put-ins and take-outs. It is a great resource to help you plan for your next trip and know what to expect when you get there.
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