Wind-sculpted sand dunes towering to 500 feet above sea level provide numerous recreational opportunities including off-highway vehicle use, hiking, photography, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and camping. Visitors enjoy thick “tree islands”, open dunes, marsh-like deflation plains and beaches.

The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area extends for 40 miles along the Oregon Coast including the Coos Bay Area. Formed by the ancient forces of wind, water and time, these dunes are like no others in the world. These are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America and they hold numerous opportunities for adventure and solitude. Find out more about the geology of the Dunes.

Thousands of off-highway vehicle riders come to enjoy the thrill of riding across these expansive tracks of sand. Three main off-highway vehicle riding areas have been set aside to provide riders with a variety of experiences. The largest riding area at the Oregon Dunes stretches between Spinreel Campground and Horsfall Road. A few miles north of North Bend/Coos Bay, this road leads to Horsfall dunes and a beach access. Another access is Hauser Sand Rd, which links the Horsfall dunes to the beach.

Whether by sand rail, motorcycle, 4x4, quad or guided trip riders are in for a treat. Year round beach access is an added bonus to those who enjoy a ride along the shore. This area has a midnight curfew.

If water sports are more to your liking the Oregon Dunes offers a myriad of opportunities. With over 30 lakes and ponds, and numerous streams to choose from, you can enjoy sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing.

Or get away from it all on one of our variety of hiking opportunities and immerse yourself in the quiet solitude of the costal forests extending nearly to the ocean. Many trails rove through forest flourishing in Douglas-fir and Sitka spruce. Some trails wind up, over and through sand dunes offering hikers the chance to experience the natural wonder that makes this area unique. One moment you may be trekking over vast expanses of sand, only to give way to low lying wetlands or a hidden lake at the bottom of a dune. At the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, adventures and wonder are truly around every corner.

Forest Service Campgrounds with sand access in this area are Spinreel, Horsfall and Horsfall Beach. As of 2007, Hauser overflow is only available for day use staging. The privately managed Hauser Motorplex campground and Oregon Dunes KOA campground near Hauser provide sand access for OHVs. Two private rental companies, Far West and Spinreel Rentals, furnish ATV rentals or tours

For maps go to: http://www.fs.fed.us

Far West 4-Wheel Rentals, Inc.
Cynthia Johnson & Darla Taets
68694 Sandy Way
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 756-3491; Fax (541) 756-3491
E-mail: farwest4wheel@msn.com
www.rverschoice.com/farwest

Spinreel Dune Buggy Rentals, Inc.
Richard  Burkholder
67045 Spinreel Road
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 759-3313; Fax (541) 759-4777
www.ridetheoregondunes.com