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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America

Photo: Rebecca Kennison, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons

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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is in Oregon of United States. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is on the Oregon Coast, stretching about 40 miles north from the Coos River in North Bend, to the Siuslaw River, in Florence. The NRA is part of Siuslaw National Forest and is administered by the United States Forest Service. The dunes adjoin Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park.

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UnderstandIn 1963, Congressman Robert B. Duncan introduced a bill to establish a National Park at the Oregon Dunes. It passed the Senate Interior Committee unanimously.

SeeSouth Jetty Area South Jetty area provides day use access to the beach and dunes, with separate areas for OHV use and non motorized use.

DoThe Carter Dunes Trail and Oregon Dunes Day Use provide disabled access for forest visitors.

SleepThe Siuslaw National Forest has close to 40 developed campgrounds. Campsites typically include a table, a fire grate, and a tent or trailer space.

Stay safeFollow desert survival guidelines. Be sure to take plenty of water (at least one gallon per person, per day), sunscreen and wear light clothing. Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.

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