Florence, Oregon
Top Spots in and near Florence
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Mapleton, Oregon
Hike to Sweet Creek Waterfall
4.82.2 mi / 100 ft gainMake sure you add this hidden gem to your waterfall chasing plans on your road trip to Oregon. This underrated Oregon waterfall is the perfect hike for the entire family. The trail offers four different falls from 10-30 feet high. The trail slowly climbs 2.2 miles through a beautiful thick forest...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Explore Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
5.01 mi / 150 ft gainAt the mouth of Cape Creek sits a beautiful cove with one of the best views in Oregon. Above the sandy beach and sea stacks, rises the Heceta Head Lighthouse, a 100-year-old+ structure that's been laboriously restored and kept in working condition. At night, this quiet piece of the Oregon coast g...Read more -
Yachats, Oregon
Heceta Head Lighthouse to Hobbit Beach
5.03.76 mi / 1040 ft gainHeceta Head Lighthouse to Hobbit Beach is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Florence, Oregon.Read more -
Reedsport, Oregon
Kentucky Falls Trail
5.03.72 mi / 778 ft gainKentucky Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mapleton, Oregon.Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Photograph Neptune State Park Scenic Viewpoint
5.0This state park, just off the 101 near Florence, Oregon, is a cool spot to turn out and check out! Great place to just stop and watch the waves crashing into the rocks as well as all the different wildlife in the area. If you walk further south, Cummins Creek flows into the ocean. Also not to b...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Hike the Captain Cook Trail
5.00.75 mi / 50 ft gainThe Oregon cost is some of the most dramatic coastline in the Western United States, and the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area hosts an array of unique features arches, chasms, and blowholes like Thor's Well. The Captain Cook Trail is a quick way to take in some of the best features of the Scenic Area, a...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Catch the Sunset at Thor's Well
4.5First check out the tide books and find out when low tide is. At low tide, head to Cape Perpetua State park about 2 miles South of Yachats.Park at the Captain Cook Trail Head and head down the trail South to the tide pools. Look for a hole or well in the rock with plumes of spray shooting up with...Read more -
Yachats, Oregon
Hike the Cooks Ridge Trail at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
5.06.5 mi / 1500 ft gainIf you've set up camp at Perpetua Campground, head out toward the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center, head east along the Cooks Ridge Trail. After 3.75 miles and 1500ft elevation gain, head south and then west along the Cummins Creek Trail, eventually ending up at the ocean along Neptune State Scenic ...Read more -
Lincoln County, Oregon
Amanda's Trail
5.06.05 mi / 1483 ft gainAmanda's Trail in Lincoln County, Oregon, is a well-known hiking route. The trail spans approximately 6.05 miles, making it a moderate hike suitable for most fitness levels. The trail is marked by a variety of natural features, including a dense forest canopy, a variety of local flora and fauna, ...Read more -
Winchester Bay, Oregon
Paddleboard Lake Marie at the Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
The Umpqua State Lighthouse is an emerald gem of Oregon Coastal perfection: dense forest intermingled with lakes and streams spill out onto a massive dune system that plays gatekeeper to the Umpqua River as it empties into the roaring Pacific Ocean. Lake Marie sits nestled in the heart of the pa...Read more -
Yachats, Oregon
Camp at Tillicum Beach
5.0The major draw of this campground however is the beach. Many of the campsites overlook the water, but if you don’t have a view from your site it takes less than a minute to be in the sand. We made our trip from the University of Oregon in Eugene. It was a gorgeous 2 hour drive, and after driving ...Read more -
Lakeside, Oregon
Hike the John Dellenback Dune Trail
1 mi / 100 ft gainI think the greatest appeal of the John Dellenback area is its diversity. The varied coastal ecosystems, including a creek and forest with moisture-loving souls like the newts and gigantic slugs contrasts significantly with the expansive sand dunes just beyond the edge of the tree line. In one ...Read more -
Blachly, Oregon
Triangle Lake Rock Slides and Lake Creek Falls
4.7Stay cool on a hot summer day with a natural rock water slide, multiple swimming hole areas, and multiple waterfalls. This is perfect for relaxing in the sun! The sign for the parking area is upstream of the falls. There is a store across from the lake if you need any last minute food and drinks...Read more -
Coos Bay, Oregon
Hike through Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area
4.53 mi / 570 ft gainGetting here was half the adventure. Google led us in quite the wrong way. Whatever you do, approach this park from Allegany, outside of Coos Bay. From Allegany there are signs to the park. The road is about 9 miles from here. Drive until the road dead ends with cement blocks. Here you will have ...Read more -
Monroe, Oregon
Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls
4.32.4 mi / 269 ft gainThis is a great and easy day hike that features two waterfalls - Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls - amid beautiful Oregon Coast Range scenery. This hike is perfect for a family trip as the trail is dog-friendly, the Alsea River serves as a swimming hole on hot days, and there is a picnic area jus...Read more -
Coos Bay, Oregon
Photograph Shore Acres
If you find yourself in or around Coos Bay in Oregon, don't miss the opportunity to witness the most dramatic wave action you'll ever see. These gigantic waves are just mesmerizing! Shore Acres State Park is on the Cape Arago Hwy, 13 miles southwest of Coos Bay/North Bend and U.S. Highway 101. Th...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Florence
Florence, Oregon
Siltcoos Sand Camping
Overview
Siltcoos is located about seven miles south of Florence, within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. This unique facility ...
Florence, Oregon
Alder Dune
Overview
Alder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes in western Oregon.The campground, in the Centra...
Lane County, Oregon
Tyee Campground
Overview
Tyee Campground, located 5 miles south of Florence, is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The small campground s...
Florence, Oregon
Waxmyrtle Campground
Overview
Waxmyrtle Campground is an ideal spot for its proximity to the beach, several hiking trails, and the non-motorized section of op...
Florence, Oregon
Lagoon Campground
Overview
Lagoon Campground is about 7 miles south of Florence. Most sites are surrounded by beautiful coastal shrubbery.
Fishing and ...
Gardiner, Oregon
Carter Lake
Overview
Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. This campground is located on Carter Lake, perf...