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HanksLBZ
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Oct 17, 2014

Oregon Dunes-beach camping?

Hello all,
I am planning a week long trip in early November. I am thinking Winchester Bay, Coos Bay or around Florence. I have never been there before but would like to camp in the dunes and ride our quads from camp. Can anyone give me information on which area might be better and where to stay?
Thanks everyone.
  • I booked a site in Jesse Honeyman SP in Florence. I will post an update after we return. Thanks for all the info everyone.
  • Congrats, we camped at Honeyman for about 10 years in a row. Few thoughts for you. Bring extra hose and spray nozzel, if you want to rinse your toys off. Make sure you lock EVERYTHING up at night and if you leave, ATVs & gas cans, even your beer cooler. There is a wood shed near the exit to the dunes; wood isn't always the best so as you drive through Glenada there are several places that sell wood a better prices and usually drier too. If you need ATV parts the Florence Yamaha/Polaris store has a great stock. Liquor is sold in State liquor stores, there is one up near Safeway. If you don't want anything fancy after day of riding Mo's Clam Chowder in old town is pretty good. Whatever you do don't park your ATVs on the dirt at the campsite; it's about the only time I've seen the Rangers go off on anyone (I got yelled at once while unloading).

    Have fun!
  • Honeyman is awesome for Florence! We are headed there in December.

    I like Riley Ranch too for Coos. Lot of whoops to go south though. Boxcar Hill Campground is another option for the south coos dunes. It has hookups and my rig fits there better than Horsfall.

    http://www.boxcarhillcampground.com/
  • That is the nice part of Boxcar. Wide open, no obstacles and a decent view of the McCullough bridge.