Really enjoyed being able to see the falls on my recent trip to the Oregon Coast. As others have…read moresaid, the road has been fixed and you can drive all the way to the trailhead. (The last 8 miles or so has quite a few pot holes, so easy does it in a low-clearance vehicle.) You can walk to the bottom of both Golden and Silver falls in about 15 minutes. It's not a hike at all. It's a nature walk at best. This worked out perfectly on my visit, as I was with my mom, whose health wouldn't have allowed for more. Had I wanted to do some true hiking, I would've been disappointed. The trailhead also points out a 60-minute hike, which I think takes you up and behind Golden Falls, and is likely more like a hike. The path to the base of both falls is totally family friendly, and it's very pretty. Amazing to see so much greenery - lots of ferns ... you're in a rain forest! There are pit toilets in the parking lot. They were in fairly bad shape when we were there, so be warned. Also a few picnic tables. Dog-friendly, so long as the dogs are leashed.

The waterfalls are flowing!! I haven't been since summer 2019 and I was amazed by the volume…read moredifference. Both trails are fairly flat. If you're not with small children I would definitely recommend the upper trail. There's steep drop offs at the top which could be dangerous.

This park has it all with freshwater lakes to swim in and giant dunes to hike and play in. It's a…read morepopular park but very large too so you can "get away." Also, getting a day pass allows you to visit other nearby state parks w/o additional fees.

Just camped here for three days last week. After having a TTrails original camping membership we…read morehad forgotten what reliable hot showers with working amenities were. Every morning I went to take a shower, there were two lovely Forest Service dressed ladies cleaning the restrooms and showers. They were smiling and pleasant. Yes. Some campers will mess up the restrooms which cannot be helped, but this campground was on it. Our restroom had 8 individual private showers, one was wheelchair accommodating. This park was paved and had well marked trails leading to Dunes, or across a sky bridge to the lake. The Dunes also had a small lake which you could rent Kayaks, paddle boats, and fishing poles. The park had many places for family reunions, or weddings. They also had a boat launch for both lakes, and a dump station. Oh yes! They also had garbage, recycling, and propane can recycling too. There were well marked signs of campsites, and warnings. This place was great!

Beautiful views! This beach makes you earn the views lots of switchbacks. No dogs during snowy…read moreplover season. Nice spot for a picnic

Oregon Dunes Overlook and Day Use Area is a great place to get a view of the sand dunes and hike to…read morethe beach without any ATV noise nearby. A fully paved half mile trail leads to a wooden overlook of the dunes. From there, it's an unpaved mile through the sand dunes to the beach. Usually, from the beach, you can hike a couple of miles south to Tahkenitch, but currently, there is no access to Tahkenitch due to erosion from a recent King Wave. I hiked along the beach for a while anyway, and was stunned to see not only the amount of seashells I might have seen along the California coast thirty five years ago-- but really cool rocks, including some that looked like agates and jasper. Even though one might think there isn't much life out on the desert like dunes, I actually found plenty. There were lots of coyote and deer tracks, succulents, ladybugs, beetles, and even some February flowers that almost looked like orange poppies. Once I hiked far enough down the beach, I even caught a glimpse of some snowy plovers flying by me. Hiking through sand is a little bit harder than it looks, so, the hike back up the dune to the platform was the hardest part of this endeavor. Parking was either $5 or free-- I can't remember since I have a pass, and it's definitely free with a pass. There is a restroom in the parking lot, but it's either closed for the season, or only unlocked very limited hours.

This is a lovely tiny park that offers a wonderful view of the Umpqua River near the Umpqua Scenic…read moreByway. There is a well paved parking lot, big enough to fit about twenty vehicles. There is a park host that does an EXCELLENT job at keeping this place maintained. There are two very clean restrooms equipped with flushing toilets, a sink with soap AND a mirror! But the best park part about this park is the VIEW!!! My GOD, the VIEW!!! It's like having a front row seat of the beautiful Umpqua River! Now if you know the beauty of the Umpqua River, you know what I'm talking about! There are gentle roaring rapids washing over large slabs of basalt rocks, covered in moss in many places along this river. There are willows, myrtles, pines that dot the banks. It's just beautiful I tell ya!

If you have the opportunity to stop here for a picnic or a quick lunch or just to enjoy the Umpqua,…read moreI hope you enjoy this spot as much as we have, it's a great little park named after a great man.

A welcome stop on Hwy 38 just before it connects to 101. It runs along the Umqua River, has 20-some…read moreparking spots, and provides: - a water fountain and 2 restrooms friendly to everyone that were adequately clean and surprisingly well stocked with toilet paper - a shaded play structure for little ones - waste bags, garbage can, and a large lawn for dogs - several picnic tables, all of them thoughtfully situated in the shade of large trees - water access through a small boat launch All snuggled among the evergreen wilderness! While by no means a destination in itself, this park provides a comfortable and quiet rest stop for travelers.

I came here after driving to Reedsport and talking to the ladies at the Oregon Sand Dunes visitor's…read morecenter. They told me all the big sand dunes are south of reedsport and the john dellenback trail was recommended. No ATVs are allowed here so you don't have to worry about being run over while trekking the dunes. They accept multiple passes here, just make sure whatever you are using is displayed on your dashboard. There are bathrooms that are pit toilets but the women's was locked when I was there so everyone had to use the men's side

The John Dellenback Trailhead is an interpretive trail and dunes area open to the public. One of…read morethe huge benefits of the trail is that there is no recreational vehicle use allowed there, so you don't have to worry about being run over by a dune buggy or atv while taking in the beauty of the dunes. To get to the trail, take the turn for the eel creek campground and follow signs for the trailhead. There are bathroom facilities available. Make sure to purchase a pass- you can purchase a single day pass on location or purchase a yearly pass for all the Oregon state parks in Coos Bay at the visitor center for about $30. If you are the active type, you can rent a sandboard and sandboard down the dunes, which is a lot of fun! The trail begins in a wooded area and takes you down a path of dirt that gradually turns into sand as you arrive near the dunes. You see a lot of local plants and wildlife, and there are some exhibits to check out and rest spots with benches along the way. The trail will begin to take an upturn and then you will suddenly come out of the trees onto what looks like a huge desert.... it is breathtaking! You can take the same way back on your way out or for some new sights take the trail located closer to the large mountain-esque dune. Really good hike for kids- they love rolling down the dunes and feeling the sand between their toes. Just be sure you are okay with finding sand everywhere for the next month. Happy hiking!

HELLO! THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIND THE SECRET HINSDALE GARDEN…read moreAKA RHODODENDRON GARDEN. We were only able to find this place after having help from a local and had driven for miles already. If you make a right turn out of the elk viewing area a few hundred yards down the road on the left is an unmarked wooden gate. Park on the right side of the road and cross the highway and you should see benches and trees, maybe flowers just past the gate. This is how you will know that you are in the right place and not someone's property. Also, you can find directions to this garden via google maps, but it will ONLY show up if you google 48043 State Highway 38. It will NOT show up if you google Hinsdale Garden or even Hinsdale Rhododendron Garden. Pictures are included to help identify the area. The garden itself is not too big, but nice and there are bathrooms (porda-potties) if needed. My family just went there and it was completely private yet beautiful since there were still trees in bloom. I hope this helps anyone else trying to find the garden! :)

This location is absolutely stunning in the springtime, when the 700+ varieties of rhododendrons,…read moreazaleas, and camillias are in full bloom. The history of this spectacular creation is also fascinating. At present it is only open a few days a year for tours -- and spring 2019 is past -- but is very visible from the highway and you can still park at the gate and take a walking tour. Since 1994 it has been owned by BLM, but is in the process of being restored and maintained in partnership with the "Friends of Hinsdale Garden." Here is their website, which includes an informative video, comprehensive journal articles, and visitation schedules: http://www.hinsdalegarden.com

An amazing park for members. Their hospitality and facilities are both rustic and modern. They have…read moreaccess to the sand, full hookups, clean restrooms, and a great indoor rec room to hang out it. I love this Park!

We Love Odd Fellows. We consider it our home away from home. The staff is always friendly and…read morehelpful and the location couldn't be more perfect for the dunes enthusiast.