Activities

Bluebill Trail is a 1.25 mile loop and is the most southern trail in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Photo Courtesy Tom Baacke

Length: 5 miles (one way)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, gravel

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

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From Coos Bay, drive on US 101 to William Tugman State Park, located 1 mile north of Lakeside on the right (east) side.  From any of the day use parking areas walk south toward the campground. …

Trail begins in a conifer forest and provides vistas of fresh water lakes, wet areas within the forest and ocean waves. The trail wanders threw a spruce forest with substantial tree size and stops at the serene Threemile Lake and ends at the ocean beach.

The trail offers either a difficult …

Length: .5 mile (one way)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

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From Coos Bay, head south on US 101.  At the “Y” 5.5 miles south, take the left fork following signs to Highway 42 and Coquille.  Continue on Highway 42 to Coquille approximately 16 miles from Coos Bay.   From stoplight on Highway 42 and …

Known for its excellent kayaking, scuba diving and views of the Cape Arago Lighthouse. Lighthouse Beach is a pristine beach situated in an alcove. There is very little public access to this beach, but the walk is well worth the effort. Many choose to kayak to Lighthouse Beach. Never crowded …

Length: .5 mile (to viewing deck)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, gravel

Information courtesy of Coos Trails. Trail is appropriate for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.

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From US 101 at south end of Coos Bay, follow sign to Allegany.  Cross Isthmus Slough Bridge and remain on 6thAvenue.  Go north for 0.5 mile and follow binocular symbol signs at …

Length: 1.4 mile (one way)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, sand, packed gravel. Wheelchair accessible.

Information courtesy of Coos Trails. New River Trails Map.

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From Coos Bay, drive 24 miles south on US 101 to Bandon.  Continue south past Bandon 5 miles to Croft Road. Turn right (west) on Croft Road. Continue down road until you reach a …

Length: .25 mile or .4 mile (one way)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, Sand

Information courtesy of Coos Trails. Trail appropriate for hiking, birding, and horseback riding. New River Trails Map

Access:

From Coos Bay, drive 24 miles south on US 101 to Bandon.  Continue south past Bandon 5 miles to Croft Road.  Turn right (west) on Croft …

Length: .25 mile or .4 mile (one way)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, Sand

Information courtesy of Coos Trails. Trail is appropriate for hiking, horseback riding and birding. New River Trails Map

Access:

From Coos Bay, drive 24 miles south on US 101 to Bandon.  Continue south past Bandon 5 miles to Croft Road.  Turn right (west) on …

The Ni-lestun Unit Overlook is provided to give visitors the opportunity to view wildlife and changes in the habitat as the area is restored to intertidal marsh.