Things to Do in Agness, Oregon

Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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John Carl’s Guide Service

With its awe inspiring mountains to the tranquility of the Rogue River, Agness is located in the majestic Siskiyou National Forest. The community is located 32 miles east of Gold Beach, Oregon. If you are looking for a salmon or...

Agness, OR

541-247-6400
Email us (john[at]johncarlguideservice[dot]com)

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Lake Of The Woods Lookout

Lake of the Woods Lookout is surrounded by mountainous terrain, forested hillsides and spectacular views within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in southwestern Oregon. The flat-roofed cabin was originally a “ground house” located on Barklow Mountain in the Powers Ranger...

Agness, OR

541-247-3600

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Agness-Illahe Museum

The Agness-Illahe Museum preserves the cultural history of the indigenous peoples and continues to gather information and historical data. The museum’s exhibits include Petroglyphs, Native American Artifacts, Civilian Conservation Corps displays, Fishing collections, a Teammates of Bob Doer collection, as...

34470 Agness-Illahe Road
Agness, OR

541-247-2014
Email us (visit[at]goldbeach[dot]org)

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Mule Creek Canyon

Mule Creek Canyon is a narrow half-mile section of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, offering the longest continuous whitewater with class III rapids. The canyon is surrounded by beautiful vertical rock walls.Notable rapids in Mule Creek Canyon include Jaws,...

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Wild Rogue Wilderness

The United States Congress designated Oregon’s Wild Rogue Wilderness in 1978 and it now has a total of 35,806 acres—approximately 27,111 are U.S. Forest Service lands and 8,600 are Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. The legislation assigned the U.S....

Agness, OR

541-247-3600
Email us (BLM_OR_MD_Mail[at]blm[dot]gov)

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Rogue Coast Sport Fishing

You’ll find the Rogue River to be one of the best salmon and steelhead fishing rivers in the world making them a thrill to catch as well as top-notch table fare. You will experience outstanding year-round salmon and steelhead opportunities...

Agness, OR

541-425-7210
Email us (roguecoastsportfishing[at]gmail[dot]com)

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

A Night Away at Winchester Bay

The Oregon Coast is renowned for its unique attractions: sand dunes, storied fishing and majestic lighthouses that still keep watch over the scenic shore. But even on Oregon’s one-of-a-kind coast, one place truly sticks out. It is a place with one of the tallest and most expansive sand dunes around. A place with renowned fishing for salmon, tuna, halibut, crab, clams and more. Home to a one-of-a-kind historic lighthouse unlike any other on the coast.

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King Tides on the South Coast

Every winter the Southern Oregon Coast is treated to king tides, a term used to describe the highest tides of the year. During this annual event — which will occur December 13-15, 2024; January 11-13, 2025; and again in November and December — ocean levels rise dramatically, resulting in magnificent waters that can be a wonder to behold, but only from a safe distance. Here’s what you need to know about experiencing king tides (and their counterpart, minus tides) on the South Coast.

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7 Reasons to Visit the Southern Oregon Coast This Winter

Discover the Serene Magic of a Southern Oregon Coastal Winter The coast conjures up images of sunny days with blue skies and warm sand between your toes. But here’s a fun twist–the Southern Oregon Coast boasts a wonderfully mild coastal...

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See the Dunes that inspired “Dune” on the Southern Oregon Coast

by Andrew Dickson (updated October 2024) There are so many reasons to visit the Southern Oregon Coast but the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is at the top of any shortlist. It’s one of the largest dunes in the world,...

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Three Amazing Art Galleries on the South Coast

Whether you appreciate art or are an artist yourself, you’ll love Curry County, the southernmost section of the Oregon Coast. This South Coast stretch encompasses some of the most beautiful landscapes in the state and has long drawn creative souls inspired by nature. Not only is it a fantastic place to create art, but it’s also full of galleries showcasing works by artists from Curry County and across the Pacific Northwest. Here are three amazing galleries you won’t want to miss.

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Guide to Mushroom Foraging on the South Coast

Lush temperate rainforests, sandy dunes and the misty, mountainous terrain of the Coast Range have long beckoned mushroom hunters to the Southern Oregon Coast — especially in the fall, when seasonal rains coax a wide variety of edible mushrooms through forest-floor duff.

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