Things to Do in Elkton, 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.

Fishing in Brookings by Erik Urdahl

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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A Bent Rod LLC

‘A Bent Rod’ offers exciting guided fishing trips, scenic boat tours, on the pristine Umpqua River located in western Oregon.

PO Box 730
Elkton, OR

(775) 722-1988
Email us (normajohn02[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Elkton Community Education Center, Butterfly Pavilion

Walk the trail through ECEC’s 4.5-acre native plant park and learn about Oregon’s multiple climate zones. Observe the life cycle of the native Monarch in the butterfly propagation pavilion and flight room. Stroll through the verdant flower and berry gardens...

15850 Hwy 38 W
Elkton, OR

541-584-2692
Email us (info[at]elktonbutterflies[dot]com)

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Elkton Community Education Center Produce Stand

Vegetables from Elkton Community Education Center’s seasonal market garden are available from May through October with peak time being July and August. The plants in their native plant nursery are for sale throughout their ‘open’ season, which is Memorial Day...

15850 Hwy 38 W
Elkton, OR

541-584-2692
Email us (butterfly[at]rconnects[dot]com)

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Estill Farms – Elkton

Founded in 2011, Estill Farms is a family owned and operated blueberry farm located in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley. Visit the farm for U-pick (June – August), pre-picked and frozen blueberries. The Elkton farm is USDA certified organic and Global GAP...

32527 Hwy 38
Elkton, OR

(541)836-7612
Email us (jcestill[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Jody Smith Guide Service

Jody Smith was born and raised in Elkton Oregon hunting and fishing along the banks of the Umpqua River. His lifetime of experience in the outdoors has helped him become one of the most recognizable outdoor guides in the industry.

Elkton, OR

(541) 643-6258
Email us (donnahhsmith[at]hotmail[dot]com)

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Kesterson Guide Service

Guided fishing trips on Oregon’s Umpqua River.

20029 Highway 138 W
Elkton, OR

(541) 430-1766
Email us (Gofishing83[at]hotmail[dot]com)

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

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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Movies Filmed on the Southern Oregon Coast

Grab the popcorn and settle in to enjoy some breathtaking landscapes and evocative views. Oregon frequently serves as a popular setting for films, with classics like “The Goonies” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” immediately springing to mind. Yet,...

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Accessibility on the South Coast

Thanks to new adaptive features, the jaw-dropping vistas, uncrowded beaches and quiet lakes of Oregon’s Southern Coast are becoming even more welcoming to visitors. In recent years, improvements like free rental beach wheelchairs and accessible kayak launches have made stunning outdoor experiences possible for more people. Here’s how to plan a great trip to the South Coast your whole crew can enjoy.

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Family-Friendly Things to Do on the Southern Oregon Coast

Discover Out-of-the-Ordinary Adventures, Tailored to Your Child’s Distinctive Taste Visitors flock to the Southern Oregon Coast for its scenic drives, ocean adventures, and beach fun—classic coastal living. But dig deeper, and you’ll uncover a treasure trove of unconventional attractions, perfect...

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