Myrtle Point

Tribal and Timber History in a Heritage Rich Town

by Manuela Durson

A short drive from the Pacific in the foothills of the Coastal Mountains, Myrtle Point offers small town charm and abundant outdoor opportunities.

Myrtle Point takes its name from the myrtle trees that grow along the Coquille River. Once a seasonal hunting and fishing village for the Coquille Tribe, the town was settled in the 1860’s and called Ott and Myersville before the current name was landed. Today hunting, fishing, and every type of outdoor activity can be found, especially boating along the Coquille River Water Trail, just south of town. The historic downtown features heritage homes and buildings as a result of its timber heritage. Time your visit for the Coos County Fair & Rodeo or stop by the photogenic Coos County Logging Museum.

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South Coast Water Trails

Engaging communities on the lower Coquille River to support a stewardship focused water trail from Umpqua River to Chetco River.

Myrtle Point, OR

Email us (btkvet[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Coquille Myrtle Grove – Heritage Tree

This grove of Oregon myrtle was protected by the Garden Club of Oregon through the "Save the Myrtlewood" campaign and given to the People of Oregon in 1949. The Garden Club started many conservation projects including "Don’t Be a LitterBug!"...

Myrtle Point, OR
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Amaze Zing Outdoor Game

Sometimes you never know when an amenity like Amaze Zing Outdoor Game pops out of nowhere. Right off the highway in Myrtle Point, this is a wacky one with an outdoor maze, an all-terrain mini-golf course, ball launchers and more....

1601 Stover Ln
Myrtle Point, OR

541-559-0091
Email us (amazezingfun[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Eden Ridge Outfitters

Eden Ridge Outfitters invites you to hunt Oregon, where they will help you to experience the thrill, challenge, and adventure of an Oregon wilderness, professionally guided big game hunt. As an Oregon hunting outfitter they specialize in combination elk hunts,...

Myrtle Point, OR

(541) 290-2671
Email us (edenridgehunts[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Hoffman Memorial State Wayside

Hoffman Memorial Myrtle Grove is a shaded glen canopied with spectacular myrtlewood trees. There's no drinking water at the park. The myrtlewood tree is a relative of the bay laurel. Many people cook with myrtlewood leaves in place of bay...

Myrtle Point, OR

800-551-6949

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Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce

Myrtle Point is nestled in the foothills of Oregon’s coastal mountain range. Located just minutes from Pacific Ocean beaches and forested mountain peaks, this town is central to all of the beauty and activity of Oregon’s South Coast.

424 5th Street
Myrtle Point, OR

541-572-5200

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Sandy Creek Covered Bridge

Covered bridges are a special part of Oregon’s history. The Sandy Creek Covered Bridge, just west of the aptly named town of Remote, carried highway traffic across its 60-foot span until it was bypassed in 1949. Now it greets motorists...

Sandy Creek Covered Bridge
Myrtle Point, OR
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Coos County Logging Museum

Located in a historic building, housing photos and historic items that depict early-day logging in Coos County. The Coos County Logging Museum features the large hand-carved Myrtlewood sculptures of Mr. Warnack. Find more information at the Oregon Encyclopedia. There is...

705 Maple Street
Myrtle Point, OR

541-572-1014
Email us (Loisrr[at]aol[dot]com)

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Old Coos Bay Wagon Road

Of all the wagon roads that served Oregon’s earliest settlers, all but one are either abandoned or obliterated by modern highways — the Old Coos Bay Wagon Road (often called just "The Old Wagon Road"). Alone of Oregon’s earliest roads...

Myrtle Point, OR
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Doerner Fir Trail

The Doerner Fir is the largest known Douglas Firin the world, it stands 329 feet tall and 11.5 feet in diameter. The 1/2 mile trail leading to the Fir takes you through one of the coast’s finest old growth forests....

Myrtle Point, OR

541-756-0100

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Myrtle Glen Farm

Myrtle Glen Farm is a 27-acre organic farm nestled in the foothills of the southern Oregon coast range mountains. The farm includes lush pasture land with goats and alpacas, a 100 year-old conifer forest, and a clean and clear mountain...

99386 Middle Creek Road
Myrtle Point, OR

541-572-3295
Email us (myrtleglenfarm[dot]oregon[at]gmail[dot]com)

Featured Dining

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Farmstead Bread

A Community Supported Bakery (CSB) serving the Coquille Valley, Farmstead Bread is focused on flavor, freshness and crafting community through each handmade loaf of wood fired bread. You can find their bread at the Coos Bay and Umpqua Valley Farmers...

Myrtle Point, OR

541-735-2872
Email us (farmsteadbread[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Railroad Cafe

Enjoy good, old-fashioned home cooking at Railroad Cafe. This cute cafe is nostalgia at its best.

301 Railroad Ave
Myrtle Point, OR

(541)572-5679

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Kozy Kitchen

Kozy Kitchen is a family friendly restaurant that serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner, with breakfast served all day! They have a kid friendly menu and specials offered daily.

531 8th Street
Myrtle Point, OR

541-572-3222
Email us (dalincorp[at]aol[dot]com)

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Spruce Street Bar & Grill

Spruce Street Bar & Grill offers burgers, salads, pizza and the coldest beverages in town. You are guaranteed to have a great time in the family friendly atmosphere.  

630 Spruce Street
Myrtle Point, OR

541-572-4309

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La Herradura Mexican Restaurant

This family-style Mexican Restaurant is great for large or small groups.

203 5th Street
Myrtle Point, OR

(541)572-0394

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A&W Restaurant – All American Food

This A&W has been serving Myrle Point since 1965. It’s been family owned and operated for 35 years. The rootbeer is made fresh in the restaurant, they offer sweets and treats on the menu along with great burgers, hotdogs and...

530 8th Street
Myrtle Point, OR

(541)572-2411

Featured Lodging

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Boone’s Lake Cabin

Boone’s Lake Cabin is located on the edge of a 14 acre lake in the middle of 240 secluded private acres. 240 acre secluded retreat with a 2000+ sq foot rustic cabin overlooking a beautiful 14 acre lake. Sleeps 12....

Myrtle Point, OR
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Country Cottage

This rustic, homey cottage in the country sits on 5 acres with lots of trees and wildlife, just 2 miles outside of town. It’s an easy drive from Coos Bay and a short 35 minutes to Bandon – far enough...

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Myrtle Point, OR
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Myrtle Trees Motel

This charming motel is nestled among the Myrtlewood trees and sits just blocks from city center Myrtle Point. It overlooks the Coquille Valley Registered wetlands and is a haven for bird lovers, artists and spectators alike. It’s not uncommon to...

1010 8th Street
Myrtle Point, OR

541-572-5811
Email us (myrtletreesmotel[at]hotmail[dot]com)

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Park Creek

Park Creek offers peaceful, shady camp sites under an old growth canopy of Douglas Fir, Western lock, Western Red Cedar, and Myrtlewood. Relax and fish in nearby Park Creek and Middle Creek.

Coos Bay District
Myrtle Point, OR

541-756-0100
Email us (BLM_OR_CB_Mail[at]blm[dot]gov)

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