Winchester Bay is a small port village near the heart of Oregon Coastal Dunes, making it an ideal basecamp for surf and sand expeditions into the Southern Coast.
Due to its strategic location where the Umpqua River meets the Pacific, Winchester Bay began as a frontier town in the fur and timber trades. That proximity as well as being smack in the middle of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, continues to pay dividends today, providing visitors to Winchester Bay the unique opportunity to explore along the river, venture into the dunes on foot, buggy, or horseback, or participate in the town’s famous crabbing tradition. Known as the “Crab Capital of the World”, Winchester Bay provides rentals and everything you need to try your hand at snagging fresh Dungeness Crab. Finish your day with a tour of the Umpqua Lighthouse (make sure to call ahead), then rent a yurt or cabin and sleep near the sea.
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South Coast
Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum
Inside the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum you’ll find hundreds of documents, photographs, and artifacts that illustrate the story of the Umpqua River Lighthouse from its early existence as a Lifesaving Station to the U.S. Coast Guard station that sits on...
1020 Lighthouse RdWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-4631
South Coast
Lucky Me Charters
Captain Roy leads fishing charters from Winchester Bay Marina and Charleston Oregon for Tuna, Salmon, Snapper, Lingcod, Halibut and Crab in a 2020 Hews 270 with twin 200hp. Captain Roy uses all the latest electronics and fishing tackle including electric...
PO Box 1282Winchester Bay, OR
541-948-3905
Email us (Roy[at]ykwc[dot]net)
South Coast
Winchesterbay Charters
Winchesterbay Charters offers guided fishing trips along the Oregon coast and Umpqua River.
465 Beach Blvd.Winchester Bay, OR
(541)361-0180
Email us (winchesterbaycharters[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use and OHV Staging Area
Located south of Winchester Bay, OR, this area is home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use and OHV Staging Area provides parking and access for pedestrian beach access as...
Winchester Bay, ORSouth Coast
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located less than a mile from the famous Salmon Harbor on Winchester Bay. The campground and developed day use areas are centered around beautiful Lake Marie. Access to this small freshwater lake is provided for...
Winchester Bay, OR541-271-4118
South Coast
Ocean Obsession Guide Service
Ocean Obsession Guide Service offers guided fishing adventures for bottom fish, salmon, halibut, tuna and crabbing out of Winchester Bay and Charleston.
Winchester Bay, OR
541-662-1293
Email us (dmmorrow5[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Umpqua River Lighthouse
This lighthouse has a 65-foot tower, which started in 1890. It is located near Reedsport and Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. First illuminated in 1894, Umpqua River lighthouse gives off very distinct red and white flashes. Visitors can check out the...
460 Lighthouse Rd.Winchester Bay, OR
(541)271-4631
South Coast
Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use and OHV Staging Area
Located south of Winchester Bay, Oregon, this area is home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use and OHV Staging Area provides parking and access for pedestrian beach access as...
Winchester Bay, OR541-271-6000
South Coast
FishWhackers Guide Service
FishWhackers Guide Service has over 40 years fishing experience. They offer guided fishing trips for Spring and Fall salmon, pink fin perch and sturgeon on the Umpqua, Coos, Siuslaw, Columbia and Willamette rivers.
Winchester Bay, OR541-844-5920
South Coast
Ridin’ Dirty ATV Rentals
Whether you’re a first time riding the dunes or you need a couple extra machines for your group, family-owned Ridin’ Dirty ATV Rentals has you covered.
75293 US Hwy 101Winchester Bay, OR
541-500-0744
Email us (ridindirtyrentals[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Pelican Market
Grocery store market and sport shop
75298 Hwy 101Winchester Bay, OR
541-271-3950
South Coast
J. Standifer Guide Service
The Standifer family has over 80 years of fishing and boating experience. J. Standifer Guide Service began iwth one small charter boat and has since grown to three, ensuring they can offer continuous tours throughout the year. Choose J. Standifer...
Winchester Bay, OR
541-729-2482
Email us (jstandiferguide[at]gmail[dot]com)
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