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
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 RoadWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-4631
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
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 River
The North Umpqua is one of the most beautiful rivers on the Pacific Northwest coast. Renowned for its excellent summer steelhead fly-fishing opportunities, it provides a unique challenge to anglers from all over the world. It also provides an exhilarating...
Winchester Bay, ORSouth 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
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
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
Discover Winchester Bay
Discover Winchester Bay is your one shop for all camping and recreation information in Winchester Bay.
100 Ork Rock RoadWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-3407
South Coast
Springer’s Guide Service
Guide Mike Springer has been fishing the rivers of Oregon for over 35 years. Springer’s Guide Service offers fully guided fishing adventures on the finest fishing rivers of Southern Oregon. Whether it is side drifting for steelhead, spinning anchovies for...
Winchester Bay, OR541-430-1565
South Coast
Big Dans Guide Service
Winchester Bay, OR
(503) 930-4054
Email us (pryor503[at]gmail[dot]com)
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)
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...
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Winchester Bay, OR
541-271-3407