Overview
Myrtle Point is said to be one of the best-preserved small towns in Southern Oregon. The town is at the southern end of the Coquille River Valley, about 25 miles inland from the city of Bandon along the Oregon coast. The historic downtown is accompanied by many traditional homes, with some being in mint condition and others in the process of renovation.
2 sights · 8 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Myrtle Point
Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site
A myrtle grove at the parking area, and a sandy beach with a short walk down a hill. You can fish or innertube on the river. It has picnic tables and vault toilet but no drinking water.
Hoffman Memorial State Wayside
Picnic area but no drinking water.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Oct. Summer highs reach about 67°F; winter lows dip to about 39°F. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Coos Bay)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OTH Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, North Bend — 25 mi away. Directions
- MFR Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford — 80 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 190 mi away (major hub). Directions
Myrtle Point is a part of Coos County and is located along the Coquille River. You will be able to find it by traveling southwest from Roseburg or east from Coos Bay on Highway 42.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site
- Lunch Tubby's Family Restaurant
- Afternoon Hoffman Memorial State Wayside
- Dinner Spruce Street Bar and Grill
- Evening Rusty Sprocket Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Myrtle Point is a part of Coos County and is located along the Coquille River. You will be able to find it by traveling southwest from Roseburg or east from Coos Bay on Highway 42.
Get around
Highway 42 runs right through the heart of Myrtle Point. It is accessible from either direction: east or west. The main mode of transportation is by car. However, there is an occasional horseback traveler.
See
Myrtle Point's Logging Museum is one of the main attractions the town has to offer. It is full of all kinds of equipment and artifacts that were used in the old days of logging. The other main attraction in Myrtle Point is the annually held Coos County Fair and Rodeo. Events at the fair include the youth livestock auction, numerous games and rides for kids, the downtown parade, and most of all the rodeo, which offers a real country feel. One other spotlight of the city is its myrtlewood groves. Some of the largest myrtle trees can be viewed from within the city limits. A walking tree tour is available that highlights the wide variety of trees that grow in the area.
Do
As for recreation, the town has 4 parks that include basketball courts, softball field, tennis courts, along with your different types of playground equipment, such as swings and slides, for all people to enjoy. One of the parks downtown also has a skate park that is very popular for kids who enjoy skateboarding.
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Go next
Head to the coast for a nice day at the beach. Only a half-hour away!
Explore out of town in to the country and look at all of the ranches and beautiful landscape.
Nearby
Bandon
City / town · 16 listings · 14 mi away
Coos Bay
City / town · 13 listings · 22 mi away
North Bend
City / town · 5 listings · 24 mi away
Port Orford
City / town · 8 listings · 28 mi away
Roseburg
City / town · 38 listings · 41 mi away
Reedsport
City / town · 5 listings · 44 mi away
Canyonville
City / town · 7 listings · 45 mi away
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Park · 46 mi away
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