Overview
Reedsport is a city on the Central Oregon Coast.
2 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Reedsport
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Located three miles (5 km) east of Reedsport on Oregon Route 38. This 1,000-acre (4 km2) preserve jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife provides an opportunity to…
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area interpretive center
Located at the intersection of Oregon Route 38 and U.S. Route 101. It features interpretive panels, short films, and information about the local area and attractions.
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 — 21 mi away. Directions
- EUG Eugene Airport, Eugene — 54 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 150 mi away (major hub). Directions
Reedsport is:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
- Lunch Harbor Light Restaurant
- Afternoon Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area interpretive center
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By plane
- Eugene Airport is the closest airport with regularly scheduled commercial service. It is two hours away in Eugene, and has flights from various airports in the Western US.
By car
Reedsport is:
- 3h 20m from Medford (Oregon)
- 3h 50m from Portland
- 6h 30m from Seattle
- 8h 50m from San Francisco
- 46h from New York City
See
See Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area (Dean Creek Wildlife Area)
Located three miles (5 km) east of Reedsport on Oregon Route 38. This 1,000-acre (4 km2) preserve jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife provides an opportunity to view 60-100 Roosevelt elk in their natural habitat year round.
See Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area interpretive center
Located at the intersection of Oregon Route 38 and U.S. Route 101. It features interpretive panels, short films, and information about the local area and attractions.
- Umpqua Discovery Center, in downtown Reedsport, features local history information provided through interactive media and displays.
Eat
Sleep
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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
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