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NRSO |
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Horsfall Sand Camping is home to the largest riding area in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Adventure seekers can experience the thrill of riding through vast open dunes or meandering through designated sand routes surrounded by shore pine, waxmyrtle, huckleberry, and salal. To top off the experience, they can pitch a tent on the soft coastal sand and stay overnight. The tops of dunes provide prime views of the Pacific Coast to the west and the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range to the east. |
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From North Bend, Oregon, travel north on Highway 101 for 1.5 miles to Jordan Cove Road. Turn left and proceed 1 mile, turning right on Transpacific Highway. Drive 100 feet and turn right on Horsfall Beach Road. |
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Access to campsites is by 4x4 vehicles only via soft sand routes. Sites are rustic and no toilets or campfire pits are available. Portable toilets and fire pans are highly recommended. Individual sites are identified by numbered posts. Each site accommodates up to 5 vehicles and 20 campers for tent camping. Three group sites accommodate 40 people and 10 vehicles. |
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HORSFALL SAND CAMPING |
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75043 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75043&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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No drinking water or facilities available; please bring all necessary equipment including water, portable toilets and fire pans Access is by 4X4 on soft sand only Please bring garbage bags; this is a "pack in-pack out" facility Possession of alcohol is prohibited State of Oregon OHV permit required for off-road vehicle riding This facility has first-come, first-serve sites outside the reservation season All motorized vehicles on sand must adhere to Oregon OHV regulations. Click here for OHV requirements For more information on Siuslaw National Forest, click here Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Coos Bay, a picturesque inlet where the Coos River flows into the Pacific Ocean, is nearby. The waterway is about 3 miles wide and 10 miles long, creating a flourishing habitat for sea birds. |
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The dispersed camping area is on the sand in the southern edge of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering to 500 feet above sea level. The campground sits near several watering holes, including Horsfall Lake, Bluebill Lake and Jordan Cove, which is a section of Coos Bay. Coyote, black bear, elk, mink, porcupine and otter are just a few of the species that have been tracked on the Oregon Dunes. |
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Horsfall ultimately attracts off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Thrillseekers have a choice of riding on designated routes like the Bark Sand Route and Bull Run Sand Route, or cruising in the open riding sections. Anglers can fish in Jordan Cove, the portion of Coos Bay that is nearest the campsites. Hikers can access the nearby Bluebill Trailhead for a journey by foot to the Pacific beach. |