Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area offers an otherworldly adventure where massive sand dunes meet the Pacific Ocean, creating the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. Families are amazed by this unique landscape that feels like stepping onto another planet, complete with towering dunes perfect for sandboarding and endless exploration.
Junior Ranger Program at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
The Junior Ranger program at Oregon Dunes teaches kids about desert ecology within a coastal environment, dune formation, and the specialized plants and animals that call this sandy habitat home. Young explorers complete activities focused on conservation, wildlife tracking in sand, and understanding how wind shapes this ever-changing landscape.
- Sandboarding down massive coastal dunes
- Learning about unique dune ecosystem plants and animals
- Tracking wildlife footprints in pristine sand
Planning Your Visit
Van Life Tip: Park your van at one of the designated camping areas like Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park nearby, as overnight parking isn't permitted within the recreation area itself.
Plan Your Stay
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Where to Stay
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