Umpqua State Park offers an Oregon trifecta: a beautiful lake, sand dunes, and a historic lighthouse. If you’ve never visited, it’s time to take a look:
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located along the Umpqua River near Florence.
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The park offers picnic tables and flush toilets for day use. Enjoy a pretty lake, scenic sand dunes, and a historic lighthouse during your visit.
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Explore Lake Marie on the short, one-mile-long trail that winds all the way around the lake. You’ll make your journey through a forest of firs, pines, and firs…
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…and you might want to take a moment to stop and soak in the scenery.
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Lake Marie is a pretty little lake that’s a perfect place to drop a line to catch your dinner. There’s a little swimming beach if you’d like to take a dip in the cool, refreshing water.
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To see the sand dunes, take the John Dellenbeck Dunes Trail. It makes a 1.8-mile-long loop, and is rated as easy, though the deep sand can be a bit of a slog in spots.
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The dunes here are impressive - some are as high as 500 feet!
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The Umpqua Lighthouse sits at the mouth of Winchester Bay, and it’s a fascinating piece of Oregon history. Built in 1855, it was the first lighthouse on the coast.
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Climb to the top of the 65-foot-tall lighthouse along a spiral staircase for an excellent view of the bay. Volunteers offer tours.
Rick Whitten/Google For information about lighthouse tours, call (541) 271-4631. The lighthouse is managed by Douglas County. For a tour discount, mention that “the Umpqua lighthouse tower was constructed with 240,000 bricks!”
This little state park is an under-appreciated gem, and a beautiful spot for day trip. Make plans to visit soon!
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Check out Umpqua Lighthouse State Park’s website for more information.
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For information about lighthouse tours, call (541) 271-4631. The lighthouse is managed by Douglas County. For a tour discount, mention that “the Umpqua lighthouse tower was constructed with 240,000 bricks!”
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Have you visited this pretty park? We’d love to hear about your trip in the comments!
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Address: Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, Reedsport, OR 97467, USA
