10/22/2026
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area should be at the top of any Southern Oregon Coast adventure list. The Oregon Dunes are among the largest in the world, with some dunes towering 500 feet. Both newcomers and experienced riders are welcome; outfitters rent ATVs (all terrain vehicles) from dune buggies (which seat 4) to side-by-sides (which seat 2) and also offer guided tours. Hikers should plan to explore the heart-pumping John Dellenback Trail near Lakeside, which travels across a moonscape of rolling golden hills stretch all the way to the glorious Pacific Ocean (don’t worry, there are trail markers in the sand).