Description

Oregon, Windy Cove Campground Section B  The Campground is located at a great location in Winchester Bay.

Directions:

From downtown Reedsport on Highway-101 go south on Highway-101.  In a few miles you will enter the small town of Winchester Bay.  Take Salmon Harbor Drive on the right.  Travel approximately half a mile on Salmond Harbor Drive and the campground entrance will be on the left side.

Please see the Campbase map tab for the exact location.

Comment

Windy Cove Campground Section B is open all year with cabins, tenting, and RV camp spots.  All camp spots are reservable through the Douglas County Parks website.  Sites not reserved are first-come, first-served.  The campground has restrooms with showers.  Camp roads and parking pads are all paved.  Picnic tables and fire rings are located at each camp spot.  Access to the Oregon Sand Dunes is possible however, there are campgrounds located closer to the dunes that are better suited for off-roading.  Located across the highway from Salmon Harbor Marina.  Marina activities are popular from this campground.  Most camp spots do not have shade.  Cellular service was good for most carriers. 

This campground does have mosquitoes.  Depending on the time of year, they can be quite a nuisance.  Campbase recommends a mosquito mesh hat, insect repellent, and a mosquito net awning to sit in.  If mosquitoes bother you, these items are essential for this location. 

Local Recreation:

The campground is located within walking distance from Umpqua Beach.  Umpqua Beach is a large wide sand beach, perfect for beachcombing.  Driftwood washes up on the sand.  Please see our photos tab for pictures.  

Oregon Sand Dunes National Recreation Area.  The campground has direct access into the Oregon Sand Dunes making it the perfect spot for off-roading.  Please see our photos tab for pictures of the sand dunes. 

Umpqua River Lighthouse is located near the campground.  There is a small museum there with some exhibits to look through.

Winchester Point and the Umpqua River is located just a short distance from the campground.  The Salmon Harbor Marina has a launch ramp and boat slips available.  Fishing is the most popular activity from this location.  Charter boats are available