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Natural Wonders

Eugene, Cascades & Coast is home to many amazing and accessible natural wonders unique to this region! Ride a dune buggy ride across the most expansive coastal sand dunes in North America or descend by elevator into the largest mainland sea cave, home to wild sea lions. Explore a garden of carnivorous flowers or climb into the canopy of old-growth trees. Conclude the day submerged in mountain hot springs, or toasting the sunset as you watch whales migrate along the coast!

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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
  • 855 Hwy 101
  • Florence to Coos Bay
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.271.6000
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Beaches & Dunes
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Part of the Siuslaw National Forest, the Oregon Dunes cover 40 miles along the coast, North America's largest coastal dunes. There are many ways to explore this dramatic natural wonder: by air, foot or off-highway vehicle (OHV). Recreational opportunities include quiet nature trails through vegetation teeming with wildlife, birding, beachcombing, fishing, sandboarding or sand sledding, stargazing and camping. Dune buggy rides with a professional MORE >>

Alton Baker Park
  • Club Rd and Coburg Rd
  • Eugene OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.4800
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Comprising of 402 acres (163 ha), Eugene's largest riverfront park comes alive throughout the year with festivals, running and walking races, and community events. MORE >>

Amazon Center
  • 2700 Hilyard St
  • Eugene OR 97405
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Shaded picinic area, swimming & wading pools, playground jogging area, and skateboard area. MORE >>

Armitage Park Campground
  • 90064 Coburg Rd
  • Eugene OR 97408
  • Phone: 541.682.2000
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

A breathtakingly beautiful day-use, campground and RV park on the banks of the McKenzie River only 5 miles (8.05 km) north of Eugene. Located on the outskirts of Coburg MORE >>

Aufderheide Segment of the West Cascades Scenic Byway
  • 46375 Hwy 58
  • Westfir OR 97492
  • Phone: 541.782.2283
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Scenic Byways

This scenic byway, connecting Highways 126 and 58, winds through the lush undergrowth of the majestic Willamette National Forest and meanders along the cold, clear waters MORE >>

Belknap Hot Springs
  • 59296 Belknap Springs Rd
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3512
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Hot Springs

Accessible spa environment at Belknap Hot Springs Resort on the McKenzie River, about 60 miles east of Eugene. It features two spring-fed swimming pools of hot mineral MORE >>

Blue River Reservoir
  • Rd 15 (East of Blue River on Hwy 126)
  • Blue River OR 97413
  • Region: McKenzie River - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Lakes & Reservoirs

Blue River Reservoir offers boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, and camping throughout the summer season. Services are available in the community of MORE >>

Brice Creek Falls
  • Brice Creek Rd
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.767.5000
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

The Brice Creek corridor is a scenic, rocky canyon with numerous small waterfalls and pools in the creek. The .3 mile (.5 km) wheelchair-accessible trail from Cedar MORE >>

Buford Park (Howard Buford Recreation Area)
  • 34901 Frank Parrish Rd
  • Eugene OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.682.2000
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

This 2,363 acre (945 ha) recreation area is the largest of Lane County's 71 parks. Within the park, 17 miles (27 km) of trails provide access to the summit of Mount MORE >>

Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
  • 2400 Hwy 101
  • Yachats OR 97498
  • Phone: 541.547.3289
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Towering trees looming through a coastal fog. Frothy surf crashing upon jagged shores. Majestic headlands offering clear views for miles. Located two miles (3.22 km) MORE >>

Carl G. Washburne State Park
  • off Hwy 101
  • 14 miles (23 km) north of Florence
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.547.3416
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Beaches & Dunes

A walking trail leads you under the highway to a five mile sandy beach and day-use area. Great for whale watching, agate hunting, beach combing and picnicking. Another MORE >>

City of Eugene Parks & Open Space Division
  • 1820 Roosevelt Blvd
  • Eugene OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.682.4800
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Explore 50 miles (80.5 km) of walking, hiking, and biking trails covering over 3,000 acres (1,215 ha) of publicly-owned open space throughout the city of Eugene. The MORE >>

Clearwater Park
  • Clearwater Ln
  • Springfield OR 97478
  • Phone: 541.736.4544
  • Region: Springfield Oregon
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Go for a refreshing swim, slip your boat into the water or fish along the banks. Step out or pedal along the Willamette on the paved Middle Fork Path. MORE >>

Cottage Grove Lake
  • London Rd
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.2411
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Lakes & Reservoirs

Bring the boat, a picnic, and the kids to Cottage Grove Reservoir for water skiing, swimming, fishing or any of your favorite water sports. Facilities include day use MORE >>

Cottage Grove Lake
  • London Rd
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.2411
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Cottage Grove Lake offers swimming, boating, fishing and camping. This and other lakes and rivers near Cottage Grove provide anglers with some of the best fishing in the MORE >>