The North Spit
Overview:
Made up of open sand dunes, forested islands, and wetlands, the North Spit of Coos Bay is at the southern-most end of a series of sand dunes extending along the Oregon coastline from Florence to Coos Bay. There are 10 miles of hiking/horse trails, sand driving roads, an undeveloped staging area and miles of beach waiting for you to explore. The North Spit boat launch also offers a full-size boat ramp, ample trailer parking, restrooms, and running water.Know Before You Go:
- Open Year Round.
- Open fires are prohibited during fire season (July 1 - Sept. 30) including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires, and warming fires. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.
- Dispersed camping allowed for up to 14-days; no overnight camping at the North Spit boat launch.
- Site host at the North Spit boat launch.
- OHVs allowed on designated routes. Vehicles must display a safety flag and Oregon State OHV sticker.
Point of Interest:
The North Spit of Coos Bay is home to the threatened western snowy plover. From March 15 to September 15 each year, access restrictions are in place on the dry sand along the ocean shore to protect the nesting birds. Beware of sneaker waves and never turn your back to the ocean!
Reserve-able campsite A102
Campsite A102
Site marker for A102; If you reserve this site, your camping pass will be attached to this site marker. When you check out, drop your pass off at the registration office.
If you reserve this site, your camping pass will be on this marker. When you check out, drop your pass at the registration office
Food storage bin dimensions
Food storage bin dimensions
Food storage bin: what's it for?
Food storage bin: what's it for?
A102; image taken on 12/21/20; Vegetation is dormant but during camping season there is shade at this site
A102; image taken on 12/21/20; Vegetation is dormant but during camping season there is shade at this site
A102 driveway
Long level driveway with some shade
RecAreaDirections
From U.S. Highway 101 just north of North Bend, Oregon, turn west on to Transpacific Parkway. Stay to the left and travel six miles to the North Spit Boat Ramp. Travelling another 0.25 miles will bring you to the undeveloped North Spit staging area.
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