Spend The Day Exploring The Dunes Or Enjoying The Lake At Umpqua Lighthouse State Park In Oregon
By Catherine Armstrong
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Published August 28, 2020
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.
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.
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...
...and you might want to take a moment to stop and soak in the scenery.
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.
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.
The dunes here are impressive - some are as high as 500 feet!
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.
Climb to the top of the 65-foot-tall lighthouse along a spiral staircase for an excellent view of the bay. Volunteers offer tours.
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!
Check out Umpqua Lighthouse State Park’s website for more information.
Have you visited this pretty park? We’d love to hear about your trip in the comments!
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Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, Reedsport, OR 97467, USA