Reedsport
sights & scenes
Harbor Light Restaurant
Family-run since the 1960s. Famous for clam chowder you can top with fresh seafood. Elk on the menu, too.
Schooner Inn Cafe
Fish and chips on a riverside patio overlooking the Umpqua. Casual, consistent, view-forward.
Highwater Cafe and Market
Modern, bright café with salmon chowder, egg sandwiches, and the kind of quality you don’t expect in a small coastal town.
Club One (Forest Hills Country Club)
Scenic, upscale golf course restaurant with surprisingly great seafood. Try the Friday prime rib night.
Don’s Diner & Ice Cream
A classic throwback small-town diner with cheeseburgers, shakes, and blue-plate specials.
Beck’s Winchester Bay Market
Grab-and-go. Down the road in Winchester Bay. Fresh catch and smoked fish to take home.
Tsunami Sandwich Company
Locally owned sub shop with massive sandwiches. Perfect for a quick roadtrip lunch.
Kismet's Landing
Upscale eatery serving burgers, steaks, and seafood cooked using only the highest quality ingredients.
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Forty miles of sand dunes for hiking, sand-boarding, and ATV riding. An iconic adventure.
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Free roadside viewing area where a resident elk herd gathers. Best to visit at dawn and dusk. Open year round. Bring the whole family.
Umpqua Discovery Center
An interactive, educational, family-friendly museum covering the Umpqua River watershed and local natural history.
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
Easy, scenic loop trail around a small lake, plus the working Umpqua River Lighthouse. Open for hiking and camping year round.
Reedsport Golf Course
Welcoming, well-groomed yet affordable nine-hole golf course with twilight rates and river views.
Winchester Bay Crabbing & Fishing
Rent crab pots at the Winchester Bay marina. Steaming fresh Dungeness by sunset is a regional tradition.
Sand Dune ATV Tours
Guided ATV and dune buggy adventure tours for all skill levels. Several local outfitters run trips out of Winchester Bay.
Gardiner Harbor Walk
Scenic, charming sleepy waterfront worth a detour. Historic homes and quiet views.
Reedsport Massage
Local licensed massage therapists. Easier to book ahead given small-town availability.
Umpqua Photography
Photographer who shoots family portraits among the dunes and lighthouse. Unique coastal backdrops.
Reedsport Grocery Delivery
Grocery with bakery, deli, and pharmacy. Stock your rental fridge pre-arrival with fresh, quality produce, protein, cheese, and wines.
Dunes ATV Rental & Lessons
Rentals, guided rides, and safety lessons for thrill-seekers and dune first-timers.
Take a Chef
Private chefs turn your rental into a unique restaurant. Enjoy full agency over the menu and memorable hospitality.
Winchester Bay Charter Boats
Guided fishing trips along the Umpqua River. Salmon, halibut, and bottom fish charters. Book early for prime season.
Babies Getaway
Hassle-free rental service offering delivery and pickup of clean, top-quality strollers, cribs, car seats, and other baby gear.
Dune Dog Adventures
Bespoke adventure‑based dog care focused on canine enrichment. Dogs explore beaches, dunes and forest trails.
FEATURED SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT
Dunefest
A week-long celebration of dune culture with ATV races, vendors, and concerts in nearby Winchester Bay.
July 30–August 4, 2026
FEATURED SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT
Umpqua Discovery Center Riverfront Rhythms
Family-friendly interpretive events, estuary tours, and maker workshops.
June–August, 2026
FEATURED SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT
Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship
Creative chainsaw wood carving competition every Father’s Day weekend. Watch logs transform into impressive works of art.
June 18–21, 2026
Local tips
A few pointers from our on-the-ground team.
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Consider Reedsport an access point
Reedsport is a gateway, not a destination. Its magic is the access it provides to dunes, lighthouses, elk, and crabbing. -
Budget an afternoon in Winchester Bay
Winchester Bay (just a little south) is where the working-waterfront charm lives. There’s plenty of sun, surf, and sand to be enjoyed there. -
Go crabbing from public docks for free
Crabbing from public docks is free with a shellfish license, available online. Rent crab pots or rings from local marinas or tackle shops. -
Observe Dean Creek elk safely
Dean Creek elk are wild. Stay in your car and use the designated gravel pull-outs to safely view and photograph the herd. -
Check before you pump gas
Oregon made self-service legal statewide in 2023, but stations aren't required to offer it. Tipping gas attendants isn’t expected but appreciated for extras, like a windshield cleaning or tire check. -
Plan your dunes visit well
The Oregon Dunes are massive. Have a plan; staging areas south of Reedsport differ wildly in vibe from those north.