Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
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| Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
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| Location: | Oregon, USA |
| Nearest city: | North Bend, Oregon |
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| Area: | 27,212 acres (110.12 km²) |
| Established: | March 23, 1972 |
| Total Visitation: | roughly 1,500,000 (in 2005) |
| Governing body: | United States Forest Service |
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (or NRA) is located on the Oregon Coast, stretching approximately 40 miles north from the Coos River in North Bend, to the Siuslaw River, in Florence. The park is part of Siuslaw National Forest and is administered by the United States Forest Service. The dunes adjoin Honeyman State Park.
The Oregon Dunes are a unique area of windswept sand that is the result of millions of years of wind, sun, and rain erosion on the Oregon Coast. These are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. Some dunes here tower upwards of 500 feet above sea level, providing numerous recreational opportunities including off-road vehicle use, hiking, photography, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and camping. The Carter Dunes Trail and Oregon Dunes Day Use provide disabled access for forest visitors.
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