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Be
Sure and Visit our Neighbors and Friends
The
Umpqua
River Lighthouse
was built in 1893. It stands 67 feet high and is one of the
few lighthouses that still uses the original lenses. Its beam
can be seen 20 miles out to sea and there’s a whale-watching
platform to view California gray whales during the annual
migrations.
Check out the Dean Creek Elk
viewing area wildlife preserve boasting well over a hundred
majestic Elk.
Salmon Harbor
at Winchester Bay is one of the largest sport-boat marinas on
the Oregon coast. Charter boating is available in Winchester
Bay offering great fishing trips and tours, year round with
River's End Guide
Service, and
Salmon
Harbor Charter Fishing.
Find out about current fishing at
Winchester Bay
Fishing Forum. Also you can get an up-to-date Umpqua River
fishing report from the
Fish Works.
Be sure to stop in and enjoy some
great dining at the local
Crabby Cafe in Winchester Bay.
If you're a fan
of oysters, chances are you were eating oysters grown right in
Winchester Bay. The Umpqua Aquaculture is the only off shore
long-line oyster growing operation in the Pacific Northwest
and you can stop by their plant, view oysters being processed,
and take home a few for later.
Ocean
Fest
in Winchester Bay with a Bazaar, Parade, Car Show &
Shine & Cruise, Gun Shows, Quilt Shows, Barbecue and 50's
Dance and beer garden. Coast guard drills and demonstrations
including a mock helicopter rescue take place in Salmon
Harbor. 541-271-4471
DuneFest, is one
of the best sand festivals on the coast. This 4-day event
draws thousands of ATV enthusiasts to Winchester Bay, with
events including drag races, TSD rally, poker run and more.
You'll find vendor booths, food, music and buggy and sandrail
exhibitions.
Crab Bounty
Hunt Crabbing is always great fun and the crab is a tasty
reward, but during the month of August in Winchester Bay, a
whopping $5,000 makes crabbing VERY rewarding. Crab are
tagged with metal tags and the tags are placed in a drawing
held during the Crab Bounty Celebration held Labor Day
Weekend. Catch the renegade crab, Captain Umpclaw, and get
$5,000!!!
Kool Coastal
Nights Classic cars in Winchester Bay during this
weekend of nostalgic fun. Riverfront concert, car show &
shine & cruise, beer garden, 50's dance, barbecue, car poker
run with cash prizes August 23-24 800-247-2155
The Umpqua
River offers a variety of recreational pursuits. Take a jet
boat ride, fish for King Salmon or sturgeon with
River's End Guide
Service, go bird watching for some 247 species, or just
relax on this beautiful Oregon river.
Salmon Harbor RV Park -
P.O. Box 1237 - 75325 Highway 101
Winchester Bay, OR
97467
Phone: (541) 271-2791- Owners: Frank & Renee
Frati
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