Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
The largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America
About Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
In 1963, Congressman Robert B. Duncan introduced a bill to establish a National Park at the Oregon Dunes. It passed the Senate Interior Committee unanimously. Senator Wayne Morse opposed provisions of the bill that would have increased environmental protections by restricting property uses. Author Frank Herbert was inspired (in part) to write his science fiction novelDunebased on his research about the dunes of this area. 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 tower up to 150 meters above sea level, providing many recreational opportunities.
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: