Driving in the Oregon Dunes. In a time when off-road travel and recreation are sometimes threatened or even restricted, any area open to 4x4 use is to be appreciated. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, stretching north and south from Reedsport, Oregon, is such a playtime paradise. The Oregon Dunes lies along the Pacific Coast, stretching north from Coos Bay to Florence. An easy two hours west of Portland is Sand Lake Recreation Area.
Visitors can choose from several levels of sand-driving challenge.
There are areas negotiable in stock 4x4s, riding on street tires. There are other areas guaranteed to bog down even the rigs with big fat tires, aired down. That's after the obligatory razzing, of course. More to See and Do Camping is not limited to the developed campgrounds. At the official campgrounds, bathrooms, water, tables and campfire rings are provided, but no hookups.