About The North Spit
Made up of open sand dunes, forested islands, and wetlands, the North Spit of Coos Bay is at the southern-most end of a series of sand dunes extending along the Oregon coastline from Florence to Coos Bay. There are 10 miles of hiking/horse trails, sand driving roads, an undeveloped staging area and miles of beach waiting for you to explore. The North Spit boat launch also offers a full-size boat ramp, ample trailer parking, restrooms, and running water.Know Before You GoOpen year-round.Open fires are prohibited during fire season (July 1 - Sept. 30) including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires, and warming fires. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.Dispersed camping allowed for up to 14-days; no overnight camping at the North Spit boat launch.Site host at the North Spit boat launch.OHVs allowed on designated routes—no cross country travel permitted with motorized vehicle. Watch out for other visitors. Roads on the Spit are narrow and require 4-wheel drive vehicles, which must display a 9 ft. safety flag and Oregon State OHV sticker.Point of InterestThe North Spit of Coos Bay is home to the threatened western snowy plover. From March 15 to September 15 each year, access restrictions are in place on the dry sand along the ocean shore to protect the nesting birds. Beware of sneaker waves and never turn your back to the ocean!
How to Get There
From U.S. Highway 101 just north of North Bend, Oregon, turn west on to Transpacific Parkway. Stay to the left and travel six miles to the North Spit Boat Ramp. Travelling another 0.25 miles will bring you to the undeveloped North Spit staging area.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to The North Spit
Heading to The North Spit? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for The North Spit?
No central reservation system listed for The North Spit. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/1730) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to The North Spit?
From U.S. Highway 101 just north of North Bend, Oregon, turn west on to Transpacific Parkway. Stay to the left and travel six miles to the North Spit Boat Ramp. Travelling another 0.25 miles will bring you to the undeveloped North Spit staging area.
How do I contact The North Spit?
You can reach the park at phone: 541-756-0100 or email: BLM_OR_CB_Mail@blm.gov.
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