Winchester Bay is a small port village at the Pacific end of the Umpqua River. Close to the heart of Oregon Coastal Dunes, the village is an ideal basecamp for all kinds of expeditions into the Southern Coast.
Due to its strategic riverside location, Winchester Bay began as a frontier town in the fur and timber trades. That proximity continues to pay dividends today, providing visitors to Winchester Bay the unique opportunity to explore along the river, venture into the dunes on foot, buggy, or horseback, or participate in the town’s famous crabbing tradition. Known as the “Crab Capital of the World”, Winchester Bay provides rentals and everything you need to try your hand at snagging fresh Dungeness Crab. Finish your day with a tour of the Umpqua Lighthouse (make sure to call ahead), then rent a yurt or cabin and sleep near the sea.
Featured Spots
South Coast
Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use and OHV Staging Area
Located south of Winchester Bay, OR, this area is home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use and OHV Staging Area provides parking and access for pedestrian beach access as...
Winchester Bay, ORSouth Coast
Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum
Inside the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum you’ll find hundreds of documents, photographs, and artifacts that illustrate the story of the Umpqua River Lighthouse from its early existence as a Lifesaving Station to the U.S. Coast Guard station that sits on...
1020 Lighthouse RdWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-4631
South Coast
Discover Winchester Bay
Discover Winchester Bay is your one shop for all camping and recreation information in Winchester Bay.
100 Ork Rock RoadWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-3407
South Coast
Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use and OHV Staging Area
Located south of Winchester Bay, OR, this area is home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use and OHV Staging Area provides parking and access for pedestrian beach access as...
Winchester Bay, ORSouth Coast
Winchesterbay Charters
Winchesterbay Charters offers guided fishing trips along the Oregon coast and Umpqua River.
465 Beach Blvd.Winchester Bay, OR
(541)361-0180
Email us (winchesterbaycharters[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
J. Standifer Guide Service
The Standifer family has over 80 years of fishing and boating experience. J. Standifer Guide Service began iwth one small charter boat and has since grown to three, ensuring they can offer continuous tours throughout the year. Choose J. Standifer...
Winchester Bay, OR
541-729-2482
Email us (jstandiferguide[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Umpqua River Lighthouse
This lighthouse has a 65-foot tower, which started in 1890. It is located near Reedsport and Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. First illuminated in 1894, Umpqua River lighthouse gives off very distinct red and white flashes. Visitors can check out the...
460 Lighthouse Rd.Winchester Bay, OR
(541)271-4631
South Coast
Umpqua River
The North Umpqua is one of the most beautiful rivers on the Pacific Northwest coast. Renowned for its excellent summer steelhead fly-fishing opportunities, it provides a unique challenge to anglers from all over the world. It also provides an exhilarating...
Winchester Bay, ORSouth Coast
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located less than a mile from the famous Salmon Harbor on Winchester Bay. The campground and developed day use areas are centered around beautiful Lake Marie. Access to this small freshwater lake is provided for...
Winchester Bay, OR541-271-4118
South Coast
FishWhackers Guide Service
FishWhackers Guide Service has over 40 years fishing experience. They offer guided fishing trips for Spring and Fall salmon, pink fin perch and sturgeon on the Umpqua, Coos, Siuslaw, Columbia and Willamette rivers.
Winchester Bay, OR541-844-5920
South Coast
Ridin’ Dirty ATV Rentals
Whether you’re a first time riding the dunes or you need a couple extra machines for your group, family-owned Ridin’ Dirty ATV Rentals has you covered.
75293 US Hwy 101Winchester Bay, OR
541-500-0744
Email us (ridindirtyrentals[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Springer’s Guide Service
Guide Mike Springer has been fishing the rivers of Oregon for over 35 years. Springer’s Guide Service offers fully guided fishing adventures on the finest fishing rivers of Southern Oregon. Whether it is side drifting for steelhead, spinning anchovies for...
Winchester Bay, OR541-430-1565
Featured Dining
South Coast
BJ’s Old Fashion Ice Cream
Old Fashioned Handmade Ice Cream, Baked Treats, Salt Water Taffy, Shakes, Sundaes, Floats, and Cones
140 Coho Point LoopWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-1212
South Coast
Crabby Bar & Grill
Crabby Bar & Grill’s menu is full of healthy, whole foods with ingredients and recipes made from scratch. Locally caught seafood, either sautéed, grilled or deep fried in clear, non-trans fat oils or real butter. Fresh Dungeness crab is a...
196 Bayfront LoopWinchester Bay, OR
(541)271-3474
Email us (crabbysBnG[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Bedrock’s on the Bay
Bedrock’s on the Bay serves pizza, roasted chicken, fish and chips, salads, awesome breakfast, sandwiches and of course the world famous clam chowder!
105 Coho Point LoopWinchester Bay, OR
(541)271-2431
South Coast
Fishpatrick’s Specialty Canned Tuna
Patrick has been a professional fisherman since 1999. He and his family have also owned and operated Fishpatrick’s Crabby Café since 2003. Quality food and attention to detail has kept that little restaurant successful ever since. Patrick captains the Manatee...
196 Bayfront LoopWinchester Bay, OR
(541)271-1875
South Coast
Sportsmen’s Cannery & Smokehouse
Sportsmen’s Cannery & Smokehouse has been preparing catches from the sea for more than 50 years. This experience has brought about absolute perfection in delivering the freshest most flavorful can seafood available anywhere. Their gourmet canned fish is hand packed...
182 Bayfront LoopWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-3293
South Coast
Umpqua Triangle Oysters
Umpqua Triangle Oysters are some of the sweetest oysters in the Pacific Northwest. Umpqua Aquaculture grows their oysters using suspended long lines, which means they never touch the ocean floor. Submerged twenty-four hours a day in a mixture of cold...
723 Ork Rock Rd.Winchester Bay, OR
541-271-5684
Email us (umpquaaqua[at]wildblue[dot]net)
South Coast
Double D’s on the Rocks
Double D’s on the Rocks is a sports bar located on Oregon’s south coast. It is known for its 1/3lb burger and Oysters Rockefeller.
460 Beach Blvd.Winchester Bay, OR
541-271-4242
South Coast
Griff’s on the Bay
Griff’s on the Bay is a family run seafood restaurant on the Oregon Coast. Enjoy amazing seafood, steaks and ambiance on the bay with indoor and outdoor seating.
142 Bay Front LoopWinchester Bay, OR
(541)271-2512
South Coast
Blue Box Seafood Company
Blue Box Seafood Company was founded in Winchester Bay, Oregon in 2021. Located on the water in Salmon Harbor Marina, we serve Oregon’s freshest seafood in a casual outdoor atmosphere. With local wine and beer on tap, plenty of seating,...
Winchester Bay, OR541-361-6122
South Coast
La Herradura
Enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine at family-owned La Herradura where the menu features traditional seafood dishes and mexican favorites. Open daily.
208 Bayfront LoopWinchester Bay, OR
541-361-6544
Featured Lodging
South Coast
Umpqua Sand Camping
Umpqua is noteworthy as home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Off-road vehicle riding is a huge sport here and visitors are rewarded with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean from the tops of...
855 Highway 101Winchester Bay, OR
541-271-6000
South Coast
Salmon Harbor Landing
This cozy family owned and operated motel has 8 rooms that are individually themed. There’s a fishing room, jungle theme, nautical and more. They also offer a vacation rental that sleeps 6. The owner and staff go above and beyond...
265 S. 8th St.Winchester Bay, OR
541-271-3742
Email us (salmonharborlanding[at]yahoo[dot]com)
South Coast
Umpqua Dunes RV Park
Located on the edge of the Umpqua Dunes portion of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, this park provides direct dune access for off-highway vehicles (OHV). The campground is designed to enhance your OHV experience. Picture sand access to the...
1 Umpqua Dunes WayWinchester Bay, OR
541-957-7001
Email us (parks[at]co[dot]douglas[dot]or[dot]us)
South Coast
Harbor View Motel
Under new ownership in 2017, the Harbor View Motel is a clean and comfortable place to stay with some of the best views of the harbor in Winchester Bay. With a large parking lot in front the lodging property, it...
540 Beach Blvd.Winchester Bay, OR
(541)271-3352
South Coast
Winchester Bay Inn
Quaintly nestled against the mountains at the mouth of the great Umpqua River on the beautiful Salmon Harbor, the Winchester Bay Inn offers guests a unique and affordable lodging experience on the South-Central Oregon Coast. There is wide variety of...
390 Broadway Ave.Winchester Bay, OR
541-271-4871
Email us (winchesterbayinn[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park (RV Park)
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located less than a mile from the famous Salmon Harbor on Winchester Bay. The campground and developed day use areas are centered around beautiful Lake Marie. Access to this small freshwater lake is provided for...
460 Lighthouse RoadWinchester Bay, OR
800-551-6949
South Coast
Winchester Bay Vacation Rentals
Winchester Bay Vacation Rentals offers the perfect getaway for the family, a romantic escape for a couple or just you and your fishing buddies ready to experience a vacation paradise o n Oregon’s southern coast. Located just off Highway 101...
445 BroadwayWinchester Bay, OR
541-297-6073
Email us (winchesterbayrentals[at]yahoo[dot]com)
South Coast
Pointe Condominiums
Luxurious Oregon coast vacation rentals. 3 bedroom condominiums with direct dune access,views of the bay, 2 car garage, jacuzzi tub, free wifi.
1604 Salmon Harbor Dr.Winchester Bay, OR
(541)361-0617
Email us (thepointecondominiums[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Salmon Harbor Marina
Salmon Harbor Marina is one of the largest recreational facilities on the Oregon Coast. The marina has immediate access to the Umpqua River, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, the Pacific Ocean, and miles of white-sand public beaches. Salmon Harbor...
100 Ork Rock RoadWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-3407
Email us (salmonh[at]co[dot]douglas[dot]or[dot]us)
South Coast
Winchester Bay Getaway at the Dunes
Under new management we now allow crab cooking outside. Clean best rental in Winchester bay. New lower rates just 100 yards from the marina, and umpqua river. Approx. 1 mile from the ocean and sand dunes. In the heart of...
665 Clear Lake Ave.Winchester Bay, OR
South Coast
Windy Cove “A” & “B”
ituated in the heart of recreational activity on Douglas County’s coastline, this is the perfect campground for the off-road enthusiast, fisherman or beach comber. Windy Cove A RV Park & Campground Offers: Complete camping facilities for RV’S, pickup campers, and...
380 Salmon Harbor DriveWinchester Bay, OR
541-957-7001
Email us (parks[at]co[dot]douglas[dot]or[dot]us)
South Coast
Winchester Bay RV Resort
At Winchester Bay RV Resort, tranquil Salmon Harbor is the front yard of your home away from home. Every site features a view of the bay or the Umpqua River as it joins the Pacific Ocean. The full hook-ups, easy...
120 Marina WayWinchester Bay, OR
541-271-0287
Email us (salmon[at]co[dot]douglas[dot]or[dot]us)