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Moosehead Lodge

family vacation rental home in Brookings, Oregon

on the California-Oregon border of the Pacific Ocean

 

Local Activities

There is lots to do along the Wild Rivers coast ... from combing the beaches of the Southern Oregon Coast to exploring the Siskiyou forest and Pacific Bike Trail. And the Moosehead puts you in the center of everything -- so all the distances mentioned below are from our front door.

 

Miles of Scenic Beaches

The Brookings area offers some of the most scenic and uncrowded beaches in Oregon. You can ...

Winchuck Beach offers 5 miles of beach walking
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Walk on the Beach

Use our local path to access the Winchuck Estuary and walk on 5+ miles of scenic and uncrowded beaches. You can also enjoy the McVay Rock State Recreation Area, use a trail from the US 101 just across the Winchuck River bridge (0.4 miles) to access the Crissey Field State Recreation Area or visit the nearby Pelican Bay California State Park (1.4 miles). See our local beach access maps for more info.

 

Harris Beach, Southern Oregon
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Explore Tide Pools

Explore the local tide pools at low tide to see starfish, crabs, sea anemones and sea urchins. Good places include Harris Beach State Park tide pools (photo), the Samuel H. Boardman State Park tide pools (photo), and our own Winchuck Beach (north of the estuary). Make sure to check the local tide tables. (Note: Brooking's tides occur 30 minutes earlier than listed.)

 

Driftwood on Winchuck Estuary & Beach -- Brookings, Oregon
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Collect Driftwood & Go Kite Flying

In Oregon, you are permitted to collect driftwood by hand for personal use from beaches. Good places to go fly a kite include Winchuck Beach and Estuary, Brookings Harbor, and Harris Beach State Park (photo).

 

Spectacular Wildlife Viewing

Our local beaches, parks and National Forest are great places to see a variety of coastal, marine, and woodland wildlife.

 

Seagulls at Boardman State Park, Southern Oregon
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View Coastal Wildlife

Watch gray whales, seals, otters, pelicans, sea gulls, puffins, sanderlings ducks and wild geese along the coast or in our local State Beaches & Parks.

 

Chetco Point Rock, Brookings Oregon
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Watch Whale Migrations

You can also watch whale migrations (Mar/April & December) from shore at Sporthaven Beach, Brookings Harbor (photo), Harris Beach State Park and Samuel H. Boardman State Park (photo). Or you can join a boat charter (Tidewind Sportfishing, Brookings at 800-799-0337).

 

Elk on the Klamath River, California
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Glimpse Forest Wildlife

Good places to see other native and migrating wildlife include the Klamath River, Azalea Park (6 miles), the Myrtlewood Grove (12 miles) within the Alfred A Loeb State Park (photo), our local Siskiyou National Forest (photo) and the Redwoods at Jedediah Smith State Park (18 miles) and For more info, visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife - Wildlife Viewing.

 

Outdoor Sports

With some of the best weather along the Oregon Coast, you can enjoy many outdoor activities. These include ...

 

Salmon Run Golf Course near Brookings, Oregon
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Golfing

Our local Salmon Run is a championship 18 hole golf course with scenic views and a signature 4th hole.

Snow on the Siskiyou National Forest -- Brookings, Oregon
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Horseback Riding

You can go riding on the beach (21 miles) or in the Siskiyou National Forest.

 

Chetco Point Rock, Brookings Oregon
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Kayaking

You can rent a kayak in Brookings and go ocean kayaking or spend the day exploring the Chetco, Smith or Winchuck rivers.

 

Tall Ship Martha Washington Entering Brookings Harbor, Oregon
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Bicycling

Brookings Harbor is an easy 5 mile ride along Ocean View Drive from the Lodge. Or go exploring along the Winchuck and Chetco Rivers.

 

Siskiyou National Forest Road near Brookings, Oregon
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Hiking & Mountain Biking

You can spend the day mountain biking in the Siskiyou National Forest or hiking the local wilderness and state park trails in Alfred A Loeb State Park and in the Siskiyou National Forest.

 

Curry County Coastline, Southern Oregon
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Windsurfing

You can windsurf on the Pistol River or go surfing at Sporthaven Beach at Brookings Harbor and Harris Beach State Park. Rental equipment is available at Sessions Surf Company (541) 412-0810.

 

Pistol River Mushroom Farm in Southern Oregon
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Berry Picking & Mushroom Hunting

In the Fall season, pick our local wild blackberries or go mushrooming with an experienced guide.

 

Great Ocean and River Fishing

Brookings offers great ocean for Rockfish and Salmon out of Brookings Harbor (5 miles).

You can also go river fishing on the Winchuck (two blocks from our door), the Chetco (5 miles photo), and Smith (5 miles) Rivers. Party boats, local guides and drift boat rentals available.

For more information about fishing seasons, licenses and other details, please visit the official state sites for Oregon State Fishing and California State Fishing.

Salmon Fishing on the Chetco River near Brookings, Oregon
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Winchuck & Chetco Rivers

Enjoy our local fishing for Fall Chinook Salmon (20 to 50 pounds), Winter Steelhead (6 to 20 pounds), and Sea Run Cutthroat Trout (12 to 24 inches).

 

Pacific Ocean Sunset at Smith River, California
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Smith River

Enjoy fishing nearby in California for Fall Chinook Salmon (20 to 50 pounds), Winter Steelhead (6 to 20 pounds), and Sea Run Cutthroat Trout (12 to 24 inches).

Tall Ship Martha Washington Entering Brookings Harbor, Oregon
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Brookings Harbor & Port of Crescent City

Enjoy our local ocean fishing for Rockfish, Summer Chinook Salmon and Silver Salmon.

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