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| Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor - Bird Watching | | This park is a quiet park with a hiking trail that extends half way around the island. Different species of birds roost at the end of the trail. Other wildlife species have been spotted as well. The trail also provides a nice view of the Umpqua River. There's no drinking water at this site. |
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| Cape Arago State Park - Mammals | | This was first sighted by Europeans during one of Sir Francis Drake's expeditions in the late 1500s. Modern visitors can scan the horizon for migrating whales and other marine mammals, as well as fishing boats and ships entering and leaving nearby Coos Bay. The south cove trail leads down to a sandy beach and superior tide pools where visitors can see inertial plants and animals |
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| Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park - Bird Watching | | This park provides several trails of varying difficulty leading from the campsites to the beach. Visitors have been able to find areas to watch the whales migrate. The surf can be heard from the campground. Facilities are provided. |
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| Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint - Bird Watching | | This viewpoint has been the focus of an American Indian legend that says some people can hear a maiden's voice on the wind. The face in the rock can easily be made out. Recreation such as hiking, fishing, rock climbing, swimming, and wildlife viewing is available. Facilities are not provided. |
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| Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area - Wildlife Viewing In Day Use Areas | | is a hidden gem in the dense coastal forests of southwest Oregon. The two falls are barely a quarter mile apart, connected by short, easy trails. Three connected trails give hikers several ways to view these falls. All begin at the picnic area near the confluence of Glenn and Silver creeks. Wildlife viewing and fishing are big attractions to these falls as well. |
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| Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint - Bird Watching | | A recently-completed trail gives visitors a spectacular view of the coast north to Cape Perpetua. Heceta Head trail is part of a 7-mile network. Trails of varying difficulty feature beach and wildlife viewing areas. Wildlife refuge islands feature a view of puffins, cormorants, gulls, and other bird nesting areas. Sea lions and whales can be seen from the beach and cliff-top lighthouse. Migrating gray whales can be seen as they travel to and from Alaska and Baja California. May is a great time to look right down on the migrating mothers and calves as they travel close to shore. There are natural caves, tidepools, a sandy beach for building sandcastles, and good conditions for surfing. There are plenty of picnic tables for groups and areas to set up volleyball nets. |
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| Oregon Islands Wilderness - Wildlife Viewing In Wilderness Areas | | This area is a string of some 1,477 wave-washed rocks and tiny islands that mirror almost the entire length of the Oregon coast from Tillamook Head to the California border. Many visitors come to view the varied animals that are protected here. Facilities are available. |
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| Seven Devil's State Recreation Site - Whale Watching | | is the jumping-off point for sandy beach adventure. At this access point, visitors can travel several miles up and down the open beach. Agates are often the beachcombing goal of visitors to this out-of-the-way spot. Guests find that the easy access boat ramps are excellent. They take their boats out on the ocean for a day of deep sea fishing. Smaller fish are caught from the shore. As is common throughout the Oregon coast, it is not unusual to spot grey whales migrating to and from Baja California. |
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| Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site - Whale Watching | | This site sits a few feet above the ocean with an excellent view. This area is also a great place to watch for whales. The grey whale migration in specific months is amazing from this area. It is situated above the ocean, and the visitor can get an amazing view of the whales and their calves here. |
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| William M. Tugman State Park - Bird Watching | | is relatively unknown -- a private hideaway on the wondrous south coast. Tugman offers 115 campsites with electric/water hookups tucked away in a mature stand of shore pines. The day-use area has a restroom and gazebo-style shelter surrounded by broad green lawns. The waters of Eel Lake are outstanding for fishing, swimming, canoeing, sailing and boating. A trail around the south end of the lake allows hikers to get away from the developed area of the park and explore the lakes many inlets. |
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