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Empire Ramp

Coos Bay Coos River

Source: oregon_gov Updated 1 year ago

City: Coos Bay, OR
County: Coos County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.39321000, -124.27998330
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About This Access Site
Empire Ramp is a public boat launch facility on Coos Bay, Oregon's largest estuary, offering convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The ramp includes a floating dock system (seasonal, typically available May–October), parking area, restrooms, and a fish cleaning station. The facility operates from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm daily and is heavily used by both local residents and visiting anglers and paddlers.

Coos Bay is a sheltered estuarine environment ideal for recreational paddling, with calm waters protected from ocean swells. The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is located nearby, offering opportunities for exploration and wildlife viewing. Paddlers should note that seasonal floating docks are removed from November through April, which may affect launch and landing conditions during winter months. The area also has alternative boat ramps nearby, including Eastside Boat Ramp, if you need additional options.
Federal Facility Information
541-271-6000 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of Reedsport and 2 miles north of North Bend. Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take in captivating views of Oregon's Pacific Coast, which is just a half mile from the campground. 
Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses....

Overview
Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of Reedsport and 2 miles north of North Bend. Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take in captivating views of Oregon's Pacific Coast, which is just a half mile from the campground. 
Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses. We have a limited number of these kinds of campgrounds and ask, out of courtesy and safety for you and the horses, to consider camping in a different campground if you do not have a horse.
Recreation
Equestrian campers are fond of the Wild Mare Horse Trail #4500. This trail begins under a canopy of alder and spruce, and then emerges into an open dune area that crosses down to the beach. The dunes south of Horsfall Beach Road are designated for hiking and horseback riding only, while off-road vehicle enthusiasts can roam free on the dunes north of the campground.
Facilities
This year-round campground is equipped with drinking water, vault toilets, a picnic area, picnic tables, campfire rings, trash bins, and recycling receptacles. Horses are welcome in the campground's 12 corrals.
Natural Features
Tucked away among shore pine, Douglas fir, and huckleberry, Wild Mare is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. The campground is less than 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean.

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.
Nearby Attractions
Scenic water attractions are available in every direction from the campground. Head south to Coos Bay, west to the Pacific, and east to Horsfall Lake and Bluebill Lake.
Charges & Cancellations
Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know. 

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Nearby Campgrounds (4 within 10 miles)
WILD MARE HORSE CAMP
On-site Reservable
HORSFALL SAND CAMPING
On-site Reservable
HAUSER SAND CAMPING
On-site Reservable
BLUEBILL CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Located within
Blue Ridge Trail System Located within
The North Spit Located within