Shinglehouse Slough

Shinglehouse Slough offers boaters and paddlers access to the scenic waters of the Coos Bay estuary in southwestern Oregon. Located near North Bend in Coos County, this launch site provides convenient access to explore the slough and surrounding waterways. The area is situated in a rich estuarine environment, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists interested in wildlife viewing and scenic paddling.

The nearby South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge offer excellent opportunities for extended paddling and wildlife observation in the region. Several campgrounds are located within 10 miles, including Wild Mare Horse Camp, Horsfall Sand Camping, and Bluebill Campground (all reservable), making this a good base for a multi-day paddling trip. For specific details about ramp conditions, facilities, and amenities at Shinglehouse Slough, contact the local ranger district at 541-271-6000 or check current conditions before your visit.

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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