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Winchester Bay

Red and white lights beam from Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, flashing its welcome to Winchester Bay, a crab-centric sea town located in the heart of the Dunes National Recreation Area.

Enjoy dune riding, clamming and crabbing, whale watching, lake and ocean fishing or simply relaxing on miles of pristine beaches.

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Nearby Cities: Reedsport, Gardiner, Lakeside, Hauser, Dunes City

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