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Umpqua River Lighthouse

460 Lighthouse Rd.

Winchester Bay, Oregon 97467

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This listing is provided by Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce

This lighthouse has a 65-foot tower, which started in 1890. It is located near Reedsport and Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. First illuminated in 1894, Umpqua River lighthouse gives off very distinct red and white flashes. Visitors can check out the inside of the lighthouse, nearby park, or Lake Marie.

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May 25, 2022

lost_bobcat

Lighthouse Enthusiasm

Enthusiastic informative up close look at functioning lighthouse. Our guide was terrific, she had such knowledge and enthusiasm for lighthouses. Learned so much about the lighthouses that were put on the west coast as well as a bit about the surrounding area. Worth the $8, don't miss this
May 18, 2022

Barbara T

Lighthouse Education

Very interesting and educational. Well informed tour guide (Mike). Learned a lot about: how light houses work, history of lighthouses, history of coast guard involvement with lighthouse duty and rescue of shipwrecks.
May 17, 2022

Heidi W

An up-close look at a working lighthouse

There are a lot of lighthouses to stop at on the Oregon coast, but most do not allow you in. Here, we were given a great tour and were able to climb up and look at the lens of a working lighthouse. Well worth the stop and small fee for the tour.
March 29, 2022

Michelle W

Sparkling View from a Fresnel Lens

My guide was incredibly knowledgeable and this is one of VERY FEW lighthouses where you can actually get up into the light enough to see the lens. This may change, so don't wait to visit. It;s also worth visiting the museum, and the gift shop is a very good source of nautically themed gifts.
February 18, 2022

Louis S

An Exceptional Place To Visit!

Worth the time! We paid our $8 each and took a self tour of the museum (2 floors) and got a guided tour of the lighthouse. Our tour guide, Mike, was very personable and knowledgeable! We learned so much. The gift shop has many interesting items.

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Lighthouse Enthusiasm

Lighthouse Education

An up-close look at a working lighthouse

Sparkling View from a Fresnel Lens

An Exceptional Place To Visit!

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