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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Will enlighten you to the physics of light
Excellent citation of the historical importance of lighthouses along the Oregon coast and local area. Exceptional, informative, and personable guides.
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Wonderfully maintained, take the tour
The lighthouse tour has been in my mind for 2 years, having visited in 2021 and failed to take the tour. We made a special trip to Umpqua Lighthouse last Wednesday and I’m so glad we did. The tour is very historically informative, and you get to climb to the top! Fabulous view, and the museum and gift shop are also worth visiting. It’s certainly worth noting that Umpqua River Lighthouse is a sister lighthouse to Heceta Head Lighthouse an hour north, same dimensions, same blueprint. We’ve visited Heceta and stayed in their fabulous B&B twice in the last 2 years, but you can’t currently climb to the top there. I’m so glad all here are preserved for the future. I highly recommend a visit.
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Nice stop along the coast for some photos and a quick lunch
Although I didn't have time for the lighthouse tour (hopefully next time I'm in the area) I did stop to take a few photos of the outside of the lighthouse and since it was mid-day and I saw a sign outside the gift shop advertising their clam chowder I thought I'd have lunch there. You order in the gift shop and they put your food in a boxed container which is convenient if you're getting it to go. I had a cup of chowder with a ham, bacon, and swiss croissant and ate at one of the tables outside of the gift shop. The chowder in particular was very tasty and the croissant was fine too. Nothing fancy but it hit the spot, and it wasn't expensive - not a bad choice for a quick lunch on the go.
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Nice lighthouse, nothing spectacular
If you are driving north or south on the 101 and you see the sign for this place, it is worth stopping off fora few minutes. They have guided tours. Otherwise you can take some photographs beside the lighthouse. There is plenty of free parking.
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A walk up history lane
This scenic property is well cared for with a museum, gift shop/cafe in the old boat house and the lighthouse near by. (There is also some drab housing for current coast guards.) We checked out the gift shop with its nice variety and enjoyed the museum with coast guard memorabilia and lighthouse information. The highlight was the trip up the lighthouse to see the red/white glass that does the job. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and in about an hour you get a sense of the history of the area and the function of lighthouses in general. It was a clear day and the views were lovely too. What a treat!