The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is a mosaic of pastures, woodlands, and wetlands, providing a variety of wildlife viewing experiences. A herd of 60 to 100 Roosevelt elk are year-round residents, and visitors can also view numerous birds in the area, including waterfowl. Each of 2 viewing areas provides parking, an interpretive center, viewing scopes, and restrooms. The area is contiguous with the scenic Umpqua River.
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Reedsport,
Oregon Coast
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area Trip Ideas
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Umpqua River Scenic Byway
Enjoy a 66-mile/106-kilometer drive as diverse as the river itself, rolling through historic timber towns, wine country, fishing hot spots and fur-trading posts as it twists through the Coast Range on its way to the Pacific. -
Winter Wildlife Watching on the Coast
Head to the Oregon Coast to spot dozens of species of migratory birds,... -
