KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
1/4 mile north of Waldport or 14 miles south of Newport on the west side of US 101 on the north side of Waldport/Alsea Bay Bridge at MM 155.
Get Google DirectionsThere are many things to do in our area. Here are a few of the favorite places to vist while staying with us.
Located in Newport.
You'll find a slice of Oregon's rugged coastline, beautifully reproduced on the shores of Newport's Yaquina Bay. Here you can meet more than 190 animal species that thrive in Oregon's unique marine habitats. Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium online for more information.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is open every day except December 25.
Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Also available are guided tours, a cafe and a gift shop.
This attraction is part aquarium and part laboratory. Come and see how world-renowned marine researchers, right here in Oregon investigate our amazing world. The Science center offers lots of hands on action for all ages. You'll find everything from touch tanks to working exhibits. Don't miss the feeding of the octopus, truly amazing! Open 10-5 everyday Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is open from 10-4 Thursday through Monday in the off-season.
Visit this historic area of Newport for an afternoon of fun for all. There are plenty of great restaurants and shops to enjoy. Visit Ripley's Believe It or Not, Wax Museum, and the Under Sea Gardens. View the Sea lions on the docks and buy fresh caught fish right off the boats! Enjoy an amazing sunset!
We have three lighthouses, practically in our backyard. There are two to the north of us and one to the south. These are beautiful structures with a lot of history and their own story to tell. For more information, visit
Formation of the cavern began about 25 million years ago. It now soars to the height of a 12 story building and stretches the length of a football field. Care is taken not to disturb the natural habitat of the wild animals that dwell here. Sea lions gather in this natural amphitheater, usually during fall and winter. In spring and summer, they breed and have their young on rock ledges just outside the cave. The Stellar sea lion is a warm blooded mammal which gives birth, nurses its young, and must breathe air. Bulls can weigh up to one ton. For more information, visit Sea Lion Caves online.
A place of Discovery
The 2,700 acre Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is located along the Central Oregon Coast, three miles south of Yachats, Oregon. Hiking, beach combing, wildlife viewing, tide pool exploring and Visitor Center exhibits await you. Long before early explorers crossed the horizon, generations of native people gathered here, drawn by the bounty of the sea and the stark beauty of the land.
See for yourself. Discover the rhythms of coastal life in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Investigate daily and see seasonal cycles of tide and weather, and the repeating patterns of storms, whale migrations and history.
Nye Beach is a quaint, seaside village that began in 1866 when John Nye claimed a parcel of land. Today this beautiful historic area is filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
Newport, OR 97365
Newport, OR 97365
Crabbing and fishing right off the docks. You can launch your boat at the boat launch which is near the docks. If you need licensing or equipment, be sure to visit "The Dock of the Bay" Located right next to the docks. You can rent crab rings, boats, get licensed, buy bait, they even cook your crab!
Enjoy the Oregon Coast on horseback. The stables are open year round and located in Florence. Visit Oregon Horseback Riding online for more information.
90241 HWY 101
Florence, OR 97439
Just south of us in Florence, Sandland Adventures will take you out for the ride of your life. www.sandland.com
85366 HWY 101South
Florence, OR 97439
Fresh produce, flowers, jewelry, arts & crafts, are just some of the things you can enjoy at our local Farmer's Markets. Waldport's Market is held Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11-6. Newport's market is held on Saturdays from 9-1. Lincoln City's market is held on Saturdays from 9-2. The markets operate from May through October.
Located south of Newport, Seal Rock State Wayside features large off-shore rock formations that provide habitat for seals, sea lions, sea birds and other marine life. The beach includes interesting tidepools as well as excellent ocean views and a sandy beach. The short trail to the beach is steep in areas, but features an ADA accessible viewpoint at the midway point with views of the beach and tidepools. The picnic area near the parking lot is in a pleasant stand of shore pine, spruce and salal.
State Recreation Site, 10032 NW Pacific Coast Hwy
Seal Rock, OR 97376
Driftwood Beach State Wayside provides access to the ocean and picnic facilities scattered among the shore pine. The area offers a wide, flat, sandy beach. A great place for beachcombing and enjoying beautiful sunsets.
5560 NW Pacific Coast Hwy
Seal Rock, OR 97376
Heceta Head Lighthouse sits 206 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The iconic 56-foot tower, and stunning setting, make it one of the most photographed on the Oregon Coast. The light atop the tower was first illuminated in 1894. Its automated beacon, seen 21 miles from land, is rated as the strongest light on the Oregon coast.
725 Summer St
Florence, OR 97439
Made in Paris in 1868 and shipped to Oregon, Yaquina Head Light was first lit August 20, 1873, and automated in 1966. It is active with an identifying light characteristic of two seconds on, two seconds off, two seconds on, and 14 seconds off.[7][1]
750 NW Lighthouse Dr
Newport, OR 97365
The Umpqua River Lighthouse, operated by Umpqua Valley Museums, is a half mile from the park and open for tours May through September. The 65-foot tower contains a distinctive lens that emits a red and white flash. Information and tour schedule is posted at umpquavalleymuseums.org.
460 Lighthouse Rd
Reedsport, OR 97467
A piece of Oregon history sits atop a bluff at the mouth of the Yaquina River. It is the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, built in 1871 and decommissioned in 1874. It was officially restored as a privately maintained aid to navigation on December 7, 1996.
750 NW Lighthouse Dr
Newport, OR 97365
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