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General Info
Getting to Gold Beach
Hotels & Lodging
Camping & RV
Tourist Info

General Information

Location: Gold Beach is located on Oregon's coast along the Pacific Ocean just 50 miles north of the California border.

Geography: Gold Beach is comprised of coastal terrain that includes wild rivers, mountains and valleys.

Population: Winter: 2,069

Industry: Fishing - World-class, year-round fishing: salmon, steelhead, trout; ocean charters for lingcod and rockfish; Dungeness crab.
Tourism - visitors from all over the United States, Canada and Europe.

Activities: Whether seeking adventure, relaxation or something in between, Gold Beach offers something for everyone:

Please see separate Visitor Attractions document for more details on these activities, or visit this link on the Gold Beach website: www.goldbeach.org/html/attractions.cfm

Getting to gold beach

By Car or RV:
The most common way to get to Gold Beach is by car.

• From the north (Eugene, Salem, Portland and north), drive south on Interstate 5 past Eugene, then go west on Hwy. 38 to the coast, then south on US 101 to Gold Beach.
• From the east (Grants Pass, Medford or Ashland), drive west on Hwy. 199, then go north on US 101.
• From the south (California travelers located in Sacramento and south) are advised to drive north on Interstate 5, then Hwy. 20 west toward Ukiah, then US 101 north to Gold Beach.

By Air:
Private, chartered or corporate planes are welcome.

• Gold Beach Municipal Airport
  Gold Beach, Oregon
  541-247-6269

By Bike:
Serious cyclists who wonder whether to ride up the coast or down are advised that traveling southward ensures a tailwind most of the way, and better views of the coastline. Cyclists can get a copy of the Oregon Coast Bike Route Map at highway information centers or from the Oregon Department of Transportation (www.odot.state.or.us/techserv/bikewalk).

Cyclists should plan to spend a part of their Gold Beach experience exploring the Rogue River. And for those planning to cycle only a part of the Oregon Coast, the Southern Coast is advisable. Traffic is lighter than up north, the highway is wide and the views are incredible.

By Raft:
Some people land in Gold Beach via a whitewater raft on the Rogue River. For information on traveling this way and accommodations along the way - some accessible only by watercraft or helicopter - contact Half Moon Bar Lodge (www.halfmoonbarlodge.com) or Singing Springs Resort (www.singingspringsresort.net).

Hotels & Lodging

For those who cannot decide between an ocean or river experience, many of the lodging options in Gold Beach offer both. There are many options on the coast, along the Rogue River and on or close to the main highway. Some places are only accessible by boat or helicopter. All lodging options are within minutes of the Pacific Ocean or the Rogue River.

Hotels & Motels:
There are at least 14 hotels and motels in Gold Beach, ranging in price from $20 to just over $100 per night depending upon the number of guests and time of year.

Vacation Rentals:
And there are approximately 15 vacation rental homes in Gold Beach, ranging in price from $80 to $400 per night, depending upon the number of guests

For a complete list of hotels, motels and vacation properties visit this link on the Gold Beach website: www.goldbeach.org/html/lodging.cfm.

CAMPING & RV PARKS

Given that Gold Beach is a banana belt along the Oregon Coast, camping in Gold Beach is a year-round option. The region has a number of great places to pitch a tent or park a motorhome.

Many other campsites are on a first-come basis, so arrival should be timed for late morning to catch sites as they open up.

For a complete listing of the 19 Gold Beach camping facilities go to this link: www.goldbeach.org/html/ThingsToDo/camping.cfm

TOURIST INFORMATION

Gold Beach Visitor Information Center
P. O. Box 375
Gold Beach, OR
Toll Free: 800-525-2334
Phone 541-247-7526
E-mail: visit@goldbeach.org
www.goldbeach.org