Hiking

Coquille Point, a mainland unit of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge in Bandon, is a spectacular place to observe seabirds, harbor seals, and the rugged Oregon coast while enjoying easy beach access. The point overlooks the offshore rocks and sea stacks that provide nesting habitat for Common Murres, Tufted Puffins, Western Gulls, and Brandt's Cormorants, as well as haul-out areas for Harbor Seals and habitat for a variety of rocky intertidal creatures.

A paved, accessible trail of approximately 0.75 miles round trip winds across the headland and features interpretive panels that share stories about the area's wildlife, ecology, and conservation. Dogs are welcome on leash, and visitors are asked to pick up after their pets and pack out waste to help protect wildlife and keep the area enjoyable for everyone.

Don't miss the opportunity to see nesting seabirds off Coquille Point this summer! Volunteer U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wildlife interpreters are on site from May-August to answer questions, help identify birds, and share insights about the refuge's remarkable wildlife.