City of Reedsport
451 Winchester Avenue
Reedsport, OR 97467
Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
855 Highway Avenue PO Box 11
Reedsport, OR 97467
Thank you for your interest in the Reedsport and Winchester Bay Area. We hope
you find most of the information you are seeking within these pages. If you need
additional information, please contact the
Chamber Of Commerce - 1-800-247-2155 Or
1-541-271-3495
GETTING TO KNOW US
LOCATION:
Reedsport is an incorporated city located on the Central Oregon Coast,
approximately 2 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The unincorporated
communities of Winchester Bay and Gardiner are located 4 miles to the south and
2 miles to the north. The combined area of the three communities is referred to
as the Lower Umpqua (UM-KWA) Area.
The Lower Umpqua Area is approximately 60 miles from the I-5 corridor, 87 miles
southwest of Eugene, 70 miles northwest of Roseburg (County Seat) and 200 miles
south of Portland.
POPULATION: (as of 2000)
City of Reedsport 4870
Surrounding Area 1500
Douglas County 101,805
CLIMATE:
Elevation: 10 feet
Coldest month: January
Average daily low temperature for January: 37 F
Warmest Month: September
Average daily high temperature for September: 70 F
Precipitation Average annual: 76.01 inches
Driest month : July
Wettest month: December
UTILITIES:
Electricity: Central Lincoln People's Utility District (541) 271-2181
Water/Sewer: City of Reedsport; (541) 271-3603
Telephone: Verizon 1-800-483-4000
Cable Television: Charter Communications 1-866-731-5420
Solid Waste: Horning Brothers Sanitary Service (541) 271-4117
This facility has 22 acute care beds, 2 ICU beds and 29
convalescent care beds. The hospital offers physical therapy, occupational
therapy, respiratory therapy, surgery, lab, radiology & nuclear medicine,
24-hour ambulance and emergency room services.
The hospital also has an Orthopedic Clinic located in the lower level of the
hospital and a Specialty Clinic Annex at 385 Ranch Road at the rear of Reedsport
Medical Clinic which provides services in Ophthalmology, Ear, Nose & Throat, and
Podiatry.
Dunes Family Health Care: (541) 271-2163
620 Ranch Rd., Reedsport 97467
Reedsport Medical Clinic: (541) 271-2119
385 Ranch Rd., Reedsport 97467
Highway Medical Clinic: (541) 271-3946
1313 Highway Ave, Reedsport 97467
Douglas County Health Annex: (541) 271-4835
680 Fir Avenue, Reedsport 97467
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Police:
City of Reedsport (541) 271-2100
Douglas County Sheriff (541) 271-4802
Oregon State Police (541) 271-2263
The city has a 17-member police department and a 24-hour dispatch center. The
department sponsors a DARE program in the elementary and middle schools, has a
Senior Volunteer Patrol to assist officers and a reserve program. The department
has an active community patrol program.
Fire: (541)271-2423
The city has a 40-member volunteer fire department with a part-time paid Fire
Chief and a full-time Fire Marshall.
Ambulance and Paramedic Service: 911 or (541)271-2171
U.S.Coast Guard: (541) 271-2137 Business - (541)756-4141 Emergency
Secondary:
Southwestern Oregon Community College (541)888-7283 1988 Newmark, Coos Bay
97420.
This is a two-year certification college with specialized employment job
training for individuals and businesses
as well as a variety of outreach classes in Reedsport.
University of Oregon (541)346-1000 - located 87 miles northeast in Eugene
Oregon State University (541)737-1000 - located 108 miles northeast in Corvallis
NATURAL RESOURCES:
Lakes, Rivers and Ocean: An outdoor lover's dream. In the Reedsport-Winchester
Bay area there are three beautiful and scenic bodies of water, the Smith River, Scholfield Creek and the Umpqua River. There are over 17 fresh water lakes
within a 20-mile radius. The ocean and rivers offer a variety of seafood, such
as Chinook and Coho salmon, bottom fish, striped and small mouth bass,
steelhead. sturgeon, shad, pink fin perch, Dungeness crab, clams and oysters.
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area: Some of the
highest sand dunes
in the United States are located in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area,
which stretches forty miles from Florence to North Bend, with Reedsport-
Winchester Bay located right in the middle. ODNRA headquarters is located at 855
Highway 101 in Reedsport. (541)271-3611
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area: Located three miles east of
Reedsport on Highway 38, this 1,000-acre preserve provides an opportunity to view
100's of Roosevelt Elk in their natural habitat.
Whale Watching Station and
Umpqua Lighthouse: Located one mile south of
Winchester Bay is the Umpqua River Lighthouse. It is one of the few working
lighthouses on the Oregon Coast and the only one featuring a red lens. Tours inside the lighthouse are available
during the summer months. Across from the lighthouse is an observation deck for
whale watching with interpretive panels and spotting scopes.
Bird Watching: The Lower Umpqua Area is a bird watcher's paradise. In the forests
and marshes watch for the bald eagle, osprey, snowy plover, great blue heron,
and great egret. Along the beach you will find plovers, sanderlings. terns,
gulls, killdeer and sandpipers.
RECREATION:
All of our area's resources and facilities accommodate a wide variety of
recreational activities, including fishing, crabbing, clam digging, beach play,
ATV riding in the dunes, bowling, golfing, hiking, indoor and outdoor swimming,
picnicking, and much, much more.
Golf Course: The Forest Hills Country Club offers one of the finest nine hole
courses on the Oregon Coast. A beautiful pristine setting, a full time golf
professional and reasonable green fees make this a favorite spot for members or
visitors year round. (541) 271 -2626
Parks: The City of Reedsport has four well-developed community parks that offer
softball diamonds, tennis courts, covered and open picnic facilities, a variety
of play equipment and walking and jogging paths.
Camping: The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area has numerous camping
facilities to meet all types of camping needs. Available are private, forest
service, County and State campgrounds.
Salmon Harbor: Located in Winchester Bay, four miles south of Reedsport, is one
of the largest and most modem recreational facilities on the Oregon Coast, with
900 moorage slips, 300 RV camping sites, 27 land leases and two boat launch
stations.
Beaches and
Dunes: Excellent beach access and spectacular ocean views from
Winchester Bay. This area is located in the middle of the 40 mile stretch of
some of the highest dunes in the United States. There are designated area for
riding ATV's in the dunes and for hiking.
Umpqua Discovery Center: Located on the Umpqua River waterfront in Reedsport,
this interpretive center offers a variety of exhibits relating to the history
and culture of our area, as well as one of the finest gift shops on the Oregon
Coast. Open year round. (541)271-4816
GETTING TOGETHER:
Churches: There are 22 established churches in the area.
Clubs and Organizations: There are fraternal and service organizations in the
community, e.g.. Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Eagles Lodge, Elks Lodge, AARP,
American Legion, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, and many more. If you have specific
questions please contact the Family Resource Center at (541) 271-9700
Lower Umpqua Senior Center: Located in Reedsport. the center offers a wide
variety of activities from lunch to art classes, dancing and other social
gatherings as well as providing a comfortable and relaxing place for the
watching TV, playing pool, reading or visiting with friends.
Restaurants: There are more than 20 restaurants in our area offering menus,
environments and price ranges to suit the "tastes" of everyone.
Festivals and Celebrations: Year round activities range from the annual Ocean
Festival, Dune Mushers Mail Run, Dune Fest, Smith River Country Fair, Tsalila,
Salmon Derby, Fireworks over the Bay, Crab Bounty Hunt, Holiday by the Sea and
more. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for a schedule of events. (541) 271-3495
or 1- 800-247-2155
Reedsport Public Library
395 Winchester Ave, Reedsport 97467
(541)271-3500
If you require specific information not listed, please contact the
Reedsport-Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce. We will respond as quickly as
possible.
TRANSPORTATION:
Dial-a-Ride: Transportation in the Reedsport- Winchester Bay area for seniors
and disabled (541)271-1234
Taxi: (541)271-3445
Greyhound Bus Line: 1-800-231-2222
North Bend Municipal Airport: A regional air terminal providing freight and
commercial passenger air service to other Oregon cities, including national and
international connecting flights from Eugene and Portland. (541)756-8531
Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad Co: (541)267-2945
Port of Umpqua: Shallow draft barging and docking facilities on the Umpqua
Riverfront (541)271-2232
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay: Second largest port for shipment of
timber products on the West Coast, located 25 miles South of Reedsport.
(541)267-7678
EMPLOYMENT:
Largest Employers /No.of Employees
Lower Umpqua Hospital 200
Reedsport School District 105
Wicks Broadcast Solutions, LLC 140
Fred Wahl Marine Construction 45
Labor Market: The area's labor market within a 25 mile radius includes parts of
Lane County to the north, Coos County to the south, as well as parts of Western
Douglas County. It stretches to the communities of North Bend, Coos Bay and
Florence and encompasses an approximate population of 40,000.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Newspapers:
The Umpqua Post - Reedsport - (541) 271-7474 - weekly
The Coffee Break - Reedsport (541) 271-3512 - daily
The World - Coos Bay (541) 269-1222 - daily
The Register Guard - Eugene (541) 271-2618 - daily
Television:
KCBY-TV - Coos Bay - (541) 269-1111
Charter Communications - Coos Bay - 1-800-922-2588
Internet Providers:
Charter Communications - 866-731-5420
Harborside - Brookings - (541) 469-8844
Preferred Connections Inc. - Lakeside-(541) 759-2647
HOUSING AVAILABILITY:
Apartments: There are numerous apartments in the area. Several are Government
subsidized for Seniors and low-income families. There is also a HUD retirement
complex near the hospital.
Mobile Home Parks: Reedsport-Winchester Bay area has several family and adult
mobile home parks.
Realtors:
For a detailed listing, please check out our member list of local realtors, who can provide information on homes and mobile
homes for sale, apartments and houses for rent, and property management.
GOVERNMENT:
City of Reedsport: The City of Reedsport is served by a seven member
mayor-council form of government and a City Manager. The city maintains its own
police and fire departments. The unincorporated communities of Winchester Bay
and Gardiner are served by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department and each has
its own volunteer fire department. Services provided by City Hall include
building permits, business licenses, land use information, municipal court, and
water and sewer service.
451 Winchester Avenue. Reedsport, OR, 97467 (541)271-3603 or 1-800-236-3605
Douglas County: The County Seat is served by a three member Board of
Commissioners, and is located in Roseburg, Oregon. 1-800-224-1619
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
Bank of America. 178 N 6th St., Reedsport, OR 97467 1- 800-873-2632
Umpqua Bank 1975 Winchester Ave., Reedsport, OR 97467 (541)271-2176
Oregon Federal Credit Union 624 Winchester Ave., Reedsport, OR 97467
(541)271-2145
Our Office is located in the Oregon Dunes NRA Building at the junction of
Highways 101 & 38
855 Highway Avenue
Reedsport, Oregon
Visitor Center hours are
Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
From
June 1st through September 1st
we are also open Saturdays and Sundays
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
