My wife and I stopped by during the Eugene Marathon weekend. Being over 30, we understand that…read morebirds are cool. There were 31 birds with their own exhibits. Admission was $16/person, but well worth it for the experience. There are informative displays about each species and also each individual bird.

During our August anniversary trip, my husband and I took some time to visit the Cascades Raptor…read moreCenter in Eugene. As someone who has volunteered at the California Raptor Center in Davis, CA for 3 years (and counting) and is also a primary handler/trainer of two education ambassadors (a Swainson's Hawk and a Peregrine Falcon), as well as an aspiring falconer, I am pretty well-versed in raptors. Therefore, Cascades Raptor Center was a no-brainer stop on our trip. It was a pretty warm day, as OR had just experienced a heat wave. The raptor center overall was very well-kept, with over 30 education ambassadors on display. All the enclosures were very clean and organized. There were various trainers in several enclosures working with their respective birds when we went, and one volunteer even had a peregrine falcon out on glove for the public to enjoy up close and to ask questions about. We actually made it just in time for the last flight show of the season, and boy was it a blast!! Hans the Eurasian-Eagle-Owl was the star of the show, but I thoroughly enjoyed the entire program. As you can see in the photos below, I snapped some lovely shots of the birds with my DSLR. Here I am sharing some of my favorites. The admission fee was worth it, especially as the raptor center mainly functions from donations. We also shopped at the little gift shop after for some mementos to take home. I would love to revisit on our next trip to OR!

Just camped here for three days last week. After having a TTrails original camping membership we…read morehad forgotten what reliable hot showers with working amenities were. Every morning I went to take a shower, there were two lovely Forest Service dressed ladies cleaning the restrooms and showers. They were smiling and pleasant. Yes. Some campers will mess up the restrooms which cannot be helped, but this campground was on it. Our restroom had 8 individual private showers, one was wheelchair accommodating. This park was paved and had well marked trails leading to Dunes, or across a sky bridge to the lake. The Dunes also had a small lake which you could rent Kayaks, paddle boats, and fishing poles. The park had many places for family reunions, or weddings. They also had a boat launch for both lakes, and a dump station. Oh yes! They also had garbage, recycling, and propane can recycling too. There were well marked signs of campsites, and warnings. This place was great!

We had a couple of tents and were lucky to get a good spot. Out spot was very nicely cleaned, no…read moretrash and not issues with the table or fire out. We saw rangers or volunteers drive by often, and we really liked that. The restrooms were maintained well, except one of the men's shower stalls had a drain that wasn't working. The park had some nice trails and was close to the dunes and the lakes. The only problem with being close to the dunes was the noise early in the morning. But everyone likes to have fun a different way. The boat rentals at the lake were fairly reasonable, I did get a bag of ice, and that was way over priced. I didn't look to see how much wood was though. Overall, I'm definitely coming back and camping here! All of the attendants and rangers were friendly and helpful.

It states on its website it has TV. When you call to reserve, they don't tell you they have…read moredisconnected it. Their WiFi is terrible, drops often, and not fast enough to stream to substitute for no TV. At $72 per night, it isn't worth it. I will note, we've been coming there since 2014. We've always liked the owners. But, unfortunately, we won't go back.

Very nice campground with the added bonus of a lake across the street! I threw a lure for a little…read morewhile, nothing, but it was fun. Campsites are large in size, and have bushes on both side for privacy! Very cool people there. Was a Bronco festival happening, that was cool. Has direct access to the dunes, bring your ATV's! Also right up the street is an ATV rental place! See my review for Torex ATV rentals

My review is not for the marina and RV park exactly, rather the darling (pun very much intended)…read morehole in the wall bar and restaurant Darlings Smokehouse. Service was incredible, portion sizes were fantastic and the view made it truly a brilliant meal. Outside seating for those visiting with dogs or just wanna enjoy the weather! Some of the best bbq that I haven't made myself in quite some time!

We had lunch, I had the brisket with cornbread, and coleslaw, it was great. Also wanted to try…read moretheir homemade potato salad, all I could taste was mustard. They should back off on the mustard then it would be good. My husband had the tri tip, cornbread and French fries. He said it was very good. The Reastaurant was very noisy. Our meals came on metal trays with cheap brown paper, by the time you cut a bite of meat the paper is falling apart, so you are getting pieces of paper in your food. All in all the food was really tasty.

Awesome experience!!!! Rented the kayaks for the day and got to be immersed in a beautiful…read morelandscape where dunes meet the forest. The water was extremely calm and we saw many creatures in their natural habitat. We didn't make it all the way to the beach, but if we were there earlier we would want to try that. Next time! Definitely recommend this experience if you're in the area.

The only words to describe the Yurt rental is "magical". Okay, I could probably come up with more…read morelike "amazing" or "private oasis" but you get the point. I am on a 5 week road trip/camping trip with my kids and we have been camping all over the PNW and CA. This has been my favorite stop of the trip and had I known it was going to be this magical, I would've booked a week instead of 3 days. The check in process was amazing. They give you the code and you go to your Yurt which is away from everyone else at the campground. You have your own little dock, backyard, outdoor cooking area, sunroom with a shower, and the Yurt itself is like a home/suite-like hotel room but in a Yurt. After a long day of driving, being able to just go to your room and walk right in, especially with young kids in the car, is such an added bonus. I've literally felt like I've had the place to myself these last few days and it's heavenly. Being away from it all means my kids aren't bothering anyone when they're out playing at 6:00 in the morning, and we've been sleeping like logs by 9:00 because it's so quiet --aside from the relaxing sound of water and birds. I'm pretty sure this is my new favorite place. It's so much better than the website depicts and I am absolutely staying here again. I imagine this place books up rather quickly. I got lucky and booked it 7 months ago with no problems. You can kayak (included) to Siltcoos lake OR the ocean. The added gate to keep kids in and away from the dock is such a thoughtful touch and kept my anxiety at bay knowing my twins wouldn't wander off.

Fun starts in the sand!…read more What an effing fun place to go dune buggy riding! They don't take reservations, but I highly recommend that you get there as early as possible. Park, head inside to buy your tickets, then write your name on the board outside near the waiting area. The guys will pull up in the buggy's, you'll climb on in, and away you go! 45/60 mins of twists, turns, and flying through the sand dunes along the beach. It doesn't get any better than this! Taking pictures is close to impossible, and you'll want to live in the moment. Wear clothes and shoes that you're comfy in. On rainy days, make sure you wear something that you don't mind getting slightly dirty. Did I mention how fun this is?? If YKYK. If you don't, this should be a must try. Just do it!

Had an amazing time with the 30 min ride on their 7-person buggy. Totally worth the $40…read more Our driver, Mike, was veeery experienced. For first timers, I think it's a good idea to ride with them before renting a mobile and doing it yourself. Super exciting ride with fast turns. Not something I'd have been able to do myself. Thank you for a memorable experience!

Stayed here on August 2024 and loved it, great quiet campsite with friendly host!! Planing another…read moretrip for this spring So many Bass in the water here!!

From the owner: We pride ourselves on making you feel at home and comfortable while you relax and enjoy the…read morebeautiful setting.

Rainy and cold week of camping can't influence the review! So I can imagine warmer weather at this…read morelocation is fab. The campsites are level and gravel is well kept. Water and electricity at each site is functional. However the sites are close together and those along the river are all in parking lot style except for view of river. Bonus? Campground sits next to old town so walking around for shopping or meals is flat and easy access. Heceta lighthouse and beach and Seal cove are all nearby and worth a visit.

THIS PLACE IS GREAT! ACCOMMODATED US LAST MINUTE! We had a ton of trouble finding a campsite while…read morewe were in Florence. Apparently, it is illegal to boondock most places in town. We were parked in the Fred Meyer parking lot when an employee came out and told us that the police would come tell us to move soon. After calling various inns and RV parks around town, we eventually just decided to try this place since we felt like we were out of options. The Camp Host Gavin met its outside around midnight and was not only very helpful but also extremely kind. He got us set up in a spot and we quickly went to sleep. The next morning, we met some of the staff and fellow campers who were equally as friendly. We even had a few people offer to help us dump our RV for the first time. It was generally a great environment and I wish we had spent more time there. There are a few RV spots right on the water that are probably the most sought after but this place is located right in town on the river. I highly recommend staying her

Terrible management here basketball hoop broke, volleyball court broke inoperable, hot tubs broke…read moreeven though we called three days before we headed out and were lied to, pickleball court broke inoperable, no shuffleboard as advertised they sent us to multiple sites that were too small so we hung out in the road or already had people staying in them. The staff is nice but this place is a mess they need to be re structured asap.

This is the second time we've camped here and still love the park as much as we did two years ago…read more First of all it is a campground with most sites among the trees with water and electric only. We love the forested setting, for those who prefer sunny sites there some with more sun exposure. We have a 36' MH and tow a car and easily fit into our back in site. When checking in the very friendly staff member told us about all the improvements going on, such as the refurbished sports court, the pool is up and running, the lodge near pool is refurbished (looks updated). They also updated bathrooms in a couple of sections and are in the process of updating other sections now. There is a medium sized dog park with plenty of bags and lots of room around the park to walk your pups. One of the other reasons we love this park it is close to so many great activities and Florence. We adore this little coastal town especially old town. There are tourist but it's not over run, you can set outside at one the local restaurants an people watch, have view of the bridge and water way. The town offers a fabulous selection of restaurants along is quaint street with floral baskets lining it. Some of our favorites include Nosh, Maris and Restrobar. Some of the fun adventures you can do include a dune buggy ride (company right by park), visit the miles of dunes, Sea Lion Caves, head South to Coos Bay or other beach towns. The State Park near by offers a fresh water lake you can swim in or other water sports. Watch people try sand boarding or try it yourself. Florence park will always be one our locations to stop while in the area, my only regret this time is we didn't schedule a longer stay.

DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE…read more I will not be returning back! prices are absolutely outrageous, water quality is disgusting, poor management, not to mention my kid was sent home with lice! All the kids suffered from very poor hygiene, due to the horrendous condition of the showers and bathrooms. The staff has no idea what it's doing, merit badges are hardly accessible. Everything including the cabins , waterfront, mess hall and showers are in horrific condition. And don't even get me started on the clearly not edible food! Yes the taste was disgusting, but on multiple accounts there was reports of hair in the food, no wonder everyone was getting sick! Save yourself the time, money and HOSPITAL TRIPS, by avoiding this camp at all costs!

Camp Baker is one of, if not the, best BSA Camps in the Pacific Northwest. I have staffed at these…read moregrounds for the entirety of my life, I do not recollect a time when I was not at camp. The staff knows what it means to be the living, breathing example of the BSA. The camp provides a wide array of merit badges from Climbing to Rifle Shooting to Space Exploration. The waterfront is always a splash to visit in the afternoon and learn how to boat in the lake. Camp-wide games are offered on Fridays to compete with other patrols around camp. The Dining Hall at mealtime always has food for every person. Allergy, intolerance, and religion are no match for the camp cook crew to make amazing meals for all ages to enjoy. In between meals and merit badges, the Trading Post has snacks for purchase and pretty good options. Summer camp has been proven that first-year scouts who attend, are 50% more likely to stay in scouts later on. Camp Baker is the best camp for first-year scouts or older scouts returning to Camp Baker again.