Oregon Dunes KOA

Those interested in history can visit the Coos History Museum and Maritime Collection. Here, you can learn about the fishing and maritime history of the area, the Native American tribes from the region, and even sit in on some lectures. The museum also boasts a collection of about 250,000 historical photographs, which they continually rotate. To learn something new, head next door from the Coos History Museum and spend time at the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum. Here, you can learn all about the local newspaper that ran from 1891 to 1944. The museum showcases historical clippings, printing equipment, and even more local history. Hours may be seasonal here; it's best to check the status prior to heading over to the museum. Another great destination is the Coos Art Museum. Here, you can view the art created by many Western American artists as well as historical works of art showcasing the Pacific Northwest region. The Coos Art Museum also hosts a variety of art classes and other events, so check them out to see if your schedules align. Crab, salmon, and huckleberries are often associated with the Pacific Northwest, though lesser-known hazelnuts are a commonly harvested food here too. Oregon grows a large portion of the U.S.' hazelnut crop. When you’re RV camping at Oregon Dunes KOA, be sure to treat yourself to some locally grown hazelnut dishes; hazelnut cake and hazelnut ice cream are a couple of the most popular choices. And when the time comes to restock and refuel your RV rental, you'll find the most options if you head south toward North Bend and Coos Bay.