Map: Oregon Central Coast - PNWRMS - 2012

The public lands managed by the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offer unlimited opportunities to recreate, rejuvenate, and reconnect. Whether you are interested in hiking through an ancient forest, bird watching, investigating intertidal life, taking-in spectacular views, or picnicking by a river – these lands have it all.  The BLM-Administered lands located in Oregon’s coastal region cover several ecosystems, ranging from marshlands and estuaries to dense Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar forests – including hundreds of miles of spectacular rivers and streams. The broad variation found in these lands offers a perfect balance between the urban parks in the cities and higher elevation recreation opportunities in the adjacent Siuslaw National Forest. The climate is predominantly mild, with temperature and precipitation varying depending on elevation and distance from the coastline. The area typically experiences cool, dry summers followed by mild and wet winters. Annual p