Reedsport

Recreational Areas

Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area. A herd of wild Roosevelt elk, Oregon's largest land mammal, roams within sight. Abundant forage and a mild winter climate enable the elk to remain at Dean Creek year-round. The best viewing times are early morning and just before dusk. 48819 Hwy. 38, 3 miles east of Reedsport, Reedsport, OR, 97467. 541/756-0100. www.blm.gov (search: Dean Creek). Free. Daily dawn-dusk.

William M. Tugman State Park. On Eel Lake near the town of Lakeside, a dense forest of spruce, cedar, fir, and alder surrounds the little-known park. Recreational activities include fishing, swimming, canoeing, and sailing. U.S. 101, 8 miles south of Reedsport, Reedsport, OR, 97467. 541/888-4902 info; 800/551-6949 info; 541/759-3604 camping reservations. www.oregonstateparks.org. $5 per vehicle day-use fee.