Mile 143
South Umpqua Lighthouse SP
Douglas County
Latitude: 43.623159772932
Longitude: -124.215394353690
Longitude: -124.215394353690
Vehicles:
- Motor vehicle travel is prohibited from the south bank at the Umpqua River (43° 40.0818', Mile 146) southerly to the Douglas County-Coos County line (43° 36.7314', Mile 142).
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Mile 143 Reports (8)
2020
October 23, 2020 - kmwifish
The beach was mostly deserted and there were few birds. We saw one seal peeking over the whitecaps at us.read more
January 26, 2020 - kmwifish
The biggest thing I found was the water heater tank. There were only 3 seagulls and a small flock of sandpipers Quite windy, lovely to have the beach to myself (I walk farther than my mile).read more
2019
October 28, 2019 - kmwifish
We saw 5 other humans (2 when we started walking south and 3 when we returned) and one dog, besides we two and our dog. They were all walking on the beach, but none went very far (it was a chilly, windy, sunny day). Most humans who come to Umpqua Dunes stay on the...read more
2013
October 21, 2013 - AnnMissy
The beach was deserted except for us. It was somewhat foggy and windy so not the best day for a stroll on the beach. Did see 3 birds that were dead and washed up on shore...picture below. Picked up few items but beach was mostly clean.read more
January 20, 2013 - AnnMissy
Beach looked good other than some bluffing from the higher water. Not too much garbage to collect. Had an enjoyable walk with our daughter, son-in-law, grandsons and two dogs. One grandson found about a dozen, intact sand dollars.read more
2012
October 14, 2012 - AnnMissy
The mile was very quiet with no notable changes. The day was cloudy and windy so not a very nice day to be on the beach. There was lots and lots of kelp in several locations along the mile. We, and our dog, were the only people on the beach.read more
March 26, 2012 - AnnMissy
Mile 143 is pretty non-exciting. Just basic sand movement and usual shells, drift wood, bird etc. We saw no dead wildlife or physical changes. Were several plastic bottle that we picked up along with some other "man-made" items. There were 5 in our group (daughter & grandsons) and two dogs...read more
2007
September 8, 2007 - twright
Less than the normal invertebrates. One wood box on beach 2' x 2' x 4'read more