Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor in Oregon, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-30. Check linked official notices before travel.

Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor is an Oregon day-use stop beside the Umpqua River, with a trail and nesting cormorants.

River views and a nesting colony

The trail follows roughly half the former island. Bring binoculars to observe the colony from the path.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Prepare for a self-sufficient walk

Bring drinking water and arrange a restroom stop before arrival. Check entrance notices before setting out.

Keep pets and wildlife apart

Use a leash no longer than six feet and clean up after your dog. Do not approach or feed wildlife. The state park rules explain the applicable restraint exceptions.

Plan a day visit

This is a day-use area, so a camping reservation does not apply. Ask park staff about any arrangements needed for an organized activity.

Find the Umpqua River site

Use Directions on the official park page to find the river trail.

Other stops in the Reedsport coastal area

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park near Winchester Bay has day-use areas at Lake Marie, with no direct dune access. William M. Tugman State Park is farther along the coast near Lakeside and Eel Lake; its day-use parking requires a permit. Check each entrance before combining stops.

Walk and observe

Allow time for photographs and bird observation rather than rushing through.

Carry the essentials

The site has no toilets or potable water.

About the corridor

A memorial gift and a changed shoreline

William L. and Jenny Chamberlain donated the wayside in 1934 in memory of their children. Later filling for sawmill and dock facilities changed its island setting.

Cormorants along the river

The cormorant colony dates to 1988. Pairs build stick nests in trees.

Contact

Park information: 541-271-4118. Oregon State Parks assistance: 800-551-6949.