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Myrtle Point
Stop for 2–3 hours on the Highway 42 run between Coos Bay and I-5, or sleep one night if you want the Coos County Fair or a slow river morning.
Myrtle Point is a small Coos County town at the south end of the Coquille River valley, about 25 mi (40 km) inland from Bandon. It is a preserved logging-era main street, a myrtle grove or two, and a county fair — not a destination you build a trip around. Come as a half-day on the way to or from the coast, or as a cheap one-night base if you are working the Coos County loop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey, some services closed)
- Airports
- OTH · EUG · PDX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Myrtle Point911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Coos County non-emergency sheriff541-396-2106
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Myrtle Point, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA quiet small town; the real risks are wet winter roads, deer at dusk on OR-42, and river currents if you swim or float.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 541-396-2106 Coos County non-emergency sheriff · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOTH Southwest Oregon Regional, North Bend (About 1 h by car via OR-42 and US-101; small airport, limited flights).
- Getting aroundA car is the only practical way in and out; OR-42 runs through the middle of town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry$4–8
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
- BeerDraught beer in a bar$5–8
- Budget bedRV or tent site, a night, per roomUS$30
- Mid-range bedSmall-town motel double, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedSmall-town motel double, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OTH Southwest Oregon Regional, North Bend (About 1 h by car via OR-42 and US-101; small airport, limited flights) · EUG Eugene Airport (About 2 h 30 min by car via I-5 and OR-42; the practical gateway for most trips) · PDX Portland International (About 4 h by car; fly here only if you are already doing the Oregon coast north to south)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (19 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Myrtle Point: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the only practical way in and out; OR-42 runs through the middle of town. Once parked downtown, you can walk the main street, the parks and the tree tour in under an hour. No local bus service worth planning around — check before you rely on it.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bandon
goDoor to door: About 40 min
OR-42S west, about 25 mi
Beach, cranberry country and a real dinner choice; the obvious pairing with a Myrtle Point night.
Coos Bay and North Bend
goDoor to door: About 45 min
OR-42 west to US-101, about 30 mi
Bigger town for supplies, museums and the bay; do it as a half-day.
Port Orford
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
OR-42S to US-101 south
Headland views and a small harbour; combine with Bandon on one coast day.
Gold Beach
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
OR-42S to US-101 south
Doable as a long day, but better as an overnight if you want the jet boats and the Rogue.
Door to door: About 2 h 30 min
OR-42S to US-101 south
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there or skip it.
North Bend, Oregon
goDoor to door: About 50 min
OR-42 west to US-101 north
Airport, chain shops and the closest thing to a city in Coos County.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / 8th Street
The motel and most of the eating is on or near 8th St; walkable, quiet after dark.
Highway 42 corridor
Edge-of-town motels and RV parks with easy parking; you need a car for everything.
Coquille or Bandon (nearby bases)
More beds and restaurants 20–40 min away; use these if Myrtle Point is full.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Small-town motel double1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Fuel, 100 mi of valley and coast driving1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Coos County Fair and Rodeo entry2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$253 per person per day, bed included | US$505 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at the till in Oregon only on some goods, and there is no state sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry | $4–8 |
| Diner breakfast | $10–16 |
| Burger or diner plate | $12–20 |
| Mexican plate | $12–18 |
| Draught beer in a bar | $5–8 |
| Motel double room, one nightHigher in fair week and summer weekends. | $80–180 |
| Gallon of gascheck | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cell coverage is patchy in the valley and along the river; download offline maps before you leave the coast.
- Many kitchens close by 20:00 and some close early or on odd days — call ahead or have a backup in Coquille or Bandon.Many kitchens close by 8:00 PM and some close early or on odd days — call ahead or have a backup in Coquille or Bandon.
- Winter brings heavy rain and occasional flooding on low river roads; check Oregon road conditions before driving OR-42 in a storm.
- Fuel up in Coquille, Bandon or Coos Bay; stations in town are few and hours are limited.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Coos County non-emergency sheriff
- 541-396-2106
- Poison Control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Coos County sheriff, non-emergency541-396-2106
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in town; nearest are in Portland. Check your country's US embassy or consulate list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Drive, Eugene airport → Myrtle Point: about 2 h 30 min, about 120 mi (check)
- Drive, Bandon → Myrtle Point: about 40 min, about 25 mi (check)
- Drive, Coos Bay → Myrtle Point: about 45 min, about 30 mi (check)
Say or show
- Where's the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
- Are you still serving? — Is the kitchen still open?
- Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
- Table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Where can I park? — Where can I park?
- Thanks, appreciate it — Thank you
Small-town services: some places are cash-only and hours change with the season.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Myrtle Point. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey, some services closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for OTH and EUG: last sensible arrival, drive time, and a motel fallback in Coquille or Bandon.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: 8th Street downtown, the city parks and skate park, and the myrtle grove sites on the river.
- Place pages with verified hours for the logging museum, the tree tour and the Coos County Fair, plus eat pages with last orders.
- Weather and flood fixtures for OR-42 so winter arrivals can be flagged before they drive.
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