Lakeside, OR

united states

Lakeside sits where Oregon's Tenmile Lakes meet the Pacific, creating unique freshwater and saltwater recreation in one spot. Reach it via US Highway 101 from Florence (45 miles north) or Coos Bay (12 miles south), or take scenic Highway 38 west from I-5 through the Coast Range. The town of 1,900 offers year-round outdoor activities with mild coastal weather. Lakeside's claim to fame is the massive Tenmile Lakes system, covering over 1,600 acres as one of Oregon's largest coastal freshwater lakes.