Oregon · South Coast
Umpqua River Lighthouse
Oregon’s first Umpqua lighthouse station began in 1857 and was lost to erosion. The present tower opened in 1894. Its red-and-white lens gives this station a distinctive place in the coast’s optical history.
The display lifeboat and former Coast Guard station beside Umpqua River Lighthouse.
The Umpqua River lighthouse lantern and Fresnel lens, viewed from outside.
Plan your visit
Visit the museum at 1020 Lighthouse Road. Tower entry is through docent-led tours; confirm the current tour schedule with the museum.
Visitor access: Public visits during posted hours · Reviewed 2026-09-07. Confirm current hours, tours, and closures with the official operator before travel.
Dossier sources checked September 7, 2026; confirm changing access details with the operator. Published opening schedules conflict.
- Access
- Visit the museum at 1020 Lighthouse Road. Tower entry is through docent-led tours; confirm the current tour schedule with the museum.
The story of this light
Oregon’s first Umpqua lighthouse station began in 1857 and was lost to erosion. The present tower opened in 1894. Its red-and-white lens gives this station a distinctive place in the coast’s optical history.
Audio story
The written story is available above. Recorded narration for this Oregon light is not available yet.
Your lighthouse passport
Record a personal visit on this device. Oregon stamps are self-recorded; location verification is not available.