Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor, State scenic corridor in Douglas County, United States.

Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor is a protected area spanning about 11 acres on an island in the Umpqua River, roughly 10 miles from its mouth. The site features dense shoreline vegetation and a hiking trail that loops partway around the island.

William C. and Jennie D. Chamberlain gave the land to Oregon state ownership in 1934, protecting the natural area for the future. This conservation effort preserved a place with deep roots in multiple chapters of regional history.

The island was once a settlement for Native American people before European arrivals named it after an early resident. Visitors can feel the connection to the river that has always shaped life here.

This day-use area is free to enter and accessible during daylight hours, making it an easy option for visitors. The facilities are basic, so plan accordingly if you want water or other amenities.

Hundreds of Double Crested Cormorants have made nesting colonies in the trees since 1988, building stick platforms in the branches. This unexpected gathering makes the island an unusual spot to watch these large water birds up close.

• Location: Reedsport
• Address: Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor, 135 Shipyard Way, Reedsport, OR 97467, USA
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=80
• GPS coordinates: 43.71603,-124.09827
• Latest update: September 12, 2026 01:58