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Sat, April 25, 2026
[Unsolicited editorial advice: It is amazing, and it is open only on these two days! Go see it!]
The Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of Hinsdale Garden are celebrating spring at the Hinsdale Garden on April 25 and May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“As we celebrate the BLM’s 80th anniversary this year, the garden days are a beautiful reminder of the many splendors on public lands,” said Tom Beaucage, acting Coos Bay district manager. “We invite everyone to appreciate the spring blooms and learn about the rich history of the garden.”
People can stroll through the garden and enjoy the vibrant bloom of hundreds of rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas. Some of the plants are more than 100 years old.
Hinsdale Garden sits along the Umpqua River, three miles east of Reedsport, on Highway 38. Parking is not available at the garden.
Free shuttles will run continuously between the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area and the garden during open hours. People should check in at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area pavilion.
People should come prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, including wooded trails, and bring water and sun protection. A footbridge reconstructed in 2025 connects the east and west sides of the garden, allowing people to view nearly all the plantings.
The BLM, in partnership with the American Rhododendron Society and the Friends of Hinsdale Garden, has worked to restore the garden over time. The BLM acquired the garden from a private owner in 1994.
The woodland garden is a historic resource that is potentially eligible for listing on the Natural Register of Historic Places. For more information, visit the BLM’s website.