Oregon Coast Road Trip
PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Marbach
It’s not too late to get the last squeeze out of summer. We’ve got some great ideas to help you plan one more Oregon summer outing before the trees start changing colors and the kids are back in school.
Spend the night in North America’s largest expanse of coastal sand dunes at Honeyman. Have a picnic overlooking long stretches of golden sand beaches and giant monoliths offshore at Bandon. Or head inland and camp beneath a canopy of Douglas-fir trees at Fort Stevens near the site where Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1805. It’s all at the coast, and it’s all at our elaborate network of Oregon State Parks. And it’s all so easy.
There are dozens of Oregon State Parks up and down the coast, some of which offer overnight camping and recreation (hiking trails, lakes, sand dunes, boat rentals), while others are meant for day-use purposes, and offer spectacular beachfront picnic sites.
If you’re thinking of staying the night, Oregon State Parks online reservation system makes the planning part super easy. Hope to see you at the coast this month! We’ll be there with kites and sand buckets in hand.
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Beverly Beach
View the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, surf, play at Otter Rock or watch colorful kites soar through the sky at Beverly Beach near Newport. Camping is offered along with RV hookups, hiking, picnicking, nature center and much more!
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Bullards Beach State Park
If you're planning a family beach vacation, Bullards Beach is an excellent choice. With 13 yurts, you are free to camp year-round. Spend a day fishing or crabbing the Coquille River, watching migratory birds at the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, or learning the history of Coquille River Lighthouse.
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Sunset Bay State Park
Looking to sit back and relax? Sunset Bay State Park near Coos Bay provides gorgeous scenic views, complete with endless beaches and sea cliffs. Tent, RV, and yurt camping is offered, as well as facilities for fishing, swimming, boating, and of course beachcombing!
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There are many more gorgeous state parks along the Oregon Coast, so be sure to check out our Outdoor Recreation section for additional ideas.