Sunset Bay State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Oregon

Location:Off US 101, 12 miles southwest of Coos Bay.
Facilities:29 full hookup campsites, 34 electrical hookup campsites, 66 tent campsites, 8 yurts, hiker/biker camp, 2 group camps, showers, restrooms (é), picnic area, group picnic shelter, hiking trails, beach access, nature programs.
Activities:Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, beachcombing, wildlife viewing.
Special Features:One of the most scenic parks on the Oregon coast, Sunset Bay features sandy beaches protected by towering sea cliffs. A network of hiking trails gives visitors a chance to experience a pristine coastal forest, seasonal wildflowers, and ocean vistas from atop the rugged cliffs and headlands.
Address:c/o Sunset Bay Management Unit
89814 Cape Arago Hwy
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone:541-888-4902
Web: www.oregonstateparks.org/park_100.php
Size: 395 acres.

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During the Depression years, Simpson donated parts of his property to the state to create Cape Arago State Park and Sunset Bay State Park.

Coast lights fantastic

Sunset Bay State Park, Cape Arago (near Coos Bay), is one of the few places you can swim without a wetsuit.

The anatomy of the coast from astoria to brookings, oregon's shore encompasses ray whales, giant rocks, and some really good beer. Find your perfect spot right here

to noon), Sunset Bay State Park near Coos Bay (3.5 miles, noon to 2 p.m.) and William M.

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Sunset Bay State Park (Coos Bay) - A network of hiking trails connects Sunset Bay with nearby Shore Acres and Cape Arago state parks, with spectacular ocean vistas from atop the rugged cliffs and headlands and views of Gregory Point and the Cape Arago lighthouse.

With safety in mind, head for spectacular spray at the coast

Some of the best are in state parks and recreation areas, including Haystack Rocks, Hug Point, Seal Rock, Yachats State Recreation Area (or just about anywhere with 10 miles of Yachats), Strawberry Hill State Wayside, Neptune State Park, Sunset Bay State Park, Cape Arago State Park and Cape Blanco State Park.

Low tides are the high point of opportunity for coastal exploration, and Oregon this week will experience some of the lowest tides in years

Todd Charles Leeper, 40, of Sutherlin was found in his tent by his mother at Sunset Bay State Park. He had last been seen at 9 p.m.

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Davidson's picture of her husband and grandson on the beach at Sunset Bay State Park beat out more than 1,700 other entries for the grand prize.

Scenic photo snaps up prize

We found yurts available due to last-minute cancellations at Harris Beach State Park near Brookings, at Sunset Bay State Park near Charleston and at Cape Lookout just north of Tillamook.

Camping out in the rain - with a roof

But even those relatively spartan accommodations "are like a luxury campout to my guys," said Dave Quanbeck, scoutmaster of Troop 118 in Winston, shortly after the troop checked into three yurts at Sunset Bay State Park near Charleston.

Camping lite

Jared Bassett of Marshfield was second in a time of 16:04 over 4,700 meters as the Pirates took seven of the top 10 places in a Midwestern League meet at Sunset Bay State Park.

Colts sweep top four places in dual victories

State health officials on Thursday lifted a health advisory on contact with marine water at Sunset Bay State Park in Coos County.

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The advisory was issued after a water quality analysis found unhealthy levels of bacteria at Beverly Beach State Park in Lincoln County and Sunset Bay State Park in Coos County.

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