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Sunset Bay State Park, Charleston, OR

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Sports & Outdoors

Sunset Bay State Park

Coastal state park near Coos Bay with a protected sandy beach, bay-side day use, a year-round campground, and trails along the cliffs.

Charleston, OR

About Sunset Bay State Park

Sunset Bay State Park sits on the southern Oregon coast, where a sheltered sandy beach is backed by tall sea cliffs. Visitors can comb the beach, fish, swim, and boat from the day-use area along the bay. The park's campground includes tent and RV sites plus yurts, and a short walk leads from camp to the sand. Hiking trails link Sunset Bay with the neighboring Shore Acres and Cape Arago state parks, passing coastal forest, wildflowers, and cliff-top ocean views, including views of Gregory Point and the Cape Arago lighthouse. Interpretive staff offer guided tidepool and nature walks, and tidepooling is a popular activity on the shoreline. A public golf course is next to the park, and the nearby fishing village of Charleston offers crabbing, clamming, and fishing.

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