• Bastendorff Beach is a wide sandy beach at Coos Bay South Jetty
The 90-acre Bastendorff Beach County Park is located 10 miles west of Coos Bay, two miles west of the small town of Charleston, and close to Sunset Bay State Park. The wide crescent-shaped sandy beach is over one mile long and extends from Yoakam Head on the southwest to a northeasterly direction towards the South Jetty at the bay entrance.
The park offers a panoramic view of the ocean, about two miles of beachcombing, cave exploring at the northern end of the beach, deep-sea fishing, picnicking, and whale watching during their migration periods (December - February and March - May). When the tide is low, you can get around to the south end of the beach and explore the cave.
The day-use area has picnic sites, a playground for children, lawns for softball and volleyball, horseshoe and basketball courts, a fire pit, and a fish-cleaning stand. Visitors can reserve sheltered picnic sites with charcoal grills, electric outlets, electric stovetops, and kitchen sinks with cold running water.
Things to Do at Bastendorff Beach County Park
Surfing
Bastendorff Beach, sheltered by Yoakam Head from south winds, offers reliable surfing conditions. Waves break both left and right. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Medium tide and the west swell direction produce better and more powerful waves. Be aware of strong rips and sharks.
Fishing
The beach is popular among anglers, offering excellent coastal fishing. This is a great spot to fish the surf for redtail surfperch and from the jetty for bottomfish and perch. Also, this is a great location to dig for razor clams.
Hiking
The eight-mile hiking trail along Cape Arago Highway is a part of the Oregon Coastal Trail. The route connects Sunset Bay State Park to Shore Acres and Cape Arago State Parks. Along the trail, you will enjoy the pristine coastal forest, cliffs, stunning ocean panoramas, Cape Arago Lighthouse, Gregory Point, Shore Acres State Park, and sea lions at Simpson Reef and Shell Island. The 2.5-mile trail leads to Bastendorff Beach County Park.
Pets are allowed on the trail but should be kept on a leash no longer than six feet; pet waste must be removed. Pets are not allowed to enter Shore Acres State Park; however, they can stay on the trail.
Cautions: Beware of changing tides, rip currents, driftwoods, sneaker waves and never turn your back to the ocean.
Bastendorff Beach Camping, Lodging & Vacation Rentals
The free campground is open year-round and includes 74 hook-up sites for RVs or single vehicles, 25 non-hook-up sites for tent campers, and two camping cabins. Each site has a picnic table and a fireplace with a grate.
The closest lodging and vacation rentals are available in Charleston, North Bend, and Coos Bay.
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long-term stays at Charleston and North Bend
Bastendorff Beach | Facts
Open: Year-round, day-use from dawn to dusk
Managed by: Coos County
Amenities: Paved parking, picnic tables, fire pit, and playgrounds
Activities: Camping, hiking, and fishing
Day-use fees: None
Bastendorff Beach is located:
- 12 miles southwest of Coos Bay
- 90 miles west of Roseburg
- 127 miles southwest of Eugene.
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Bastendorff Beach
From Highway-101 in North Bend,
- Turn west onto Virginia Avenue and follow 0.6 miles to Broadway Avenue
- Turn left onto Broadway Avenue and go 0.9 miles to Newmark Avenue
- Bear right onto Newmark Avenue and drive 1.8 miles to Cape Arago Highway
- Turn left onto Cape Arago Highway and continue for 6.5 miles to Bastendorff Beach Road
- Turn right and drive for 0.4 miles to Bastendorff Beach County Park.
Phone: 541-888-5353, 541-996-7755 (for reservation)