• Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site is famous for its stand of old Oregon Myrtlewood
• The area is a great place for summer water activities
Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site is a peaceful and scenic spot along the Coquille River, located just 12 miles from the small city of Myrtle Point. This lesser-known 7-acre park provides a quiet retreat and an opportunity to enjoy solitude in a natural setting.
Established in 1950, the park was created when Save the Myrtlewoods Inc. donated the land to the state. It preserves a beautiful stand of old-growth Oregon myrtlewood, giving the site both ecological and botanical significance. During the rainy season, high river levels can occasionally cause flooding in the area.
A shaded grove of myrtle trees near the parking area offers a serene spot for picnicking, complete with picnic tables beneath the canopy. A short walk down a gentle slope leads to the Coquille River beach.
At this bend in the river, shallow waters on one side and deeper areas on the opposite bank create a family-friendly swimming hole with a gentle current. Summer brings opportunities for swimming, wading, kayaking, tubing, and even swinging from a rope tied to a riverside tree.
Facilities include vault toilets, but drinking water is not available. Please help protect this quiet natural area by packing out all trash and leaving no trace.
Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site | Facts
Open: Year-round for day-use
Managed by: Oregon State Parks
Amenities: Vault toilet, picnic sites
Activities: Swimming, fishing, and picnicking
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any vehicle
Fees: None
Popularity: Low
Coquille Myrtle Grove State Park is located:
- 33 miles southeast of Bandon
- 140 miles southwest of Eugene.
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Directions to Coquille Myrtle Grove State Park
From Highway 101 in Coos Bay,
- Take OR 42/OR 542/Powers Highways and travel 38 miles south to the destination on the right between mileposts 10 and 11.