State Natural Area · Oregon, United States
Bandon State Natural Area
Bandon State Natural Area is a state natural area in Oregon, United States, established in 1954.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Natural Area |
|---|---|
| Location | South Coast, Oregon, United States |
| Established | 1954 |
| Coordinates | 43.0565° N, 124.4348° W |
| Managed by | Oregon state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bandon State Natural Area
Bandon State Natural Area is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The 879-acre (356 ha) park lies west of U.S. Route 101, off Beach Loop Drive, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bandon. The Oregon Coast Trail passes through the park. The park is open year-round; annual day-use visitation is about 27,000. Amenities include beach access, hiking trails, birdwatching spots, fishing access, restrooms, parking, and picnic tables. The average elevation is about 26 feet (8 m) above sea level. Three separate entrances lead to separate parking areas within the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Open year-round
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Bandon, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles south of Bandon |
Famous trails
- Oregon Coast Trail
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) · North Bend, United States · 26.7 miles away
- Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) · Crescent City, United States · 88.9 miles away
- Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) · Medford, United States · 92.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bandon State Natural Area?
Bandon State Natural Area is in Oregon, United States (43.0565° N, 124.4348° W).
When was Bandon State Natural Area established?
Bandon State Natural Area was established in 1954, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
When is the best time to visit Bandon State Natural Area?
Open year-round.
How do I get to Bandon State Natural Area?
The nearest town is Bandon, Oregon. about 5 miles south of Bandon.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Oregon_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Oregon state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandon_State_Natural_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).