Bandon State Natural Area, State natural area in Bandon, Oregon, US.
Bandon State Natural Area is an 879-acre (356 ha) Oregon state park west of U.S. Route 101 off Beach Loop Drive, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bandon. Three separate entrances lead to separate parking areas; the two southern ones give beach access only, while Devil's Kitchen has picnic tables, benches, paths to the beach and restrooms. The Oregon Coast Trail passes through the park, whose average elevation is about 26 feet (8 m).
Protection for this area began in 1954 through land acquisitions and a donation from Coos County. This action marked the start of its preservation as a natural space for the future.
The park takes its name from Bandon, the town about 5 miles (8 km) north, which in turn honours Bandon in County Cork, Ireland. The Coos County setting is reflected in the park's forest and shore, where the Oregon Coast Trail runs through the grounds.
The area stays open year-round with parking available at several locations along Beach Loop Road. Camping is not permitted here to protect the natural environment and wildlife.
The park covers 879 acres west of U.S. Route 101, and three separate entrances lead to separate parking areas. The southern two give beach access only, while the third, called Devil's Kitchen, has picnic tables, benches, paths to the beach and restrooms.
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