Bandon State Natural Area, State natural area in Bandon, Oregon, US.
The natural area extends along Beach Loop Road with several beach access points, offering opportunities to observe sea stacks and coastal formations along the Pacific Ocean.
The protected space was established in 1954 through land acquisitions and a gift from Coos County, marking the beginning of its preservation as a natural area.
The name originates from George Bennett, who settled in 1873 and named the region after his hometown of Bandon in Ireland.
Multiple parking areas provide access to the beach throughout the year, while camping remains prohibited from Bandon to Floras Lake to protect the environment.
Harbor seal pups regularly rest on the beach while their mothers hunt, requiring visitors to maintain distance for the animals' protection.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 1954
Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=45
GPS coordinates: 43.05650,-124.43484
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:25
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