Bullards Beach State Park, State park at Coquille River mouth, Oregon
Bullards Beach State Park is a 1,289-acre area with campsites nestled among shore pines, offering four miles of beach access and sandy dunes along the Coquille River mouth. The park combines river, beach, and wetland environments in one location.
The Coquille River Lighthouse was built in 1896 by the U.S. Coast Guard at the park entrance to guide ships safely past the rocky coast. This lighthouse served as a crucial navigation marker for maritime traffic in the region.
The land holds deep ties to the Coquille Indian Tribe, who lived here and fished in the coastal waters for generations. Visitors today can sense this heritage while walking the shoreline.
The park offers 185 campsites with full or partial hookups, 13 yurts, and an equestrian camp with horse facilities near trail access. Visitors should come in warmer months when camping conditions are more comfortable and wildlife viewing is easier.
Visitors can spot gray whales during winter and spring migrations while walking four miles of shoreline. The same trails also lead through protected marsh areas that attract unusual bird species.
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