Bullard Beach State Park features hiking, campgrounds, equestrian trails, a historic lighthouse and a long beach.   Up US 101, you’ll find Whisky Run Beach and Seven Devils State Park. Vehicles are permitted on Whiskey Run Beach, though Seven Devils is for hikers.

Cape Arago State Park Located at the end of Cape Arago Highway about 15 miles southwest of Coos Bay, Cape Arago is a scenic headland jutting into the Pacific Ocean.  Dubbed the "Viewpoint for Marine Animals", Arago State Park has an excellent vantage point for viewing marine animals that make the offshore rocks their home.

Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site  Located along the Powers Highway, this secluded swimming hole has a shaded myrtlewood grove near the parking area and a sandy beach along the Coquille River just a short way down the hill. Bring your innertube and float along with the river's gentle current.

River Country Once part of the thriving economy of the Oregon Coast, the rivers that feed Coos Bay are now primarily recreational.   Boat ramps along the Coquille River start in Old Town Bandon, and continue nearly 40 miles up the river to Myrtle Point.  Popular launches can be found at Rocky Point County Boat Ramp, Riverton County Boat Ramp, Coquille City Boat Ramp and Arago Boat Ramp.

Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Located along Highway 42 is one of the most unique destinations in the County Park System. The Sandy Creek Covered Bridge is located in the community of Remote and an unusual destination for a picnic.

Sunset Bay a popular recreation site for years offers fishing, swimming, surfing, skin diving and boating.  Hiking trails connect Sunset Bay with nearby Shore Acres and Cape Arago State Parks.  Along the trail are views of Gregory Point and the Cape Arago lighthouse.

Ten Mile Lakes County Park The north end of Coos County features the world-famous Oregon Dunes.  Plentiful beach access, campgrounds, hiking and equestrian trails, small lakes and large freshwater lakes. Ten Mile Lakes is among the state’s top recreational lakes and one of the largest in “dunes country.”  A favorite of anglers, boaters and water skiers, the adjacent park features a sandy beach and shady picnic areas.

William M. Tugman State Park Located near Highway 101, Tugman State Park is a private hideaway on the wondrous south coast. Situated on Eel Lake near the community of Lakeside, the park offers 115 campsites, a day-use area and gazebo-style shelter.

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