Sunset Bay State Park Campground

Beautiful coastal areas in close proximaty to the campground. Good facilities for most every type of camping, including hike and bike.

Nice Scenery

The weekend we spent at Sunset Bay was busy with limited availability. In our group was my mother-in-law who requires ADA facilities, and a potty training toddler. All of the designated ADA sites were full. Standard sites require an extensive, uneven, walk to the restroom, a problem for those needing ADA facilities, potty trainers, and middle of the night restroom users. The only play area is across the street (there is a path that crosses under the road) it provides only horseshoe toss pits, beach volleyball nets, and a basketball hoop. We stayed in A loop which is along the road and adjacent to the ranger station/entrance. There were limited barriers resulting in loud road noise, car lights at all hours, and a lot of wind. Tent sites, yurts, motor home sites, and dedicated hiker/biker sites are available, though tent sites are not level. Included in the cost of the camping fee is entrance to the botanical gardens with your vehicle permit, guided hikes to the tide pools, and educational events, such as animal lectures, in the amphitheater. 

Unimpressive Facilities

I LOVED this campground. Oregon State Parks are genuinely the bomb. We were so impressed with them! When we arrived at Sunset Bay, a light drizzle had started, but it created the perfect ambiance. The bathrooms were centrally located, with the best showers I've ever experienced in a campground. The water was hot and there was plenty of room to change, hang your towels, AND there was even a little bench- perfect for leg shaving. (Girls, you know what I'm talkin' about.)
The campground was quiet and tucked away in the forest. We stayed in sites D20 and D21, which were close enough to spend time together as a group, but far enough away that we could spread out at night. Being close to Sunset Bay was a treat as well for evening strolls. The blackberry bushes at our campsite certainly didn't hurt either!

Rain, Rain, Come and Stay

We had an excellent time here. We had just spent about 3 weeks exploring washington and got some serious amounts of rain as we made our way down to oregon. The rain cleared and we ended up here. It was amazing to get a nice hot shower in...and a long one at that.

This campground has arrangements for just about everyone. RVs, tents,hammocks whatever you got they will take you here. And make you feel right at home. Coos bay and the surrounding beach area is absolutely wonderful. We spent a few days exploring and were glad we decided to stop when the rain broke. If your camping for longer than a week or van dwelling like me i would suggest only stay a day or 2 and make your way inland to the odeon redwood trail. There is free camping in there that is also wonderful and no one is around. Around sunset bay state park there is hiking, biking, surfing, fishing, disc gold, swimming and just about anything else your looking for.

Cheers!

Oregon camping rules.

This park should be labeled the gem of the oregon state parks system!

The incredibly beautiful and sheltered bay is place everyone needs to check out. We like sites c25 and d7.

This campground is far enough from Portland that it often has space available the day of.

Also nearby and worth checking out are the tidepools, the gardens at shores acres and the elephant seals at simpson reef.

Beautiful!

I grew up camping here. It's a great place. There are yurts, sand volleyball pits, bathrooms, showers, hiking trails, tidepools, kayaking etc. Amazing family camp.

Yurts, Cliffside hikes and shallow water. Great family camp!

this place was amazing!! so many trees and wilderness to take in. daily interpretive walks and meetings with forest rangers. great experience

awesome

This a great smaller campground. The beach is a quick 10 minute walk from the campground. The tide pools are amazing. We saw lots of starfish, sea urchin, crabs, and some eels &amp; jellyfish.

Tide Pools!!!

Pretty campground surrounded by large, old trees. Sites are small and close together, so limited privacy. I was able to show up and get a site for the night no problem. The roads are very narrow, so it might be difficult for large rvs to park. Close to the beach &amp; perfect for tidepooling! 

Beautiful campground

I have been frequently this campground for 20 years and although a lot has changed in that time this campground seems to stay wonderful. Campsites are nicely maintained and practically on the beach with nearby hiking trails and pet friendly beaches. Campsites are pet friendly and nice sized with fire pits and picnic benches. Bathrooms and showers located nearby and the entire campground is very peaceful.

A childhood favorite 

This campground has everything and more! My only regret is making this the first campground in my family’s camping experience, the bar was set way high! There is a botanical garden, tide pools, swimming beaches, and very importantly, clean showers and bathrooms! It is so picturesque, it almost looks fake. There is a lighthouse that makes noise at night so I recommend earplugs to sleep. I wish I was closer to visit again.

Absolutely amazing!

We didn’t stay at the campground, but we drove through to check it out. We visited offseason (October) so the interpretive center was closed, and there were lots of open spots available. It’s shady and off the road, but the spots are fairly close together. The yurts looked great, but had very little privacy. It might feel very crowded and busy in the summer months. Everything was clean and tidy. It would be a good landing place if you’re wanting to explore Sunset Bay and the surrounding State Parks.

Park is spectacular, campground is good.

The campground itself is within walking distance to the beach.  I especially loved the safe walking trail that includes a tunnel that goes under the road and keeps beachgoers away from traffic completely.  Bathrooms were clean (no showers avail due to Covid) and hosts were pleasant.  We were able to buy firewood on-site.  Sites are close together, but there is a lot of vegetation and trees throughout, so you still feel like you have some privacy.  First time staying here and we can’t wait to return!

Well kept, clean and comfortable 

Sunset Bay not only has a lot of different things to do, but the space to do it in.  There are well-designated spaces within the park to gut fish and look stuff up in an interpretive center, and beaches, picnic areas, sand volleyball courts and hikes just outside.  We biked in and didn't miss a beat.  Bring your drone.  The only issue is that you feel a bit packed in at the sites.  There are a few out-of-the-way spots, but in most, you might be negotiating with your neighbor as to where the borders lie.  This place was built before giant SUVs came around.  And everything's right by the campground roads.  So - it's hard to gauge how respectful your neighbors are on a night-by-night basis and how much the in-park stuff gets overrun by crowds.  That said, the large vistas and deep green ('make your trees look like happy trees') will ensure that you'll have a good time.

Variety Pack

Our walk-in site backed up to the golf course (?) which we couldn’t see but could hear. Not terrible, overall a very quiet campground. Restrooms were clean, but did not seemed heated. Doors propped open due to COVID likely didn’t help. Walking distance to the main beach where we hiked up the hill to watch the sunset.

Nice campground

This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds I've been to. Very green with lots of cheerful birds chirping in the morning. Its a short walk to the beach with even more fantastic views. The bathrooms are also very clean with warm water.

Beautiful campground!

Located in Coos Bay, Oregon this state campground is one of our favorites. The sites are privacy and surrounded by trees. The beach is only a 5 minute walk from the campground. There are nearby hiking trails and you can hear the seals being noisy out in the ocean. The sites have water and electric, but no dump station. The WiFi service is poor. The bathrooms were dirty and cold. They were also closed for a few months until the second day of our stay. The campground hosts are helpful. 

Sunset Bay Campground, OR

This is a really great state park. The sites are nice and big and all the trees and foliage makes you feel very secluded. The bathrooms and showers are a nice feature too. There is a paved walking path to the beach. And hardly anyone here in early March. One thing of note, the cell service was pretty much non existent here. That’s probably good for some and not for others.

Surrounded by nature. No cell service.

Made reservations two weeks out, mid week.   Electrical and water at our site.  Pad is level. While park is tree lined very easy to navigate with chase rig. Easy walk to the beach from the campground. 

Beautiful tree filled park

We showed up on a Friday late morning and were able to snag the last available spot.  This place gets busy on weekends, while maintaining a mellow and quiet vibe.  We enjoyed our stay here, even though we had to move on the next day because there were no available sites for Saturday.  If you don't have a reservation you can only take walk up sites one night at a time due to online reservations.

  

The showers were hot and free.

  

There is garbage as well as mixed recycling, but they don't take glass.  They do have a separate bin for propane canisters though.

  

Cell service was ok for Verizon, somewhat usable for T-Mobile, and very weak / unusable for ATT.

  

The sites are all unique, with some having more privacy than others.  We lucked out and got a site that was practically fully enclosed on three sides.

  

Easy walking trail from the campground to the water.

Busy but Quiet

There is a golf course right next door. Well-curated campground. Tent camping available here, but we stayed in a yurt. Yurts do not have much greenery for privacy, but you have walls, so I suppose that makes up for it.

  

Inside the yurt is a heater, a small table, a bunk bed, and a futon. Fire pit around the side. Hot showers and potable water everywhere. Camp hosts and staff were pleasant.

  

Short walk to a gorgeous beach and miles of hiking trails! Caution: dogs not allowed in some nearby parks.

Classy State Park

The location is pretty unbeatable. You can walk right from your camp out to a beautiful beach in a secluded bay. There are also hiking trails right from the campground. However the sides are right on top of each other. It’s pretty noisy with the youth as well as the foghorns at night which may keep you from sleeping. All in all a good place to stay but very busy. Reservations definitely required..

Great location, mediocre Campground 

This campground (CG) has easy access to the small Sunset Bay beach via a walking path that goes under the road. We checked this CG out for a possible future stay. There were a few sites that would fit our 39’ fifth wheel. There was a nice walking trail through the CG. They even had a fish cleaning station. Restroom/shower houses were spaced conveniently throughout for the tent and yurt campers. Restrooms were clean as was the CG. We were there during a weekend and although it was full, the CG was relatively quiet. 

Close to Beach

We stayed in one of the full hookup RV sites. Arrived on Thursday and the campground was pretty empty. Filled up Friday night. Our spot was clean and drained fairly well (it rained on our first day. Theres a bit of noise from the golf course road that runs along the edge of some of the site. Hosts were nice but they did have their dog off leash which was a little annoying for everyone else following the rules. It's a very short walk over to the beach/bay. The beach area has some large grass fields and a couple of volleyball courts. Bathrooms were nice and clean and the single use shower stalls were nice (no charge for showers). We would definitely come back.

Quiet Fun Campground

This spot wasn’t on my “must visit” list when planning but it was a gorgeous stop! Lots of places around for little views of the ocean, saw some sea lions, stunning sunset in the bay with only about 8 other people on the beach. 

The campground does not have a view of the bay but it was a short walk to the bay for a gorgeous sunset. Some of the spots in the back had good space &amp; greenery surrounds. Lots of friendly people, firewood for sale from hosts, &amp; helpful rangers!  

Didn’t get cell service in the site but got service just a short walk from the campground. Also had a little park nearby. 

Had clean bathrooms, flush toilets, with hot showers. 

Yurts available. 

Beautiful spot on the coast

We camped in two adjacent campsites in loop A. The park is an easy, delightful little walk to Sunset Beach. This is a must-see at sunset, hence the name.

Beautiful Sunset

This is a nice little campground. They have full hookups. Paved sites. Close to great sites and other parks. 

Close to other state parks

Not much sun in this park 
Has great beach access


Shore acres 

Overall a nice enough campground. Check-in was easy, only A campsites and a few B were open. Showers in A were out of order. 4 Showers near the Yurts were open, very cold and dark bathroom and shower was luke warm at best. Zero cell service. Our site was nice, a small grassy area at the back with a picnic table and fire ring. Our neighbors across the way were playing music until at least 3am, at least it was mellow country music so not terrible. Walkable beach access for a nice sunset, weather permitting. Overall an ok stay.

Nice walk to a beach

The showers were great!!!   Sites were a good size and comfortable.  This was a very large and very full campground. Found some fantastic views from here.  

Sunset Bay

Nice campground on the small side. Some of A loop backs up to the 540 highway, but it isn't super busy or noisy. Facilities are old and clean. Access to the beach would normally be really easy and we went earlier enough in the season, the trail under the highway was flooded so we had to walk along the highway instead. 