Lovely spot for a leg-stretcher right as you come into town at Port Orford. There's a decent sized…read moreparking lot, as well as restrooms, benches, and informational signs about the history of the area. It definitely has the feel of rest area, but with access down to the beach below. We considered climbing up but the access up and over the driftwood was a bit too precarious for us older humans. It was fun to walk through the rock tunnel though.

I stumbled upon Battle Rock Wayfinding Point while driving Highway 101 south through Port Orford,…read moreOregon. The view from the road of the beach coastline seemed pretty promising and since I was in no rush, figured why not stop and check this place out. For 9am in early August, the parking lot was half empty. I noticed people had their surfboards and boogey boards ready to go out in the waters. According to one of the entrance signs, Battle Rock said it's a city park but also a historic memorial "dedicated in memory of the ancient people and pioneer founders of the townsite". It was a quiet Sunday morning without a cloud in the sky and ideal for strolling the beach shores. This was a good opportunity to do some quality reflecting while taking a break from driving. The beach had a calming setting with moments to take photos of those vintage Oregon rocks protruding up from the ground. I would say though compared to the many vista point lookouts along Highway 101, this Battle Rock Park was just okay within the bigger picture of it all. I used 45 minutes walking the beach shores and soaking up the fresh air. It is free to stop on by here and explore. I noticed a Visitor Center next to the parking lot. It was closed unfortunately. And that's really it. Lastly, if I can say anything else, this Battle Rock Wayfinding Point is 13 miles north of the next roadside stop on my itinerary - Sisters Rock - a short trail to hike for terrific perspectives of Oregon's grand coastline.

Back again to this remote campground 7 years later, this time in an RV. Sites have water and…read moreelectric, and can be reserved through ReserveAmerica. I recommend reserving in advance. Although some sites were available, campers without reservations had to change sites in order to stay more than one night. And on a Saturday in June, the campground was completely full, even though the weather was less than ideal. In addition to campsites, there are a couple of small cabins here that can be rented. The sites are spacious and private. We walked from our site down to the beach, but it is a bit of a hike; so the next time we drove down the narrow road to the parking area. Cars are allowed to drive onto the sand, but the road down is rough, so you best be driving a high-clearance vehicle if you want to drive on the beach. With so many campgrounds situated near highways, or train tracks, the quiet at this campground was so welcome. While you are here, make sure to visit the Camp Blanco lighthouse and the Historic Hughes House.

We love to go rock hunting after the storms. Beautiful red and green jasper. The beach was full of…read morequarts and some stones I've never seen. The people are always friendly. And the chowder is amazing.

Beautiful hike with amazing botanicals, wild flowers, and view. This is a fairly easy hike with…read moresome elevation. It was very windy but we only noticed it at the end of the headland trail. It was very peaceful. The museum closed at 3:30. Didn't take us long to do a full loop. Happy we stopped.

Great park right in Port Orford. We took the main loop trail that started at the parking area. The…read morepath (approx 1 mile) offered multiple viewpoints along the way that provided fabulous views from all sides of The Heads. Trails were (mostly) narrow and well-maintained with scattered benches and lots of happy song birds. The cove area looked especially pretty from above, but unfortunately that trail is currently closed. The park is also home to the Lifeboat Station Museum, much looked interesting but was closed for the season when we were there. Still yet, there was educational info around it and on the trails to learn a bit along the way. We really enjoyed our stop here. The trails and views were great. I'm sure it's the time of year, but we only encountered a couple of people along the way. Very peaceful.

Stayed here one night recently but only a brief stop, so this only pertains to the campground. The…read moreonly section open was the smaller (low numbered) loop. This loop is quite tight with little to no privacy (depending on the site). The larger (closed) loop definitely looked much more appealing...but we were grateful that at least they were open. The dump station and restrooms were open, restrooms clean. Although I much prefer more spacious and private sites, the grounds were well-maintained. Nice trees and a lovely creek, but unfortunately the highway is very close and we could hear traffic the whole night.

What a well placed Oregon State Park. The tent sites are quite large each with their own fire ring…read morewhich were allowed to be used. The bathrooms were cleaned constantly and there's access to what is basically a private beach. We were there while a borderline Noah's Arc level rain fell upon the park and there was adequate drainage and thankfully our NEMO tent weathered it with no issues. This State Park is close enough to explore the restaurants in Port Orford, Bandon and Gold Beach.

One of my favorite parks in Oregon, it's absolutely beautiful, and I had the privilege of staying…read morein the cabin inside the park during their holiday lights as I had won the raffle about a decade ago. I absolutely love this park, tis beautiful, peaceful, and great. They do get really high waves, so you have to be careful and stay away from the edge and follow the safety guidelines. They do have an entrance fee which used to be $5, and its cash only

What a beautiful garden!! So much care and attention put in. It's so peaceful and with the seals…read moreand seal lions barking on the beach you feel as if your in an exotic location. One of my favorite places to view nature. We will be back in November for the lights!

We stopped by the Azalea Park on a whim, hoping to see some flowers in Bloom, we were not…read moredisappointed!. They're yearly azalea festival is near the end of May, so we were hoping to see the full display, not sure if we did, seem like they were a lot of bushes in the park that were just getting ready to bud, maybe planned for the festival. Great place for a short walk and some nice pictures of flowers.

It is a really nice park but Trailer Trash kind of ruin it in the evening when we went back. Men…read moresmoking cigarettes right next to Kid Town and dropping the F word left and right. Not so bad early in the day.

This is one of my favourite "hidden" beaches along the Oregon coast. Closer to California than to…read morePortland, Whaleshead is part of the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor and it's not terribly well-marked so you have to keep a lookout for the turn-offs off of Highway 101 to get here. This is not a swimming beach, like the other beaches along Oregon and Northern California, the water is way too cold and turbulent and there are probably sharks in the area (since they like cold water). This is more of a walking and exploring kind of beach. Both times I came, I basically had the entire beach to myself except for some seagulls and the odd turkey-vulture that showed up on my path. You can walk, and walk and walk and not see another soul. Along with the setting sun against the sea haystacks, the photo ops and atmosphere here cannot be beat. With forested pines running along a cliff behind you, few beaches are as wild as this one, without a development in sight anywhere. Let's hope it stays that way because the natural beauty here is truly pristine and overwhelming.

I wanted to sit at a beach awhile and so we stopped here to spend some time. The breeze was a bit…read moremuch but it was a beautiful little beach.

We love this beach when we are in Oregon. This is one of our go to spots for day use. The beach…read moreis awesome for finding shells, agates and driftwood. It's also fairly empty and quite. My dog really enjoys running around and playing here. Once we are done on the beach there are plenty of trails for her to walk on and wildlife to see. She especially loves the birds and the turkeys. It's easy to spend 4 hours here daily just exploring and enjoying the water. It's fairly clean and safe since the beach is a decent ways away from the road. We haven't camped here or used the restrooms. We just enjoy the water and the trails. It's a perfect place for a picnic on a warm day and an excellent area to stretch your legs on a car trip.

We stopped here for the night after a long drive south from Seattle to start our trip up the Oregon…read moreCoast. We arrived late after dark and it was very easy to check in with no ranger present at the gate house. In the morning we awoke to find a beautiful campsite with easy access to the beach and the Coquille River Lighthouse. We met friendly RVers right next to us and I would gladly stay here again. Generally, Bandon doesn't get as much attention as some of the other spots up the coast, but I really liked it here. The beach is quiet and peaceful and, although it doesn't have the crazy rock formations that some others do, it is definitely worth a visit. The driftwood here was nuts!

Really nice park. Clean and well kept. It has a local garden, tennis courts, baseball area, covered…read morepicnic area with tables, walking trails and a HUGE wooden play set. They even have low-impact exercise equipment designed to promote balance and flexibility for adults and senior citizens.

A wind blown spot of history on the Oregon Coast. You have…read moreto walk about a half a mile to only see the outside of the lighthouse. As it turns out this is the furthest point of extension into the Pacific Ocean with exception of one other point in Washington. Not much to see but still interesting if your into history.

My husband and I were on an Oregon Coast roadtrip and an article mentioned that a drive to the Cape…read moreBlanco Lighthouse was worth the detour and it is! Located on the most western tip of Oregon, it is the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Oregon coast. Once you make your way to the parking area it is quite windy but the views are spectacular. Walk to the gift shop near the lighthouse and, for only $2, you can learn all about its history by informative volunteers and tour the main floor of the lighthouse. Unfortunately, visitors cannot climb up the lighthouse at this time because age-related fragility.