Mile 41 - Arizona Beach, Mussel Creek - June 15, 2008 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

Oregon State Parks bought Arizona Beach Campground. It's still officially closed while maintenance is being performed. It might open July 1. Cape Blanco Mgt. Unit, 541-332-6774, is in charge. The RV sites on the beach are in the process of being taken out. A fence is being put up to keep cars from northern section of the area west of Hwy 101. Camping might not be available even next year or beyond. The beach itself was very wide with lots of sand piled up to the south near the Prehistoric Gardens and narrower going north. It was very windy with few birds and BIG waves. Lovely and finally public.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. It was just myself and friend there. The park was officially closed but a park vehicle was parked in the lot, visible from the beach.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.