Sand beach Campground, Oregon any suggestions
Heading up from Newport and would appreciate any comments about the campground and area
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Your post is somewhat vague, assuming you want to about places north of Newport, Cape lookout State Park is nice, right on the beach, part of it protected from the wind by sand dunes, There is a sand spit north of the campground so the total beach is about 4 1/2 miles long, easy to get away from the crowded area. The sites run from dry to full hookup, there are showers and bathrooms. There is a 2 1/2 mile trail on the cape with spectacular views up and down the coast. Like any Oregon State park, it is clean and well maintained.
Farther north is Fort Stevens State Park, which includes the remains of and old Coast Artillery base, part of it dating back to Civil War days. There are guided tours of the underground areas of the old gun emplacements, and trails to some scattered installations. The park has several miles of paved hik9ing/biking trails and some wildlife viewing ares over the tide flats. There are several miles of open beach, accessible from the campground or separate parking areas. It is about a mile from the campground to the beach, with good road and trails. There is also a nice freshwater lake for swimming or paddling. Enjoy!
Farther north is Fort Stevens State Park, which includes the remains of and old Coast Artillery base, part of it dating back to Civil War days. There are guided tours of the underground areas of the old gun emplacements, and trails to some scattered installations. The park has several miles of paved hik9ing/biking trails and some wildlife viewing ares over the tide flats. There are several miles of open beach, accessible from the campground or separate parking areas. It is about a mile from the campground to the beach, with good road and trails. There is also a nice freshwater lake for swimming or paddling. Enjoy!
