Sunset Bay State Park

Sunset Bay State Park is an Oregon State Parks campground on the southern Oregon Coast, set in forest above a nearly enclosed cove protected by sandstone cliffs. The result is some of the calmest water on the entire coast, genuinely swimmable in summer, and it suits families and hikers who want a small, quiet, wooded campground with beach access and the Oregon Coast Trail link to Shore Acres and Cape Arago right out of camp.

Sunset Bay State Park at a glance

Hookups	Electric and water (no sewer; dump station available)
Sites	66 electrical, 29 tent
Max RV length	47 ft (limited sites for rigs over 35 ft)
Cost	2026 resident range $28–$50 (electric/water); top-of-range in summer and on weekends; non-residents pay 25% more
Reservations	Small park = high demand; book at the six-month mark for any summer date
Season	Year-round
Amenities	Hot showers, flush toilets, dump station, beach access, trail connections
Cell signal	Fair on Verizon; weak on other carriers

Why RVers stay here

The practical picture: 66 electrical sites with electric and water (no sewer, dump station available) plus 29 tent sites, hot showers, flush toilets, year-round operation and fair Verizon signal but weak coverage on other carriers. The 2026 resident range is $28 to $50 for electric/water sites, top of range on summer weekends, and non-residents pay 25 percent more. The listed maximum is 47 feet, but sites for rigs over 35 feet are limited, so anyone over 30 feet should confirm their specific site. The trade-off is scale: this is a small park with high demand, so book at the six-month mark for any summer date.

✓A sheltered cove that is one of the calmest, most swimmable stretches of water on the Oregon Coast

✓Well-spaced sites in the trees, with the loop nearest day-use a short walk to the water

✓Oregon Coast Trail access to Shore Acres gardens and Cape Arago sea lions, about five miles round trip

✓Electric and water sites with hot showers and a dump station, open year-round

✓$28–$50 resident rates in 2026

!Small park that books up fast; reserve six months out for summer

!No sewer at the site, and limited sites for rigs over 35 feet

!Non-residents pay 25 percent more; cell coverage is weak outside Verizon

What our guides say about Sunset Bay State Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Oregon Coast Camping: The RV Guide to 350 Miles of Public Beach

Sunset Bay is a geological oddity: a nearly enclosed cove protected by sandstone cliffs on both sides. The result is one of the calmest stretches of water on the Oregon Coast, sheltered from the open Pacific's swells and wind. The cove is genuinely swimmable in summer, which almost nowhere else on this coast can claim.

The campground is set back in a forested area above the cove. Sites are well-spaced in the trees, and the loop closest to the day-use area offers the shortest walk to the water. The Oregon Coast Trail connects Sunset Bay to Shore Acres State Park (a botanical garden built on a lumber baron's former estate) and Cape Arago, where you can watch sea lions on the rocks below. The three-park trail is about five miles round trip and is one of the best short hikes on the entire coast.

The catch: Sunset Bay is small. It books up fast, and sites are limited for larger rigs. If you're over 30 feet, check availability carefully and confirm your specific site will accommodate your length.

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Sunset Bay State Park: frequently asked questions

Does Sunset Bay State Park have full hookups?

No. The 66 electrical sites have electric and water but no sewer. A dump station is available in the park.

How much does Sunset Bay State Park cost per night?

The 2026 resident range is $28 to $50 for electric/water sites, with the top of the range on summer weekends. Non-residents pay 25 percent more.

What is the max RV length at Sunset Bay State Park?

47 feet is the listed maximum, but sites for rigs over 35 feet are limited. If you are over 30 feet, confirm your specific site will accommodate your length before booking.

Do you need reservations at Sunset Bay State Park?

Yes for summer. It is a small park with high demand, so book at the six-month mark for any summer date.

Is Sunset Bay State Park open year-round?

Yes, the campground operates year-round with hot showers, flush toilets and a dump station.

Can you swim at Sunset Bay State Park?

Yes. The cove is sheltered by sandstone cliffs from the open Pacific and is genuinely swimmable in summer, which almost nowhere else on the Oregon Coast can claim.