Oregon Coast
★ Featured Anchorage
Sunset Bay State Park
Holding: Excellent
Shelter: Excellent
Shore access
Anchorage Oregon
About This Anchorage
The finest anchorage on the southern Oregon coast — a small cove completely enclosed by sandstone headlands just south of Cape Arago. Protection from Pacific swell is nearly total in westerly conditions, the sand bottom holds well, and the cliffs glow spectacular shades of orange and gold at sunset. A state park beach is accessible by dinghy.
Highlights
- outstanding sunset views from sandstone cliffs
- nearly total protection from westerly swell
- state park beach accessible by dinghy
- Steller sea lion colony at nearby Shell Island
Cautions & Notes
- can surge in south swell — avoid anchoring with southerly forecast
- cove is small — room for 8–10 boats only
- no facilities ashore except state park restrooms