Bandon State Natural Area beach
Dog-friendly stretch of Oregon's south coast with seasonal plover restrictions between China Creek and Floras Lake.
Season: China Creek to Floras Lake restricted Mar 15 – Sep 15 (plover nesting)
The rules, verified
- Mar 15–Sep 15: restricted section allows wet-sand foot/equestrian traffic only — check posted dog rules
- Direct control + leash carried elsewhere
Set by Oregon Parks & Recreation Department. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Bullards Beach State Park
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Nehalem Bay State Park beach
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Hug Point State Recreation Site
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Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
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Verified against: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department — official source (checked 2026-06-11).
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