BLM Coos Bay District Restores Access to Bastendorff Beach
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North Bend, Ore. – With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by the State of Oregon and Coos County officials, the Bureau of Land Management today announced that the Coos Bay District is increasing recreational access. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a case-by-case basis.
Beginning May 18, 2020, the Coos Bay District will reopen access to Bastendorff Beach Day Use. The restrooms on site may take additional time to reopen.
In addition, the following recreation areas and activities continue to be available:
- Blue Ridge Trail System
- North Spit of Coos Bay, including the trail system
- Doerner Fir Trail
- Floras Lake Day Use
- Lost Lake Day Use
- Dispersed camping
With public health in mind, the following facilities/areas remain closed at this time:
- Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
- Storm Ranch at New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern
- North Spit Boat Ramp
- All campgrounds
While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, practice social distancing and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.
The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating on public lands prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
Details and updates on operations will continue to be posted on our website www.blm.gov/office/coos-bay-district-office and social media channels. Updates about BLM operations will be posted on www.blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.