No trip to the Southern Oregon Coast is complete without a stop at Shore Acres State Park. Shore Acres is located South of Coos Bay and Charleston. More information on getting there is here. I know I talked about the park in one of the articles below. Here are a few things I didn’t talk about in the past post:
- This is a fee area with set hours. The fee is $5 per day. Hours change with the seasons.
- If the weather gets nasty there is an enclosed viewing area that will get you in out of the wind and rain.
- There are restrooms on site.
- There is no camping or fires allowed.
- If you want a ride in a Coast Guard helicopter, get too close to the edge of the cliff when the waves are breaking high and hard.
- Late afternoon and evening will get you the best light on the cliffs and rocks.
- Low tide can be very interesting as far as the rock formations go.
- If you plan on wandering out on the rocks at low tide make sure the surf is quiet.
- It never hurts to have a friend along as a spotter to keep an eye on the waves for you.
Image info for those that may care..
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon70-200mm /f4 L
- Exposure: 1/800 Sec
- F Stop: 13
- ISO: 400
- Flash: None
- Tripod: Used
Have a great one and be safe on the beach.