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MILE 41 on 6/15/08   -   SQEP-- LOCATION Curry  •  Arizona Beach, Mussel Creek CONDITIONS Sunday 11:00 AM  •  Sunny  •  55° F  •  Wind: Strong from the N  •  Tide: 4 ft HUMANS People: 2  •  Dogs: 0 ACTIVITIES Walking/running: 2  •  Playing in surf: 0  •  Playing in sand: 0  •  Sitting: 0  •  Photography: 0  •  Rockhunting: 0  •  Tidepooling: 0  •  Surfing: 0  •  Windsurfing: 0  •  Kayaking: 0  •  Fishing: 0 CONCERNS DISTURBANCES VEHICLES Cars/Trucks on beach, allowed: 1 ACTIV.COMMENTS It was just myself and friend there. The park was officially closed but a park vehicle was parked in the lot, visible from the beach. NOTABLE WILDLIFE DEAD BIRDS STRANDED FISH & INVERTS DRIFTLINE NEW DEVELOPMENT A fence is being put up to keep cars from northern section of old campground. MODIFICATIONS NATURAL CHANGES COMMENTS SUMMARY Oregon State Parks bought Arizona Beach Campground. It's still officially closed while maintenance is being performed. It might open July 1. Cape Blanco Mgt. Unit, 541-332-6774, is in charge. The RV sites on the beach are in the process of being taken out. A fence is being put up to keep cars from northern section of the area west of Hwy 101. Camping might not be available even next year or beyond. The beach itself was very wide with lots of sand piled up to the south near the Prehistoric Gardens and narrower going north. It was very windy with few birds and BIG waves. Lovely and finally public. OBSERVER sqep-- EMAIL   •  REPORT PUBLISHED 6/23/08 6:13 PM  •  EDITED 2/12/10 11:11 AM PHOTOS 1 Arizona Beach looking north Location: 100 yards NE from where Mussel Creek hits the beach Date: 06/15/2008 PRINTER-FRIENDLY ©2013 Oregon Shores •  CONTACT US