March 22, 2023 3:30 a.m.

Two popular coastal campgrounds will temporarily close this fall and winter for construction projects.

A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Bullards Beach, two miles north of Bandon, and Beverly Beach, seven miles north of Newport, will close their campgrounds temporarily while work takes place.

*Beverly Beach campgrounds will be closed from September 5th through May 24th, 2024 to upgrade the park and campground power and water lines as part of the Go Bond projects, which includes improvements at 11 parks around the state.

*Bullards Beach campgrounds will be closed from October 15th through March 24th, 2024 for a main sewer line upgrade

The release said while the campgrounds will be closed at Bullards Beach, visitors can still enjoy the day-use area, boat ramp, lighthouse and horse camp, which will remain open.

All facilities will be closed at Beverly Beach.

Go to: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/ for more information on Oregon State Parks.