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BAY POINT LANDING
Southern Oregon’s Coastal
Camping Destination
by brittany arnold
provided by bay point lading

low lapping water and a concert of bird songs are the ongoing
soundtrack to a relaxing weekend getaway at the modern camp-
ing resort, Bay Point Landing. Tucked away on a 103-acre scenic
Sbayfront property in Coos Bay, guests will find fashionably-
furnished Scandinavian-inspired cabins, gorgeous Airstreams, luxe RV
sites, and plenty of scenic views.

While the upscale and cozy sleeping quarters can easily lure guests to
stay inside with a good book and glass of wine, the outdoor surround-
ings beg for a seashell hunt, S’mores by the campfire, a swim in the
indoor pool, or a stroll along the private bay.

The resort is situated on the lower bay, directly next to the largest natu-
ral estuary in the United States and thus offering incredible, secluded
views, prime bird watching, and some of the area’s best kayaking, clam-
ming, and stand-up paddle boarding.

Bay Point Landing was founded in 2018 and has since continued to
catch more and more attention from road trippers and vacation seek-
ers from all over the country. Although Coos Bay is the largest Oregon
Coast town, it is one that has remained under-the-radar; Bay Point
Landing is certainly bringing it into the spotlight. Architect Christian
Robert of the Los Angeles, California architecture and design studio,
OFFICEUNTITLED, chose the specific spot for the resort because it
felt like a “hidden gem.”

Designed to be a private retreat serving as a place guests could unwind
and get the camping experience without the stress of having to set up,
Bay Point Landing also has the mission of providing guests the opportu-
nity to connect with the sea. The camps were organized to recall a natu-
ral riparian past of marsh islands separated by streams flowing into Coos
Bay Lagoon. Preserving the bay’s natural beauty, the design clarifies the
character of the inlet site by revealing the landscape and its history.

Even the beautifully architectured clubhouse, which includes a heated,
indoor saltwater pool, fitness center, kids’ den and activity room were
built intentionally to coordinate with the natural surroundings.

“The dunes across from the property were my main inspiration. Seeing
the hills of the dunes bounce around each other helped me design the
roof which is tilted up to emulate them. The angled layout of the club-
house was intentional to help protect our guests from the wind. As for
the outdoor communal spaces, that was important to us. When you are
traveling in an RV, a lot of times there aren’t many communal areas to
hang out in so we designed the clubhouse and essentially ‘pulled it apart’

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