Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
Surfers and surf watchers energize this area! During winter storms, water from the restless ocean slams with a thundering roar into a hollow rock formation shaped like a huge punch bowl. The surf churns, foams, and swirls as it mixes a violent brew. The punch bowl was probably created by the collapse of the roof over two sea caves, then shap…
Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site
Driftwood Beach State Wayside provides access to the ocean and picnic facilities scattered among the shore pine. The area offers a wide, flat, sandy beach. A great place for beachcombing and enjoying beautiful sunsets.
D River State Recreation Site
Billed as the shortest river in the world, D River flows a mere 120 feet from Devils Lake into the roaring ocean. The park is directly west of Highway 101, smack dab in the heart of Lincoln City. Paved parking, flush restrooms and easy access to a busy — and reliably windy — beach makes D River Wayside home to a pair of the world’s largest …
Dune Bugs ATV
ATV, Polaris RZR’s, Yamaha Rhinos, Sandboard Rentals and More! Kids quads and fully enclosed vehicles available as well. Direct access to the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area
Easy Manor Park
The perfect neighborhood park for tikes, toddlers and grade-schoolers. Completely renovated in 2009, your children will love the state-of-the-art brightly colored playground area. The remodeled restrooms, benches, picnic tables and luxurious lawn area make Easy Manor Park the perfect spot to take your children to play, hold your…
Ecola State Park
Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past. Though the scenic and hiking opportunities may be the main allure, the diversity of outdoor recreation including picnicking, tid…
Exploding Whale Memorial Park
This riverfront park provides access to the Siuslaw River in Historic Old Town Florence. Named by residents to memorialize the notorious “exploding whale” incident that took place on the Oregon Coast in the 70s, this beautiful wayside park offers sandy beach and views of the Siuslaw River Bridge. The park offers views of the Siuslaw Ri…
Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
There is an American Indian legend about this spot. Some say they hear a maiden's voice on the wind, and standing on the cliff overlooking the ocean you can easily pick out the face on Face Rock. There is a well-kept trail to the beach, and several rocky intertidal areas to explore at low tide.
Ferry Road Park
Ferry Road Park located at 496 Park Avenue in North Bend offers the following amenities:2 large play areas2 pavilions (1 First Come First serve and 1 Reservable)Picnic TablesBarbeque PitTrash ReceptaclesWalking/Bike PathsNature TrailsBaseball FieldDisc …
Floras Lake Windsports
Floras Lake is located on the southern Oregon coast, 17 miles south of Bandon. Kiteboarders and windsurfers have been coming to this sandy-bottom, fresh water lake for years to take advantage of its steady northwest winds that average 15-25 knots mid-day to late afternoon in the summer months through most of October. K…
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
Where the creek and ocean meet, you'll find ingredients that make the spirit soar. Discover this park's perfect wind-sheltered picnic areas. In case of rain, head for the covered picnic shelter. Walk the wooden footbridges arching through the Sitka spruce, western hemlock, shore pine and alder forest. At the cliff-rimmed beach, a laz…
Fort Clatsop National Memorial
Fort Clatsop commemorates the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33- member Lewis and Clark Expedition. A 1955 community-built replica of the explorers’ 50’x50′ Fort Clatsop is the focus of the park. The fort, historic canoe landing, and spring are nestled in the coastal forests and wetlands of the Coast Range as it merges with the Columbia Riv…
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens was once the primary military defense installation in the three-fort, Harbor Defense System at the mouth of the Columbia River (along with Forts Canby and Columbia in Washington). The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II. Today, Fort Stevens has grown into a 4,300 acre park offering exploration of his…
Garibaldi Marina
The Garibaldi Marina offers a variety of services from basic information, cooking crab, crabbing gear, boat rentals, moorage, and fuel. They also sell bait, tackle, outdoor wear, and more. A gateway to discovering Tillamook Bay and the Pacific Ocean!
Geisel Monument State Heritage Site
Within this historic site of a Rogue Indian war skirmish, the park contains the grave sites of the Geisel family. It is a peaceful, secluded picnic area to enjoy, while traveling along Highway 101.
Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
It’s not your imagination … those really are seal heads peering at you from the surf! A short paved trail descends from the parking and picnic area through the shore pine forest to a soft sand beach flanked by crumbling orange sandstone bluffs. Wetsuit-clad surfers often catch waves here in the mornings. As you hike to the right along the b…
Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area
A hidden gem in the dense coastal forests of southwest Oregon, Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area may be hard to find, but it’s well worth the 24-mile drive from Highway 101. The final 3-miles narrow to a one lane gravel road. The small parking and picnic area are located along the banks of Glenn and Silver Creeks and is shaded by lar…
Goodspeed Park
Tillamook’s premier skate park is located at Good Speed Park, designed to be suitable for bikes, skateboards and even roller skates and scooters. It’s challenging enough for experienced bowl skaters while also being beginner friendly. This is also a preferred picnic spot with lots of shady trees, picnic table and a big open playground for th…
Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site
Governor Patterson State Park is a beachcomber's delight … miles of flat, sandy beach and just a short hike from the mouth of Alsea Bay where you can windsurf, crab, or just watch the seals. Excellent whale and storm watching. Sunsets are beautiful here and it's a great place to take photos.
Hall & Schuttpelz Lakes Day Use
This day use area provides access to trailhead for Hall/Schuttpelz Lake Trail #1357. Expect limited or no services. Be prepared to pack out all waste.
Hammond Marina
A 20-minute drive west of downtown Astoria, Hammond Marina is a popular boat launch for access to the Columbia River. It’s also famous for the classic scene in “Free Willy” when the famous orca whale jumps to his freedom over the breakwater.
Hanging Rock – Panther Ridge Trails
Panther Ridge Trail:Trail follows an old Native American travel corridor. Most of the trail follows Panther Ridge from Bald Knob to Buck Point. Approximately 95% of this trail is within the
Happy Camp Beach
Netarts Bay beach access. Enjoy kayaking, clamming and hiking. Public Parking and Restrooms Located North of Netarts on Highway 131 in Netarts (Parking area located at the end of Happy Camp Road)
Harris Beach State Park
Harris Beach was named after the Scottish pioneer George Harris who settled here in the late 1880s to raise sheep and cattle. The park boasts the largest island off the Oregon coast. Bird Island (also called Goat Island) is a National Wildlife Sanctuary and breeding site for such rare birds as the tufted puffin. The park of…
Haystack Rock
Haystack Rock, located in Cannon Beach at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, rises 235-feet out of the sand and the sea at the low tide line and is a protected Marine Garden. The Rock is also home to many birds, including tufted puffins…