• Beachside State Recreation Site has a campground and day-use area
• It gives easy access to 6 miles of Waconda Beach sandy shore
Beachside State Recreation Site sits right at the beach between Yachats and Waldport. This state park has a campground and day-use area with easy access to Waconda Beach.
The day-use area sits north of the entrance and has picnic tables, accessible flush toilets, and beach access.
Beachside State Recreation Site is a fantastic beachfront camping spot with plenty of adventures in the area, including beachcombing, nature viewing, picnicking, hiking, kayaking, surfing, surf fishing, and more.
Hiking, Biking, & Beachcombing
Sandy Wakonda Beach stretches for 6 miles from Yaquina John Point in the north to the edge of the rocky shoreline of Yachats in the south. This provides plenty of area for a relaxing stroll or an extended hike as well as fat biking.
Since Wakonda Beach is sandy, there isn't much rockhounding here. Unless you show up after a winter storm on the low tide when some gemstones might surface.
Beachcombing, however, is great. The length of the beach allows you to walk for hours and look for sea shells, sea glass, driftwood, and other gifts of the ocean.
Fishing
Wakonda Beach is a fantastic place for surf fishing. You can expect to catch sea perch, rockfish, greenling, and other species.
Surfing And Kayaking
The shore of the state park is an excellent spot for multiple water activities, including surfing and kayaking.
Surfers prefer the stormy weather for the exciting waves, while kayakers usually appear during the calmer times.
Beachside State Recreation Site Camping, Lodging & Vacation Rentals
Beachside State Recreation Site campground is open from March 15 to October 31 and offers 32 electric sites with water (2 accessible), 42 tent sites with water nearby, and 2 accessible yurts (1 is pet-friendly). There are hot showers, flush toilets, and firewood for sale. Reserve the site.
Tillicum Beach Campground is located one mile south.
The nearest lodging is available in Yachats and Waldport.
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long term stay in Yachats
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long term stay in Waldport
Beachside State Recreation Site | Facts
Open: Year-round for day-use, from March 15 to October 31 for camping
Managed by: Oregon State Parks
Amenities: Restrooms, picnic tables, campground, showers
Activities: Beachcombing, camping, fishing, surfing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, and nature viewing
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: Yes
Beachside State Recreation Site is located:
- 5 mile north of Yachats
- 31 miles north of Florence
- 91 miles northwest of Eugene.
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Beachside State Recreation Site
From Waldport,
- Take US-101 South for 3.3 miles
- Turn right onto Beachside State Park.