• Paradise Point State Recreation Site provides access to secluded Garrison Beach
• The area is great for beachcombing, watching wildlife, and winter storms
Paradise Point State Recreation Site, with the Garrison Beach named after the adjacent Garrison Lake, is a secluded shoreline near Port Orford. This is a scenic location to enjoy a quiet stroll on the beach, collect rocks and sea shells, or view the storms with distant sea stacks in the background.
Paradise Point State Recreation Site has a gravel parking area with a short trail leading down to the beach. Beach access is also possible by vehicle via a rough access road, but a 4WD is strongly recommended, as standard cars can easily get stuck.
In places, the beach is uneven and experiences powerful shore breaks. Use extra caution during stormy weather, especially near the steeper sections of the shoreline.
Paradise Point State Recreation Site – Things to Do
Wildlife and Winter Storm Watching
You can see the ocean clearly from the parking lot, and this can be a fantastic place to enjoy winter storms. Wildlife watching is great here, too. You can see whales and a variety of sea birds, including whimbrels.
Rockhounding and Beachcombing
Garrison Beach is a very productive place for rockhounding and beachcombing, especially after big storms. Agates are plentiful here, but you can also find a variety of other ocean treasures for your collection.
Paradise Point Site Accommodations
There is no camping at the park or the beach. The closest campground is at Humbug Mountain State Park, 8 miles south. The campground is open year-round and has 84 sites (including 33 with electric and water hookups).
For more comfortable accommodations, consider staying in Port Orford.
Paradise Point State Recreation Site | Facts
Open: Year-round for day-use
Managed by: Oregon State Parks
Amenities: Vault toilet
Activities: Beachcombing and rockhounding
Distance from the parking area to the beach: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Paradise Point State Recreation Site is located:
- 2 miles northwest of Port Orford
- 30 miles north of Gold Beach
- 51 miles south of Coos Bay.
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Directions to Paradise Point State Recreation Site
From Highway 101 in Port Orford,
- Take Highway 101 North for 1 mile
- Turn left onto Paradise Point Road and follow it for 1 mile until you reach your destination.
Paradise Point State Recreation Site and Garrison Beach Directions