• Tseriadun State Recreation Site features a secluded sand and gravel shore
• Agate Beach is great for rockhounding, especially for agates
Tseriadun State Recreation Site with Agate Beach is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts right in Port Orford. A mile-long beach with Garrison Lake nearby is a fantastic spot for beachcombing, fishing, nature viewing, and picnicking. Take a peaceful stroll along the ocean with distant sea stacks, beautifully weathered driftwood sitting right on the sand, and wildflowers blooming in the spring.
A 200-yard gravel and sand trail will take you from the parking lot to Agate Beach. The beach is gravel and coarse sand, making it easy to walk on, and it is also a very productive place for agate hunting.
During low tides, you can explore a cove with a small gravel beach near the headland. Pay attention to the tide timing so you do not get stranded.
Tseriadun State Recreation Site – Things to Do
Rockhounding
During winter, especially after storms, you have the highest chance of finding unique pieces for your collection. Agates are plentiful here, hence the name, but you can also find jasper, a lot of seashells, and other gifts of the ocean.
Fishing
The 130-acre Garrison Lake sits right next to Agate Beach, and it is a great place for trout fishing. Rainbow and cutthroat trout are plentiful here.
Picnicking
A picnic area features a tree-shaded picnic area and restrooms. Generally, this spot doesn't attract crowds so that you can enjoy it in peace.
Tseriadun State Recreation Site Camping, Lodging & Vacation Rentals
There is no camping at Tseriadun State Recreation Site. The closest campground is at Humbug Mountain State Park, around 5 miles away. This campground has 84 sites (including 33 with electric and water hookups) and is open year-round.
For more accommodations, visit Port Orford.
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long term stay at Port Orford
Tseriadun State Recreation Site | Facts
Open: Year-round for day use
Managed by: Oregon State Parks
Amenities: Restrooms, picnic tables
Activities: Beachcombing, tidepool exploring, fishing, hiking, & nature viewing
Distance from the parking area to the beach: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Tseriadun State Recreation Site (Agate Beach) is located:
- 30 miles north of Gold Beach
- 112 miles southwest of Roseburg
- 160 miles southwest of Eugene.
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Directions to Tseriadun State Recreation Site (Agate Beach)
From Highway 101 in Port Orford,
- Turn left onto 9th Street from Highway 101 and follow it for 0.1 miles
- Keep straight on 9th Street when it turns into Agate Beach Rd
- Follow Agate Beach Road for 0.5 miles to your destination.