Yachats State Recreation Area, also known as Yachats State Park, is a scenic coastal gem located in the town of Yachats at the mouth of the Yachats River. The park features a sandy shore dotted with rocky outcroppings, all set amid lush coastal greenery.

The most striking feature of the area is its rugged shoreline, where waves crash dramatically against the cliffs. An observation platform allows visitors to enjoy mesmerizing winter storms and is also an excellent spot for whale and bird watching.

Picnic tables and accessible flush restrooms are available, and most of the concrete walkways, including the observation platform, are wheelchair accessible.

Yachats State Recreation Area - Things to Do

Yachats State Recreation Area is popular with hikers, whale watchers, anglers, tidepool explorers, rock collectors, and anyone who enjoys breathtaking ocean views and tranquil sunsets.

Rockhounding

The rocky shore at Yachats is a rockhounding paradise, especially after winter storms and at low tide, when the largest gemstones can often be found.

The banks of the Yachats River also offer opportunities to search for unique rocks. Common finds include agates, jaspers, petrified wood, fossils, and serpentine.

Tidepool Exploring

The intertidal zone at Yachats is full of life. As the tide recedes, tidepools reveal colorful sea anemones, crabs, starfish, purple sea urchins, California mussels, and other marine creatures in their natural habitat.

Please, remember to be careful and not step on or remove any ocean plants and animals.