Oswald West State Park
Arch Cape, Oregon
| Address: | Oswald West State Park, Arch Cape, OR 97102, USA |
| GPS: |
45°45'55.3"N 123°58'45.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
Restrooms Picnic Tables Trails Rocks Pet Friendly State Park
Hike and Swim
This 2,484-acre state park is located just two hours west of Portland and provides numerous hiking and surfing opportunities. It's also home to one of the better beaches along the Oregon Coast with a secluded sandy beach. It's called Short Sands beach but the locals call it "Shorty's". There are miles and miles of trails through the amazing rainforest that is Oswald West State Park. These trails offer gorgeous scenery of the forest and the Pacific Ocean. If you want a break from hiking, walk down to the beach and explore the amazing tide pools where you'll find neat little sea creatures hiding.This is a great place for anyone young or old to explore!
If hiking isn't your thing, surfing is a common activity many locals and visitors enjoy. Although this part of the coast isn't as well-known like other areas, it is still teeming with activity and can be quite busy during the summer and especially on weekends. This beach has exposed beach break and reliable and consistent waves any time of the year making this an ideal surfing destination. You will likely see many people in wetsuits carrying their surfboards down to the beach to catch the next big wave.
NOTE: Watch out for dangerous rip tides and make sure you know how to spot them.
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Oswald State Park/Short Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Oregon North, USA)
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https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Oswald-West-State-ParkOswald West State Park - Oregon State Parks
\n\tStretching along four miles of coastline in dense, temperate rainforest, Oswald West State Park has a beautifully secluded sandy beach and miles of trails leading to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This vast, scenic treasure is without a doubt one of the most spectacular parks in Oregon. Located two hours west of Portland on the north Oregon Coast, Oswald West State Park is popular with surfers, hikers and beach goers and has much to offer in the way of recreation.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Arch Cape, Oregon
- Head south on US-101 S toward Cedar Ln (2.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Falcon Cove Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Elk Flat Rd (0.6 mi)
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