Beverly Beach State Park
Oregon (Central Coast County)
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Beverly Beach State Park sits along Oregon’s Central Coast between Newport and Depoe Bay, tucked into a forested creek canyon that opens directly onto a sweeping stretch of Pacific shoreline. The park’s defining feature is its location — a sheltered, wooded campground connected by a short underpass trail to a wide, wind-sculpted beach that runs for miles in either direction.
The beach itself is the main draw. Tidepooling along the rocky outcrops reveals sea stars, anemones, and hermit crabs at low tide. Beachcombers hunt for agates, jasper, and fossilized shells washed up by winter storms. The flat, firm sand makes for excellent walking, and the views north toward Cape Foulweather are striking on clear days.
Back in the campground, Spencer Creek winds through a corridor of Sitka spruce and shore pine, creating a surprisingly sheltered feel just steps from the ocean. The park offers tent sites, full-hookup RV spots, and a handful of yurts — making it one of the more versatile overnight options on the coast. A small nature trail loops through the old-growth canopy along the creek, popular with birders spotting winter wrens and varied thrushes.
Beverly Beach makes a strong base camp for exploring the Newport area. The Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center are a short drive south, and Otter Crest Loop offers dramatic cliff views to the north.
Visit between June and September for the driest weather, though storm-watching season from November through February draws its own devoted crowd.
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