Great place! I called late on a Tuesday, thinking no one would be there- I was wrong, there was an…read moreextremely helpful Camp Host. I got a spot (for my tepee) right over the ocean, and right by the restroom! Inexpensive, neat, tidy, and sleepy. I would recommend to anyone- except!- A whiner. If you are gonna whine about anything, just stay home. You shouldn't be camping anyways. This place is Awesome!

The Bruceport County Park is an oddity. If you're tenting or dry camping, then wow. The sites are…read moresimply beautiful, many of them with stunning views from the top of the bluffs overlooking Willapa Bay. There's plenty of grassy fields, trees, and more, offering nearly every site plenty of privacy. If however you're in a RV rig, and looking for a full hookup, they decided to place all 7 hookup spots right next to each other on a gravel island. You and your neighbors will be crammed like sardines, with no room for table, fire pits, nothing. Also, the facilities are in dire need of some TLC. Really too bad, since the campground itself has truly tremendous potential, but clearly lacks any incentive to up its game. If the county ever sells this park to a driven and creative entrepreneur, then this could become one of the best parks out there.

Sadly Damon Point is no longer accessible by foot and remains closed as of march 9, 2026…read more See most up to date information on the visit Ocean Shores website: https://www.osgov.com/news_detail_T6_R1303.php When it was accessible, it was truly a glorious park.

Maybe my maps app was misguiding me, but it said this location is permanently closed. I tried a few…read moredifferent routes and I wasn't able to locate the park. It kept taking me to construction areas and then a neighborhood area. I was looking forward to this park because of the driftwood from the pictures. It was my first time in Ocean Shores, so I'll give it another try next visit.

The Willapa is extensive with sections in various places. This review is for the Art Trail just off…read moreHwy 101 across the highway from the boat launch to Long Island. It's a short trail, completely on boardwalk. Off to either side you'll find nature-related sculptures amongst the plants. Halfway up the boardwalk, there's a spur that leads to the more physically demanding Cutthroat Trail. A nice diversion if you're driving past on 101 but not a destination. Going over to Long Island would be a destination.

Somehow we've never noticed Teal Slough as we've travelled through. Luckily the hubby noticed info…read moreonline about some old growth beauties here so we stopped by recently to see for ourselves. The out & back trail itself is fairly uneventful, but take those short off-shoots when the posted sign with the tree symbol makes an appearance. There are definitely some larger lovelies up there that make a brief trek worth every step. If you're a tree lover like myself I highly recommend Teal Slough, another cool spot within the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge.

Home is where the heart is. This area was my stomping…read more grounds for many moons! I use to go to Ecola state park, regularly growing up. Go on hikes,look for rocks shells,surf, get lost in nature, just sit in the grass and watch the ocean. Here is what you can do at Ecola State Park: Hiking & Walking: Explore trails ranging from easy strolls to challenging hikes through Sitka spruce forests. The Clatsop Loop Trail follows the path of1806 explorers, while the Oregon Coast Trail offers longer, scenic treks. Indian Beach: A popular, secluded cove for surfing, sunbathing, and tide-pooling to see sea stars and anemones. Viewpoints: Take in spectacular vistas from Ecola Point, including views of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse ("Terrible Tilly") and distant Haystack Rock. Wildlife Viewing: The park is known for herds of elk grazing in the meadows, as well as sightings of bald eagles and migrating gray whales. Picnicking: Enjoy lunch at the picnic areas located on the grassy bluffs with ocean views. Photography: The dramatic, moody coastline provides excellent opportunities for photography. Oregon State

Forgive me for this late review. I should have written it long ago, but perhaps the trees and the…read moreocean were patient enough to wait. The drive through the forest is a passage into another world. Sitka spruce and hemlock lean over the road as if they are curious about you. At the end of the road the land opens and the Pacific announces itself in vast gray blues and greens, broken by sea stacks that rise like stubborn monuments. The trails are generous. Some wander to secret beaches, others climb to high points where the ocean and horizon meet like two old friends. Indian Beach is a gathering of tide pools, surfers, and quiet sand. Crescent Beach feels private, almost hidden, with the company of seals if you are lucky. Wildlife belongs here as much as people. Elk graze, eagles soar, and sometimes whales turn the water into theater. The park offers all of this without asking much in return, except that you take your time. Bring layers because the wind and mist move through the park like they own the place. Take your time. Sit, watch, breathe. This park gives you a rare combination of accessibility, natural beauty, and serenity. I regret not praising this place sooner. Ecola State Park holds the kind of beauty that makes you feel both small and fortunate. Five stars, without hesitation.

This is a fun playground on the oregon coast. Lots of play structure to run about on. Featuring…read morebalance beams, monkey bars, and slides. My kids had a lot of fun, the problem came when they had to go the bathroom... It looks like the bathrooms at the park are closed for vandalism so that was inconvenient for us.

Was visiting Astoria for a day and my toddler needed to burn off some energy. Lo and behold, we…read morefound this park with an AMAZING play structure. Hands down one of the better ones we've seen. There's a separate areas for very young kids and another area for bigger kids. Also has convenient bathrooms. Our 2 year old had so much fun. We had no trouble finding parking right on the street. Will definitely come back here again.

I have mixed feelings how eligible some state parks are in Washington. Some are absolutely stellar,…read moreout of this world, highly memorable and beautiful and some that are simply underwhelming or disappointing even. Well that's not the case at all with Cape Disappointment State Park. It is truly an amazing place. You get to see two lighthouses, beautiful views, the ocean and if you're lucky maybe even a whale. Which is exactly what we did see. We saw a Gray Whale lazing about in the water with it's fin treading water before quietly disappearing into the water. Of course taking in nature walks and hikes are a good option here too if it suits your fancy. I can definitely recommend very highly in regards to visiting this lovely park. It's truly a great one for the state!

This is a must! It is so beautiful, well maintained. Weather wasn't the best but could drive around…read moremost of the park. Took the wrong road and didn't get to the ocean side. Dog didn't enjoy the road on the bay side, to many turns and up and down.

The only public oyster beach. Need shellfish license…read moreShuck in place Beautiful seascape scenery Small parking lot Interpretive center Expanding on the original review - You like oysters, and want to do ALL the work. You need: WDFW Shellfish license Rubber boots oyster knife bucket (more on that in a second) Harvested oyster container Basic counting skills (Min. size 2 1/2" measured across longest distance of shell. Daily limit 18. OYSTERS must be shucked on the beach. OYSTERS consumed on the beach count toward a limit. Leave shells on the same tideland and tide height where they were taken. INFO 7/2018 check for latest rules) Walk along the pipeline out as far as you like, and then into the muck. You will start finding oysters; i put them in my 5 gallon bucket until i get how many i'd like (usually a dozen), then I walk back in the muck towards shore and find or make a small pool of water (for rinsing), dump oysters into a pile and turn the bucket upside down to sit on to shuck the oysters (shells must be left in the tidelands) You can find you-tubes on how to shuck them. I like to rinse the freshly shucked oysters a bit before putting into my sealed container. Enjoy!

very awsome place bring your clam shuvelread more

This park has a playground, fishing dock, basketball courts and picnic tables. Huge lawn as well…read more Next to the canals that feed I to the lake. Park benches to rest or watch the kiddos play.

This was a lovely little park and we thoroughly enjoyed a windy morning here. The playground was…read moreperfect for all three of my kids with plenty of different equipment to explore. Nearby was a covered picnic table, large parking lot, baseball diamond, basketball court, and small airport! Lots of grassy space to run around and explore. There was also almost no litter/garbage in the area - unlike other places we visited in Ocean Shores! On a Sunday morning it was very quiet. Another time, we might come here with a picnic to spend the day.

Easy to imagine you are in an enchanted forest here. 128 acres with a couple of different trails…read moreabout 2 miles total. It is beautiful and quiet. Several spots to look out onto duck lake also.

Enjoyed the trails here. We were searching out shaded trails when traveling through the area and…read morelucked upon Weatherwax. Nothing epic, but it was the only forest type trail system we found in the immediate area. We only took a portion, a bit more than the loop. Some winding & uneven walking surfaces...trails maintained and easy to follow. Street parking only, but wide enough you can get completely off the road.