Beachside State Recreation Site in Oregon, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-26. Check linked official notices before travel.

Beachside State Recreation Site is a seasonal Oregon coast campground a few miles south of Waldport. Stay here for close beach access, kite flying, or watching the ocean from shore. Both day use and camping run March 15–October 31, with camping subject to weather.

Camp close to the beach

The sandy beach is the main attraction. Choose a tent site, a site with electrical and water hookups, or one of two yurts to keep the shore close to your overnight base.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Watch the surf and flood conditions

Sneaker waves can surge unexpectedly up the beach. Keep watching the ocean, stay clear of drift logs, and check tides before a shore walk. The booking provider also warns of flooding from tides and heavy rain in spring and fall. Read the Oregon beach safety guidance before exploring.

Protect the coast and campground

Buy local or certified heat-treated firewood to help limit invasive insects. Fireworks are prohibited in state parks and on the ocean shore. Park vehicles on pavement at campsites.

Reserve the right site

Reservations open up to six months ahead. Yurts require reservations; one is pet-friendly. At the official Beachside booking page, check your site’s dimensions, operating dates, and total rate. Yurt parking permits one vehicle, with no RVs or trailers in that area.

Maps, location, and access

Beachside lies a few miles south of Waldport on Oregon’s central coast. Use the campground map on the Oregon State Parks site to choose between tent, electrical, and yurt areas before arrival.

Nearby parks

Smelt Sands State Recreation Site near Yachats offers the historic 804 Trail and an ocean viewpoint. Farther north, South Beach State Park in south Newport offers beach access and walking trails near Yaquina Bay Bridge. Both make practical coastal road stops.

Beach walks and ocean watching

Make time for a walk on the broad sandy beach, flying a kite, or looking for whales from shore. Keep your plans flexible when storms or high tides affect safe beach access.

Camping facilities and accessibility

There are 32 electrical sites with water, 42 tent sites with nearby water, two yurts, and a hiker/biker camp. Flush toilets and hot showers serve the campground. Two campsites and both yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities. Electrical sites do not have sewer hookups.

About Beachside

The former Big Creek State Park

The state purchased the land in 1944 for beach access and to preserve native shore pine and vegetation. The Highway Commission changed the original Big Creek State Park name in 1957 to avoid confusion with other public areas.

Shore pine and the ocean edge

Native shore pine and coastal vegetation were part of the site’s original preservation purpose. The shore also provides a place to watch for whales.

Contact

Park information: 541-563-3220. Reservations: 800-452-5687. The statewide questions and rules explain general booking conditions.