State Parks Near Newport, Oregon
44 state park units lie within 50 miles of Newport. The closest is South Jetty, about 1 mi southwest of town. 26 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- South Jetty1 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 26of 44 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 85 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Newport, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Newport; driving distance is usually longer.
South Jetty
Popular activities here are horseback riding, fishing, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for South Jetty →Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
Things to do include fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site →Ocean Shore State Recreation Area
The park supports horseback riding, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Ocean Shore State Recreation Area →South Beach State Park
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for South Beach State Park →Agate Beach State Recreation Site
Visitors come for fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Agate Beach State Recreation Site →Lost Creek State Recreation Site
Popular activities here are fishing and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Lost Creek State Recreation Site →Beverly Beach State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Beverly Beach State Park →Brian Booth State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Brian Booth State Park →Beaver Creek
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Creek →Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
Popular activities here are hiking and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area →Seal Rock State Recreation Site
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Seal Rock State Recreation Site →Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint
Popular activities here are wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint →Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site
The park supports fishing and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site →Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint →Whale Watching Center
The park supports wildlife watching and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Whale Watching Center →W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site
Visitors come for wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site →Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
Things to do include wildlife watching and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint →Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site
The park supports fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site →Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
Things to do include fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area →Beachside State Recreation Site
The park supports fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Beachside State Recreation Site →Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site →Ellmaker State Wayside
Things to do include picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ellmaker State Wayside →Smelt Sands State Recreation Site
Popular activities here are fishing and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Smelt Sands State Recreation Site →Yachats State Recreation Area
Things to do include fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Yachats State Recreation Area →Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site
The park supports picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site →Devil's Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's Lake State Recreation Area →Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint
Visitors come for fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint →Roads End State Recreation Site
Things to do include wildlife watching and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Roads End State Recreation Site →Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site
Things to do include fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site →Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site
Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site is a natural area in Lane County, about 15 miles north of Florence.
Hours, fees and rules for Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site →Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports fishing and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint →Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park →Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site →Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
Things to do include fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint →Darlingtonia State Natural Site
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Darlingtonia State Natural Site →Bob Straub State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Bob Straub State Park →Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
Things to do include fishing and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site →Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
Visitors come for fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area →Luckiamute State Natural Area
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Luckiamute State Natural Area →Alderwood State Wayside
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Alderwood State Wayside →Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
Visitors come for wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Sitka Sedge State Natural Area →Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island →Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park →Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site
Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site is a historic site in Linn County, about 10 miles southwest of Lebanon.
Hours, fees and rules for Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Newport
- Ocean Shore State Recreation Area 2 mi northwest · Campground listed
- South Beach State Park 2 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Beverly Beach State Park 7 mi north · Campground listed
- Beachside State Recreation Site 17 mi south · Campground listed
- Devil's Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Campground listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Newport
- South Beach State Park 2 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Beachside State Recreation Site 17 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Devil's Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park 32 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park 48 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Newport
- Devil's Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Newport
- Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site 1 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ocean Shore State Recreation Area 2 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- South Beach State Park 2 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Agate Beach State Recreation Site 3 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lost Creek State Recreation Site 6 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 22 more in the list above
Hiking near Newport
- South Jetty 1 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site 1 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Ocean Shore State Recreation Area 2 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- South Beach State Park 2 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Beverly Beach State Park 7 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 20 more in the list above
Fishing near Newport
- South Jetty 1 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site 1 mi west · Fishing listed
- Ocean Shore State Recreation Area 2 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- South Beach State Park 2 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Agate Beach State Recreation Site 3 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 24 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Newport
What is the closest state park to Newport?
South Jetty is the closest, about 1 miles southwest of Newport in a straight line. Next are Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site and Ocean Shore State Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Newport?
44 state park units are within 50 miles, and 26 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Newport have camping?
8 parks list camping, the nearest being Ocean Shore State Recreation Area, South Beach State Park and Beverly Beach State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Newport?
Yes, at 1 park, including Devil's Lake State Recreation Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Newport?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Lincoln City, OR25 mi north
- Near Corvallis, OR38 mi east
- Near Salem, OR54 mi northeast
- Near McMinnville, OR58 mi northeast
- Near Eugene, OR60 mi southeast
- Near Molalla, OR80 mi northeast
- Near Hillsboro, OR83 mi northeast
- Near Beaverton, OR84 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.