State Park

Ecola State Park

Clatsop County, Oregon

Notice: Emergency closure — details

Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed6-ft leash
Camping
Yes
Official site
stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 812-0650

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 3

Closure Emergency closureClatsop Loop Trail, west section is CLOSED until further notice due to an active landslide. Please respect closure notices for your safety.

Posted by the park 2026-04-17. Official alert

Alert General advisoryEmerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following… (more)

Emerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following these firewood tips: • Buy locally harvested firewood at or near your destination. • Buy certified heat-treated firewood ahead of time, if available.

Posted by the park 2022-08-19. Official alert

Alert General advisoryNo overnight parking is allowed at Ecola State Park.

Posted by the park 2020-01-01. Official alert

Overview

The sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, seen from a wooded headland on the Indian Beach Trail in Ecola State Park, Clatsop County,…
The sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, seen from a wooded headland on the Indian Beach Trail in Ecola State Park, Clatsop County,…. Photo: Z3lvs. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)

Ecola State Park is a park in Clatsop County, about 2 miles north of Cannon Beach.

Visitors come for wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.

Fees and passes

'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.

Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Oregon park passes

  • 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
  • Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details

From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
800-452-5687

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet

Q: Can I bring pets to the park? Pets must be on a leash not more than six feet long, and kept under physical control at all times. You're responsible to pick up after your pets. Must I leash my dog on the ocean shore? The short answer is no, but the handler of any domestic animal on the ocean shore does have responsibilities. (2) The handler of any domestic animal must be responsible for the animal's behavior and must exercise direct control over the animal while in the ocean shore state recreation area. (a) “Direct control” means that the animal is within the unobstructed sight of the handler and responds to voice commands or other methods of control. (b) Domestic animal handlers must carry a leash or restraining device at all times while in the ocean shore state recreation area. (c) Domestic animal handlers must promptly leash animals at the request or order of a park employee. (d) Handlers must prevent their animals from harassing people, wildlife and other domestic animals. (e) Animals may not be hitched or confined in a manner that may cause damage to any natural resources on the ocean shore. (f) Handlers are responsible for the removal of the animal's waste while in the ocean shore state recreation area.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Is there camping in the park?

OVERNIGHT PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED WITHIN ECOLA STATE PARK. Hiker's Camp provides an overnight stop for those hiking the Oregon Coast Trail; it is not a park-and-camp overnight area. The camping area is primitive in nature, but does have three small Adirondack-style shelters. Each of these rustic structures sleeps four on bunk bed-style wooden platforms. The shelters encircle a large fire ring and a central picnic shelter. A vault toilet is nearby, but the camp does not have water.

Again, please remember there is no overnight parking within Ecola State Park.

Is overnight parking allowed for Hiker's Camp?

OVERNIGHT PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED WITHIN ECOLA STATE PARK. Hiker's Camp provides an overnight stop for those hiking the Oregon Coast Trail; it is not a park-and-camp overnight area.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnicking

Trails

Can I drive my motorhome or truck pulling a trailer up to Ecola State Park?

The road that leads up to Ecola is very tight and has many turns, motorhomes and trucks pulling trailers are not recommended.

Why are there so many road and trail closures?

Ecola State Park was created in the 1930s on top of complex landslides that have remained active throughout the park’s history. The trails and entrance road were built before anyone understood coastal geology or best road building practices for the area, which is why trails and roads are sometimes closed for repair.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Flush toilets
  • Picnic areas
  • Nature center or museum
  • Parking

Water

  • Swimming beach

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

Accessible amenities: Wildlife

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Rules and permits

Are drones allowed?

Drones are not allowed to protect nesting shorebirds.

Getting there

Nearest town
Cannon Beach — about 2 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
45.9231, -123.9678
Phone
(503) 812-0650

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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Sources and freshness

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