Ocean Shore State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 563-8500
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Ocean Shore State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Lincoln County, in Newport.
The park supports horseback riding, fishing, 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
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Can I take my dog to the beach with me? Domestic animals (like dogs and horses) are generally welcome on Oregon’s beaches. If you chose to let them off their leash (they must be on one within state parks), you should have a leash ready in case you’re asked to restrain your pet by a state park employee. Please prevent your animal(s) from harassing wildlife and other visitors to the beach. Check out our "Pets in Parks" brochure for more information and visit our Pawsitive Parks information page. Note: There are addtional restrictions on dogs in Western Snowy Plover habitat areas. Check out the following maps to see dog-related rules for the south and north coast plover management areas. Please describe the situation and location of the animal so the OMMSN can follow up on your concerns. Please describe the situation and location of the animal so the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network (OMMSN) can follow up on your concerns.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Where can I camp on the beach?
Camping on Oregon’s ocean beaches is allowed in many areas, but please be aware of the tides and camp above the high tide line. Note: Overnight parking is not allowed in state park day-use areas or waysides.
Camping is prohibited in the following areas:
- on the beach adjacent to an Oregon State Park.
- from the south jetty of the Columbia River to Tillamook Head in Clatsop County.
- on the beaches of the following communities: Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Lincoln City, Newport, Bandon, Gold Beach and Brookings. It is your responsibility to know the city boundaries before you camp.
- in Western Snowy Plover habitat areas. These areas are signed at beach access points.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
I want to see a lighthouse while I’m at the beach. Where can I find more information?
Check out our Oregon Coast Lighthouses brochure.
Things to do
FishingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking
Trails
I’ve heard about the Oregon Coast Trail. What is it?
The 382-mile Oregon Coast Trail takes hikers across sandy beaches, forest-shaded corridors and over majestic headlands: Oregon Coast Trail page.
Fishing
Where can I find information about fishing, crabbing and clamming on Oregon’s beaches?
Opportunity abounds! Learn more about crabbing and clamming and fishing including how to obtain a shellfish and/or fishing license from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Be sure to check the ODA website for information about shellfish safety and the shellfish information hotline (1-800-448-2474) before collecting!
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Water
- Swimming beach
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Rules and permits
How many shells, agates etc. can I collect from the beach (i.e., can I take home a souvenir)?
Small quantities of driftwood, shells, agates and other non-living natural products may be taken off the ocean shore as a souvenir for non-commercial, personal use. Details for different types of products may be found in the recreation rules for the ocean shore (OAR 736-021-0090).
Respect the life here and the precious value it has for all Oregonians: follow proper tidepool etiquette when exploring some of the Ocean Shores’ more sensitive habitats.
Where can I find rules and regulations that apply to the beach?
Ocean Shore Rules and Regulations
Can I pan for gold on the beach?
Yes, recreational prospecting with non-motorized/hand-operated equipment (e.g., a gold pan) is generally allowed on the beach. The rules (see Division 21) include restrictions on quantities and types of equipment. Please return the beach to its original condition.
Read more from the park
Can I drive on the beach?
In some cases, yes. Oregon’s beaches were originally designated as a “public highway” in 1913 which set the stage for the more well-known “beach bill” which followed years later. While the beach is now a state recreation area, driving is allowed in some places. Official Oregon State Highway Maps can be obtained from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) that depict those areas where driving is allowed. There is also an online map.
Only street-legal vehicles may drive on the beach with the exception of areas designated for off-road vehicles.
ATVs are allowed in designated areas only. ATV operator permits are required.
Operators of vehicles may not disturb wildlife or other natural resources or block access, use, or the safe and uninterrupted passage of others on the ocean shore.
Details can be found in Division 21 and Division 24 rules, searchable here.
Are weddings and other special events allowed on the beach?
Yes. Please see the “Day-Use/Special events” section on this page (below).
Can I light fireworks on the beach?
No. Fireworks, rockets or any kind of explosives are not allowed on the beach. Commercial firework displays and events must be permitted by the Oregon State Fire Marshall and Oregon State Parks.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Newport
- Coordinates
- 44.6363, -124.0648
- Phone
- (541) 563-8500
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Nov 18, 2025
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology