Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island, incorporated with the Clay Myer State Natural Area, on the Oregon Coast is easy to miss. It's way off the beaten path and, easy to drive by without noticing it.

It is in Tillamook County, north of Pacific City and just off of Sandlake Road. It's not even close to 101.

It is Oregon's only camping island.  And, it's quiet and peaceful because not many folks know about it. On the day I was there I saw only two campsites that were occupied.

The campground, itself is eight acres with thirty campsites. The whole site is about 200 acres along with the Myers Natural Area.

The water around the island is called "Sandlake" and is only, in general about two feet deep at high tide...but, some neat kayaking...probably best to go with someone that knows the water, though.

If you are into hiking there is a 2 1/2 mile loop trail. It was interesting that there was a warning about bear sightings and, what to do if you encounter one. My wife and I had taken a hike earlier or, we would have walked the entire loop.

To get to it, you cross a bridge into this cool setting.

Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island Oregon - Check Out The Blue Herons - The Mainland Is Off To The Left

Whalen Island Oregon - Queen Anne And Foxgloves

Clay Myers State Natural Area

Whalen Island Oregon

Whalen Island Oregon

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South Beach State Park

South Beach State Park sits on almost five hundred acres...it's huge and it's cool! For those that don't know, the Park is located in South Beach, Oregon (Newport) not too far south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.

It is a nice clean park with RV parking, tent spaces and Yurts. It has direct access to a pristine beach where you can dig in the sand, with you shovel and bucket to your heart's content...walk, surf, relax on the beach or, whatever.

My wife and I walk regularly on the nearby "Old Jetty" trails that are covered with wood chips. However, there are paved trails, too. Also, there are equestrian trails.

Rates for the prime season is basically six bucks for a hiker-biker, $29.00 for electrical hookup and, up to $77 for a group tent per day.

It's close, and almost within walking distance (but, not quite) of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, "Aquarium Village", Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center, NOAA Headquarters and the Rogue Brewery.

Here are some random photos:

South Beach Campground Oregon

 

Best RV Campgrounds

South Beach Campground Oregon - Oh Yeah, Come And Try To Take My Lunch, Dude!

South Beach Campground Oregon

South Beach Campground Oregon

 

South Beach State Park Newport

  

South Beach State Park Newport

South Beach State Park Newport

South Beach State Park Newport

South Beach State Park Newport

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