South Beach State Park

Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast.

Stop by the Hospitality Center to get maps, brochures, purchase souvenirs or camp items, or to check out free discs and horse-shoes.

Attractions nearby include the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse , Yaquina Head Lighthouse , and marine life exhibits at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Year-round Camping Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks. reserveamerica. com . Reservations required for yurt stays.

You do not need to be a registered camper to use the dump station. Registered state park camping casts only need to pay once

Located just south of the South Jetty , this is your gateway to exploring Newport. The paved Jetty Trail provides a perfect place to jog or ride a bicycle.

Our equestrian trail to the beach begins at the South Jetty equestrian trailhead. Park next to the trailhead and enjoy a beautiful sunset by horseback!

Other activities around the park include fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing and beach combing.

A playground area, horse-shoe pits, and a 18-hole disc golf course are near the campground area.

Enjoy exploring the freshwater marsh and forested uplands of Beaver Creek Natural Area , 7 miles south of the park.

Five miles of trails wind through the marsh and up into through the forest and meadows, showcasing views of the ocean on a clear day.

The park combines two areas once separately maintained, South Beach Wayside and South Newport State Park. The land was acquired by gift, exchange and purchase between 1933 and 1970. Gifts were received from Edith M. Bowman, Robert and Cherie Kiewel, Lincoln County and W. J. and Janet Wineberg. The lands were obtained to protect the south bridge area from encroachment and also to provide public access to the beach.