Oswald West State Park
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Oswald West State Park
Arch Cape, OR 97102 - (800) 551-6949
Chamber Rating
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Patrick Horvath
Spectacular meeting of river, sand, and sea. Short Sands is a stunning cove that is popular with surfers, even in October, and the well maintained and very moderate walk from the parking area passes through stunning old growth forest. Some of the cedars and Sitka spruce rival California's redwoods in size and majesty. We hiked into the beach from the Elk Flats trail and passed through jaw-dropping forest. Most of the trail is within earshot of US 101, unfortunately, but otherwise you could easily imagine you were walking through a primordial rain forest, with a pterodactyl around the next bend. The trail from Elk Flats to the beach can be a bit mucky and has some significant elevation changes, so you need a good pair of shoes and to be in at least decent shape to make it to the Short Sands beach and back.
Oct 24th, 2021 -
Tammie Brown
Beautiful
Oct 23rd, 2021 -
Thomas Smith
Super
Oct 23rd, 2021 -
Aidan Marcuss
Amazing beach at the end of a short hike thru some old growth
Oct 21st, 2021 -
Emily Korpi
Oct 20th, 2021
Contact Info
- (800) 551-6949
Questions & Answers
Q What is the phone number for Oswald West State Park?
A The phone number for Oswald West State Park is: (800) 551-6949.
Q Where is Oswald West State Park located?
A Oswald West State Park is located at Oswald West State Park, Arch Cape, OR 97102
Q How is Oswald West State Park rated?
A Oswald West State Park has a 4.8 Star Rating from 2021 reviewers.
Ratings and Reviews
Oswald West State Park
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( 2021 Reviews )Patrick Horvath on Google
Spectacular meeting of river, sand, and sea. Short Sands is a stunning cove that is popular with surfers, even in October, and the well maintained and very moderate walk from the parking area passes through stunning old growth forest. Some of the cedars and Sitka spruce rival California's redwoods in size and majesty. We hiked into the beach from the Elk Flats trail and passed through jaw-dropping forest. Most of the trail is within earshot of US 101, unfortunately, but otherwise you could easily imagine you were walking through a primordial rain forest, with a pterodactyl around the next bend. The trail from Elk Flats to the beach can be a bit mucky and has some significant elevation changes, so you need a good pair of shoes and to be in at least decent shape to make it to the Short Sands beach and back.
Tammie Brown on Google
Beautiful
Thomas Smith on Google
Super
Aidan Marcuss on Google
Amazing beach at the end of a short hike thru some old growth
Emily Korpi on Google
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Overall Rating
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