Can you reserve a site at Ocean Beach Day Use?

No. Ocean Beach Day Use is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Ocean Beach Day Use

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Siuslaw National Forest (NF) · Open Access

65 ft
Elevation

This small day use area - located between Florence,OR and Waldport, OR - is great for picnicking or relaxing after a long drive on Highway 101.

It also provides nice access to the beach.

A short, paved walkway from the parking lot to a set of concrete stairs, leads to the beach.

Getting there

From Florence, OR travel North on Highway 101 for 14 miles. Ocean Beach entrance is on the west side of Highway 101.

44.18845, -124.11443 · 44°11'18.4"N 124°6'52.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 65°F in Aug, down to 52°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	53	54	55	57	59	62	64	65	65	61	56	52
Low °F	42	41	42	43	47	50	52	52	50	48	44	41
Precip in	11.8	8.7	9.7	6.6	4.3	3.1	0.9	0.9	2.1	6.2	10.7	13.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Ocean Beach Day Use

Can you reserve a site at Ocean Beach Day Use?: No. Ocean Beach Day Use is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Newport to Florence 13.5 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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