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The 5 Best State Parks in Newport, Oregon (OR)
With its ideal location on the magnificently rugged Oregon Coast, the entire city of Newport is a natural observatory that offers a number of fun and educational activities for the whole family. Spend the morning exploring tide pools, combing the beach for fossils and spotting marine life in their natural habitats. Then head over to the Oregon Coast Aquarium where you can pet an octopus and walk through a glass tunnel surrounded by sharks. Newport is also home to two lighthouses, one of which is the tallest on the Oregon Coast. Historic Nye Beach, with its colorful cottages and laid-back atmosphere, is the perfect spot for a picnic and a quick rest from all the sightseeing.
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1. Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,036 reviews
Reviewed By 007DAWG - Renton, United States
It's a nice simple little recreational area that doesn't really require a lot of walking. The views are spectacular, we were there on a nice sunny day and the waves crashing were impressive, can only imagine how incredible it would be on an a stormy day with a major tidal surge. Definitely make this stop!
2. Lost Creek State Park
3. Yaquina Bay State Recreation Area
4. South Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By ShirleyG958 - Springfield, United States
OREGON South Beach State Park near Newport, Oregon $31 per night water/elect at site dump station at exist Oregon no longer charges for out of state visitors Verizon cell service-not sure about other carriers My visit 3/29-4/2 Site D-29 This State Park is 100 miles from 1-5 and a beautiful drive to the ocean. Once at the park luscious trees and green grassy areas welcome you. There is a large tent camping area ($19 per night) with the most beautiful fully paved parking sites. One of the most beautiful dry camping areas. I have a 22’ Winnebago Outlook and will probably choose this area to camp next visit. Every tent camping site looked large enough to accommodate a large Class A. This area was under construction this visit in preparation for opening soon. RV sites are very large. Some have a lot of privacy while some in the middle are smaller and great for sun worshipers. I love cooking on a campfire. The fire pits are the higher type that makes cooking easier than some pits. What I love about this park- Location to the ocean waves and well maintained trails with signage. Sites are huge and some with lots of privacy Miles of trails to hike with short trails to the beach Miles of paved trails for bike riding Great clean bath/showers (no coins needed) Close to walk to South Beach Fish Market, Rogue Brewery and Off the Hook Cafe. Huge playground for children making it super family friendly. Run out of wood no problem. Bundles are $5. Park hosts and Park employees are friendly, helpful and always seem to be around. YaquinaCab.com 541-265-9552 Anywhere in Newport of $10….please tip generously My favorite camping is boondocking in our National Forests. Colder weather has me searching out electricity. I highly recommend this State Park. Location is key and this park has it. Highly suggest one reserve on line. reserveamerica.com $8 fee. If you have no reservation you can drive through, find a site with a one night only sticker and visit for one night. Leave a note in your pay envelope asking the park staff if the site or another site is available for further nights to lengthen your visit.
5. Agate Beach State Recreation Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By 927mariahp - Portland, United States
I have been to Newport MANY times in my life. I grew up in Oregon, but I had never been to Agate beach until yesterday. Boy, was I missing out! It is the cleanest most uniquely beautiful beach I've seen in a long time! I mean, you can't really go wrong on the Oregon Coast, but this beach has something special about it =) You can see the light house from the beach too which makes it so endearing <3
