Brian Booth State Park, State park on central coast, Oregon.
Brian Booth State Park is a coastal reserve on Oregon's central shore that protects forests, wetlands, sandy beaches, and the winding Beaver Creek. The land spans two main sections, Ona Beach and Beaver Creek, each offering distinct environments for visitors to explore.
The area was historically used by travelers who drove along the beach at low tide following Beaver Creek as a passage. Before the Coast Highway was built, this sandy route served as a common pathway for early motorists.
The name Ona comes from Chinook Jargon, in which it means razor clam, a reference to the shellfish gathered on these beaches. The park's two sections, Ona Beach and Beaver Creek, were merged in 2013 under the name of Brian Booth, the first chairperson of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission.
The park lies about 9 miles (14 km) south of Newport, with Ona Beach straddling Beaver Creek. Beaver Creek State Natural Area opened to the public on October 1, 2010. The park is also the western terminus of the Corvallis to the Sea Trail, whose official opening was August 21, 2021.
The property marks the western endpoint of the Corvallis to the Sea Trail, a connection route that opened in 2021. This path links inland regions directly to the Pacific shore.
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