Winchuck State Recreation Site, State recreational area in southern Oregon, United States.
Winchuck State Recreation Site is a state park in Curry County, Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It lies about 4 metres above sea level, roughly 7.8 km from Brookings, with the Pacific Ocean immediately to the southwest and a 416-metre ridge about 1.7 km to the south.
The site was acquired by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in 1964 to provide public beach access. Converting private land into public recreation space marked a key moment in coastal protection for the region.
The site lies in Curry County about 7.8 km from Brookings, on the coastal side of a wooded, hilly area where the Winchuck River meets the Pacific. The surrounding land is forested, and the nearest open water is the ocean to the south and west.
The site has a parking facility and is open year-round for activities like fishing and clamming. Visitors should check tide schedules and prepare for changing coastal weather conditions.
The park lies about 4 metres above sea level, roughly 7.8 km from Brookings, and the nearest sea is to its south-west. The surrounding land rises to a 416-metre summit about 1.7 km to the north-east, and the area has a Mediterranean climate averaging 11 °C.
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