Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park is a coastal preserve in Oregon featuring two freshwater lakes bordered by sand dunes and forest. The site covers roughly 1,400 acres and connects different habitats from open beach areas to wooded hillsides.

The site was developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which built bathing facilities and shelter structures. This Depression-era infrastructure now forms a recognized historic district within the park.

The park honors Jessie M. Honeyman, a key figure in Oregon's efforts to protect its coastline from development. Her name represents a commitment to keeping these natural spaces accessible to the public and safe from commercial use.

The park offers multiple lodging options from tent sites to cabin-style accommodations for different preferences and budgets. Visitors should check ahead to learn which areas allow vehicle access and which are meant for walking only.

From October through April, visitors can drive all-terrain vehicles directly onto North America's largest coastal sand dunes from the H Loop camping zone. This seasonal adventure draws people specifically looking for this kind of outdoor activity.

Location: Lane County

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=95

GPS coordinates: 43.92889,-124.10694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57