Beaver Creek State Natural Area, State natural area near Newport, United States.
Beaver Creek State Natural Area is a natural area along the Oregon coast with about 886 acres of forest, wetlands, and meadows. The site features hiking trails and water access points for paddling activities.
The land was bought from private owners between 1938 and 1968, including a 10-acre gift from Lincoln County in 1963. Beaver Creek State Natural Area opened to the public on October 1, 2010. In 2013 the site was merged with Ona Beach State Park into Brian Booth State Park, named for the first chair of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission (c. 1937–2012).
The area teaches visitors about local nature through informative panels and programs that show how animals and plants interact across the seasons. These educational features help people understand how the ecosystem functions.
Visitors can explore by choosing between hiking trails or paddling on the water, with a visitor center available for more detailed information. Well-maintained facilities make it easy to navigate the site.
Beaver Creek State Natural Area opened to the public on October 1, 2010, and since 2013 it has been part of Brian Booth State Park together with Ona Beach State Park. The merged park is named after Brian Booth, the first chairperson of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission, who died in March 2012.
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