Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site

Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site is a coastal park along the Pacific Ocean featuring a wide sandy beach and natural tide pools teeming with marine life. The northern section includes Tenmile Creek, which runs through the site and eventually flows into the ocean.

The site became part of Oregon's state park system between 1967 and 1969 through land purchases from private owners. These acquisitions established what visitors see today as a public coastal recreation area.

The beach remains a place where people fish and gather shellfish from the tide pools, following practices that go back generations. You can see locals and visitors working the rocks throughout the day, especially during low tide.

The site stays open year-round with restroom and picnic facilities, though parking may close during bad weather or high tides. Plan your visit around the tide schedule to get the best views of the tide pools and avoid slippery rocks.

The tide pools are home to starfish, sea urchins, and other marine creatures that are easy to spot when the water is low. These pools offer glimpses into small underwater ecosystems that few people get to see up close.