Yachats State Recreation Area

Yachats State Recreation Area sits where the Yachats River meets the Pacific Ocean, featuring rocky shores, tide pools and varied marine environments. The coastal landscape creates different habitats for plants and sea life.

The recreation area developed through several land purchases from private owners and donations from Lincoln County between 1928 and 1986. These gradual additions created the park as it exists today.

The name comes from an indigenous language referring to a location at the mountain base, showing the original connection between this land and the people who first lived here. That link remains woven into how the place appears and feels today.

The tide pools are best explored during low tide, and you may see migrating whales passing by during certain times. The grounds include picnic tables and fishing spots scattered throughout.

The shoreline contains important fish spawning grounds with special sand formations along the water's edge. These natural features play a key role in supporting local marine species.

Location: Lincoln County

Address: Yachats State Park, 429 W 1st St, Yachats, OR 97498, USA

Phone: +(800)5516949

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=94

GPS coordinates: 44.31120,-124.10900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47