Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site

The Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site extends along the northern Oregon coast, offering sandy beaches and direct access to the Pacific Ocean waters.

The park grounds were purchased from private owners between 1967 and 1969, with Governor Oswald West constructing his family vacation retreat north of the current site.

The name Tolovana comes from an Alaskan Native American word meaning 'river of sticks', selected when the Warren family mapped the surrounding park streets.

The recreation site maintains day-use hours from sunrise to sunset, with facilities including a playground on the north side of the parking area.

Located less than a mile from the 235-foot Haystack Rock, the site provides opportunities to observe nesting seabirds and explore natural tide pools.

Location: Oregon

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=141

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=141

GPS coordinates: 45.87340,-123.96200

Latest update: March 16, 2025 11:02