Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island, Oregon state park near Tillamook, United States

Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island is a state park in Tillamook County, Oregon, created in 2000. Whalen Island is not a true island: it sits within the Sand Lake estuary and surrounding wetlands, about 6 metres above sea level. A 1.5-mile loop trail runs around its perimeter.

The park was established in 2000 through a partnership between the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and other government agencies. This collaboration secured long-term protection for the area as a nature reserve.

The park is named after Clay Myers, Oregon's secretary of state from 1967 to 1977, and the 2000 designation honoured his public service. Whalen Island keeps the name of early settlers, and the surrounding Sand Lake Estuary is worked for oysters and clams by local harvesters. The 1.5-mile perimeter loop is used for walking and birdwatching.

A 1.5 kilometer loop trail circles Whalen Island and displays different terrain types including forests, meadows, and shoreline. The path is easy to walk and offers viewing points where you can see across the lake and surrounding land.

The park was created in 2000 and named after Clay Myers, a former secretary of state for Oregon. Whalen Island is not a true island: Sand Lake Estuary and surrounding wetlands enclose it, and a 1.5-mile loop trail follows its perimeter.