Sitka Sedge State Natural Area

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area spans 365 acres with tidal flats, saltwater marshes, forested wetlands, and beach sections throughout. The landscape transitions smoothly between these different zones, creating varied habitats in a single protected area.

The site was acquired in 2014 by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department using lottery funds and a national conservation grant for coastal wetlands. This purchase protected the land as a natural area for future generations.

This land was home to the Nestucca group of Tillamook Indians and was part of the Siletz Reservation during the 19th century. Visitors can still sense this indigenous heritage woven into the coastal landscape today.

The area features about 3.5 miles of looping trails, including the wheelchair-accessible Beltz Dike Trail for visitors of all abilities. Restrooms and information boards at the trailhead help with orientation and planning your visit.

Three separate creeks flow into the southern section, feeding a complex system of tidal marshes, sand and mudflats. This interplay creates an unusually rich and changing ecosystem.

Location: Tillamook County

GPS coordinates: 45.26300,-123.95392

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47