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SMELT SANDS STATE RECREATION SITE
An excellent whale watching and photography viewpoint. Walk the historic 804 Trail (.75 miles one-way with resting benches scattered along the way). The park is known for tidepooling, rock fishing and the yearly smelt run (smelt are small, silvery relatives of salmon). Breathtaking sunsets.

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There is no fee to use this park. For information, call 1-800-551-6949.

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Picnicking Wildlife watching Bird watching
Marine mammal watching Native plant Fishing
Beach access Walking trail Wetland
Marine Beach Interpretation
Interpretive signs ADA restroom Restrooms



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Turn west on Lemwick from US 101 in Yachats


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Lat.: 44.32087 N
Long.: -124.10278 W

 

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