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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.

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

Services

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



Related Links
City of Newport
Weather forecast
City of Yachats
Central Oregon Coast Association
Oregon Coast Visitor Association
Yachats Chamber of Commerce





Relative Location

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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