This was a great opportunity to climb the spiral staircase like a keeper…read more did IN 1889. Three family's at one time manned the lighthouse to keep the single Kerosene lamp always shining. 3 shifts. One person in the platform just below has the duty for one shift. A 15 minute speaking tour at the top, 3.00 each. Questions allowed. Only closed shoes to climb. No open toe shoes or without a heel strap. No exceptions. Stumble danger. Many people were turned away. no ADA. There is a gift store , small parking lot.

A Beautiful Underrated Viewpoint!…read more We came during the last week of September and the weather was perfect to explore this little area. We came here around 11am on a weekday, and there was plenty of parking. We explored Bell's View Trail that was a quick hike (super easy to do with a paved-pathway). Then hiked a long the NorthHead Lighthouse that was also a nice walk-through. You're able to go inside the Light House (pay) and learn about the history of it. We didn't do that during our time, but the views are a lot nicer on a clear day for it. We also found a tiny gift shop along the way. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time if you plan to come here!

Clean park with great hiking trails. Fairly clean restrooms. Drove down to the beach and took the…read moredogs to see the Peter irondale. This camping trip they had a free concert on the lawn by the battery. I love that the golf carts drive by to bring you firewood for a standard $7 fee. Terrible reception and cellular in the park. Overall great trip with lots of sunshine.

This is based on a 2-night stay at a the F-Loop. *Access to…read morenature: 5 stars. The lake is amazing. Multiple access points to the beach, including the ability to drive onto the beach. Absolutely stunning views. *Privacy in campgrounds: 1 star You will enjoy no separation from neighboring campsites. Enjoy dinner with all other surrounding sites staring at you! Plus, if tent camping, you can hear the neighbors whisper. *Cleanliness of campsite: 5 stars Not a piece of trash in the campsite. Was well cleaned. *Location of restrooms/showers: 4 stars Took less than 2 minutes to walk to the restrooms/showers located in the center of the loop. *Cleanliness of restrooms: 3 stars Not good, not bad. Floors haven't been swept in a long time. Everywhere is sticky. *Cleanliness of showers: 1 star F-loop showers were NASTY. Fishing lure in the drain, hair on the walls, gum stuck to the floor, diapers left inside. WEAR SHOES WHILE YOU SHOWER. E-Loop showers next door were much, much more reasonable. *Noise: 1 star Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am. However, it is not enforced. Every single other camper quieted down around 10pm. Except for one exceptionally loud group who continued to be loud and obnoxious until midnight. We were harassed by this group but didn't have a problem with anyone else. CALL THE PARK ASAP if you are having issues like this early in the day because they don't patrol.(503)861‑3170 x 21. *They sell wood and ice at a reasonable price with a drop box for cash payment. *Is less than a 15 minute drive to Fred Meyer. *There is a giant playground and they were offering Junior Ranger "classes" for kids. *Bike, Kayak, and Paddle-board rentals were available.

This is a fun playground on the oregon coast. Lots of play structure to run about on. Featuring…read morebalance beams, monkey bars, and slides. My kids had a lot of fun, the problem came when they had to go the bathroom... It looks like the bathrooms at the park are closed for vandalism so that was inconvenient for us.

Was visiting Astoria for a day and my toddler needed to burn off some energy. Lo and behold, we…read morefound this park with an AMAZING play structure. Hands down one of the better ones we've seen. There's a separate areas for very young kids and another area for bigger kids. Also has convenient bathrooms. Our 2 year old had so much fun. We had no trouble finding parking right on the street. Will definitely come back here again.

The Willapa is extensive with sections in various places. This review is for the Art Trail just off…read moreHwy 101 across the highway from the boat launch to Long Island. It's a short trail, completely on boardwalk. Off to either side you'll find nature-related sculptures amongst the plants. Halfway up the boardwalk, there's a spur that leads to the more physically demanding Cutthroat Trail. A nice diversion if you're driving past on 101 but not a destination. Going over to Long Island would be a destination.

Somehow we've never noticed Teal Slough as we've travelled through. Luckily the hubby noticed info…read moreonline about some old growth beauties here so we stopped by recently to see for ourselves. The out & back trail itself is fairly uneventful, but take those short off-shoots when the posted sign with the tree symbol makes an appearance. There are definitely some larger lovelies up there that make a brief trek worth every step. If you're a tree lover like myself I highly recommend Teal Slough, another cool spot within the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge.

We didn't end up at the actual lake, but in a big parking area. Turns out the lake is separate from…read morethe other side of the State Park. Essentially we just parked and took the only trail we saw which led to the sand. There wasn't much to see here, but as a result the beach area was empty. They do have decent rest rooms and loads of parking. Again, can't speak for the lake.

There are two pieces to Loomis Lake Park - there is the freshwater lake with a small boat launch on…read morethe east side of Pacific Hwy, and the State Park proper a little south and on the west side of the hwy. The Park provides access to the pacific ocean beaches. Loomis Lake itself was a great place to kick in a couple of kayaks and spend the morning enjoying the scenerey. We fished one day a caught a few nice size trout (late July) which was a nice surprise. Fishing from shore is not a good option here. Loomis Lake opens the last Saturday in April through October 31st. This shallow and weedy lake provides fair fishing for largemouth bass and yellow perch. It receives rainbow trout plants prior to opening day. The WDFW access provides a gravel boat launch and a ADA acessible vault toilet. The launch site is shallow and difficult for trailered boats. A boat/fishing dock constructed with RCO funds was badly damaged by storms in 2005 and again in 2006 and has since been removed.

This park is far removed from most of everything and wifi is spotty, so I'm glad I found this…read moreplace. Looks like nothing but a sign in the forest when you come to the end of the road. Getting out and walking the trail shows a sandy beach with tall grass. I was one of three people here. It was eerily quiet. Being a state park, a Discovery Park pass or $10 fee is required to park here. Crabbing and fishing are permitted. Giant trees covered in moss and lichen.

Wandered into the park looking to find the peninsula point and an easier walk with our 2 small…read moredogs. We were so lucky to meet a couple of trail stewards in the uppermost parking lot who advised us how to pay (pay in advance online, write the confirmation code, and place on your dash) as there is no machine on site. They also made sure we knew which areas the dogs were allowed in (everything south of the wildlife refuge) and which they are not (wildlife refuge itself). And walked with us for the first part of the Dune Loop trail along the bay beach. Much appreciated as the trail on the beach can be a bit difficult during the higher parts of a tide. We saw about 15 eagles flying together all enjoying the clear day and thermals, so many amazing trees with gorgeous moss and ferns, and yes even in end of February...a couple of garter snakes. It's a fairly easy hike in terms of elevation but I will say you need to be surefooted along the beach for sure but also through the forest as the trail has many roots and pinecones. It was easy enough that our dogs were able to do the full 2.8 mile loop without needing to be toted. Overall it's worth spending a morning or afternoon exploring, especially on the bay side. The sound of the ocean and trees are the only 'noise' and the traffic seemed to just be a couple of other folks and a lot of sandpipers.

Amazing views! The drive into Ecola was just beautiful, dense forest all around. Currently love in…read morethe desert, so all the green was a treat. We only did the Ecola Point viewpoint which has some short trails from the parking lot. You can see the lighthouse a little bit from some of the views, but probably not as well as grub the lighthouse view trail. Still amazing views tho down into Cannon Beach, haystack rock, etc. If you're going to visit a lot of state parks, I recommend getting the state park pass. Worth the price!

Home is where the heart is. This area was my stomping…read more grounds for many moons! I use to go to Ecola state park, regularly growing up. Go on hikes,look for rocks shells,surf, get lost in nature, just sit in the grass and watch the ocean. Here is what you can do at Ecola State Park: Hiking & Walking: Explore trails ranging from easy strolls to challenging hikes through Sitka spruce forests. The Clatsop Loop Trail follows the path of1806 explorers, while the Oregon Coast Trail offers longer, scenic treks. Indian Beach: A popular, secluded cove for surfing, sunbathing, and tide-pooling to see sea stars and anemones. Viewpoints: Take in spectacular vistas from Ecola Point, including views of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse ("Terrible Tilly") and distant Haystack Rock. Wildlife Viewing: The park is known for herds of elk grazing in the meadows, as well as sightings of bald eagles and migrating gray whales. Picnicking: Enjoy lunch at the picnic areas located on the grassy bluffs with ocean views. Photography: The dramatic, moody coastline provides excellent opportunities for photography. Oregon State