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Shore Acres State Park

Charleston, Oregon

Formal clifftop gardens with huge waves exploding into sandstone below.

Price
Day-use fee
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min

The former estate of a timber baron, with a formal garden above rugged sandstone shores. Winter storm-watching is a draw, and holiday lights fill the gardens in December. Whale watching is possible in spring.

Good to know

  • Visit in winter storms for waves
  • The holiday lights are popular
Best time
Winter storms or spring blooms
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road, car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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