When to Go
Brian Booth State Park is open year-round, and the weather here is at its finest from July through September, when the temperatures are warm and the chance of rain is at its lowest. If you're a fan of birding, November is a great time to see migratory birds in the park’s Beaver Creek State Natural Area, while whale-watching season peaks at the coast from mid-December through mid-January and again from late February to May.
Know Before You Go
- Ona Beach and the Beaver Creek State Natural Area are a mile apart. Each has its own parking area and restrooms.
- If you want to kayak here but don't have the necessary gear or experience, you can book a park ranger-led tour (available from July through Labor Day weekend). Bookings are available online starting June 1.
- The closest town to pick up supplies and groceries is Seal Rock, a three-minute drive away, where there’s a small market. For gas or a larger grocery store, head to Waldport, about eight minutes away by car.
Brian Booth State Park
Kayak, birdwatch, or spend the day at the beach at this two-in-one Central Coast park.
Just north of Waldport on Oregon’s Central Coast, Brian Booth is a day-use state park popular with beach-lovers, birdwatchers, and kayakers. Its existence is the result of a merger between two separate but nearby areas: Ona Beach (formerly Ona Beach State Park) on the seashore and the Beaver Creek Natural Area, about a mile inland. Ona Beach features a small parking area and a generally quiet beach, while the natural area offers about five miles of hiking trails and a boat ramp for kayaking its namesake Beaver Creek.
Just north of Waldport on Oregon’s Central Coast, Brian Booth is a day-use state park popular with beach-lovers, birdwatchers, and kayakers. Its existence is the result of a merger between two separate but nearby areas: Ona Beach (formerly Ona Beach State Park) on the seashore and the Beaver Creek Natural Area, about a mile inland. Ona Beach features a small parking area and a generally quiet beach, while the natural area offers about five miles of hiking trails and a boat ramp for kayaking its namesake Beaver Creek.
When to Go
Brian Booth State Park is open year-round, and the weather here is at its finest from July through September, when the temperatures are warm and the chance of rain is at its lowest. If you're a fan of birding, November is a great time to see migratory birds in the park’s Beaver Creek State Natural Area, while whale-watching season peaks at the coast from mid-December through
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Brian Booth State Park is open year-round, and the weather here is at its finest from July through September, when the temperatures are warm and the chance of rain is at its lowest. If you're a fan of birding, November is a great time to see migratory birds in the park’s Beaver Creek State Natural Area, while whale-watching season peaks at the coast from mid-December through mid-January and again from late February to May.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —