Sunset Beach State Recreation Site

Sunset Beach State Recreation Site entrance fee

Free entry — No day-use parking fee at this park.

About Sunset Beach State Recreation Site

The west trailhead of the 6.5-mile Fort-to-Sea Trail, which retraces the route the Corps of Discovery took between Fort Clatsop and the Pacific in the winter of 1805-6. An accessible boardwalk leads to views from Cape Disappointment to Ecola.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🌞 Day Use Only

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Contact

Upcoming events at Sunset Beach State Recreation Site

• Let's Go Birding-Fort to Sea Trail Bird WalkNov 20, 2026 · 9:30 AM

Event details and registration are on the Oregon State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Sunset Beach State Recreation Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site
• Fort Stevens State Park
• Fort Columbia State Park
• Ecola State Park
• Cape Disappointment State Park
• Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site