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.
Relative Location
Turn west on Lemwick from US 101 in Yachats
Get directions to this park:
Lat.: 44.32087 N Long.: -124.10278 W
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