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Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site
4.7★ · 436 Google ratings · Seal Rock, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 250 ft away · about 6 spaces · free
Walk
350 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
57°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Ideal for families and dogs
The wide, uncrowded beach with gentle slopes and easy trail access works well for children and pet walks.
Ignore the driftwood name
Despite the park's name, there is minimal driftwood; the beach offers rocks, shells, and agates instead.
Visit at low tide
The beach flattens dramatically, revealing wider sand, tide pools, and better access to rocks and shells.
Expect strong wind
Wind is frequent and can be intense enough to blow sand around and make the air much colder than expected.
Secure valuables in vehicles
Car thefts occur along this stretch of coast, so do not leave items visible in your vehicle.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
58°F · overcast
Water
57°F
Waves
8.1 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
13 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:34 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:18 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 5560 NW Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Rock, OR 97376
🅿 Parking 250 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 350 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site?
350 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
