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Pistol River North Beach
4.8★ · 8 Google ratings · Gold Beach, Oregon
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Water
53°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
2.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sat 9am
Map of Pistol River North Beach
Guide
Good to know
Easy highway access
The beach has convenient on-and-off access from Highway 101 without complicated directions.
See impressive sea stacks
The rock formations are notably large and dramatic compared to other nearby beaches.
Skip the beach if short on time
The main appeal is a scenic parking area view; walking the full beach path is optional.
Visit during golden hour
The beach offers stunning light and fewer crowds during early morning or late afternoon.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
59°F · overcast
Water
53°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
8.2 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:03 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:51 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:35 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:27 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 7HXR+5G, Gold Beach, OR 97444
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Pistol River North Beach?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Pistol River North Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Pistol River North Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sat 9am and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
