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South Shore Picnic Area
4.6★ · 133 Google ratings · Crescent, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
280 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
5:30am to 10:30pm
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 270 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of South Shore Picnic Area
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 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Check restroom conditions before relying on them
Restroom cleanliness varies significantly, from well-maintained to dirty with inconsistent soap dispensers.
Avoid late May through July for insects
Gnats, midges, and mosquitoes peak during these months, sometimes bad enough to interfere with eating.
Arrive early on warm weekends
Picnic tables and parking fill by late afternoon on sunny days, especially Saturdays and holidays.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
41°F · overcast
Wind
7 mph from the SSW
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 7:25 AM.
Crowds
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Plan your visit
📍 NF-4795, Crescent, OR 97733
🅿 Parking 280 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 270 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Shore Picnic Area?
The nearest mapped parking area is 280 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Shore Picnic Area?
125 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 South Shore Picnic Area have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 270 ft from the listing.
When is South Shore Picnic Area least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sun 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
