🌤 Weather at Alfred A. Loeb State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43–63 °F | 50–69 °F | 45–68 °F | 42–57 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Brookings 2 SE, 6 mi away, elevation 50 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🌳 Alfred A. Loeb State Park — A campground and cabin park among myrtlewood trees on the Chetco River, eight miles inland from the south Oregon coast
Alfred A. Loeb State Park, which locals call Loeb, sits in a dense grove of ancient myrtlewood trees along the Chetco River in Curry County, Oregon. OPRD places it eight miles inland from Oregon’s southern coastline, with Brookings as the nearest urban area.
You can fish, swim and raft the river, or walk the Riverview Nature Trail. OPRD says the river offers some of the finest fall and winter salmon and steelhead fishing on the south coast.
Camping is available year-round, and three rustic log cabins are on site.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Chetco River, Curry County, Oregon, near Brookings. The park’s coordinates are 42.1130, -124.1885. |
| Size | about 320 acres (OPRD) |
| Facilities | Cabins (one pet-friendly), hot showers, flush toilets, 3 group picnic areas, river and gravel bar access, firewood for sale |
| Camping | Year-round: 43 electrical sites with water and 5 electrical sites with water and adjacent parking (20-foot length); 3 rustic log cabins. No dump station. |
| Day-use permit | Free (no day-use parking permit required) |
Things to Do
- Fish the Chetco River from the bank or from a drift boat; OPRD points to fall and winter salmon and steelhead.
- Swim or raft the river during the year, and use the river and gravel bar access.
- Walk the Riverview Nature Trail, then cross North Bank Road for the 1-mile U.S. Forest Service Redwood Loop.
- Camp, rent one of the three log cabins, or picnic in one of the three group picnic areas.
History
OPRD says the first park land came by gift from the State Board of Forestry in 1958. The 160-acre tract had been bought in 1948 from Alfred A. Loeb of Portland to protect the native myrtle trees along the Chetco River, and the park name commemorates him.
A 40-acre tract was added in 1963, and a separate hillside tract of 120.23 acres came from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in 1962.
Visitor Tips
- Reserve a campsite or cabin at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. OPRD allows reservations up to 6 months in advance.
- The park has no dump station.
- OPRD lists the registration booth at 541-469-7215.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I camp at Alfred A. Loeb State Park?
Yes. OPRD lists year-round camping with 43 electrical sites with water, 5 more electrical sites with adjacent parking, and 3 rustic log cabins, one of them pet-friendly.
Does the park have a dump station?
No. OPRD states that there is no dump station at the park.
Do I need a day-use permit?
No. OPRD does not charge a day-use fee here, so no day-use parking permit is required.
Nearby Attractions
Alfred A. Loeb State Park is in Curry County. The closest state parks on this site are Harris Beach State Park and McVay Rock State Recreation Site, each 6.9 miles away. Winchuck State Recreation Site is 7.4 miles away. All distances are in a straight line.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Harris Beach State Park (a short drive away) and McVay Rock State Recreation Site (a short drive away).
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Current status, alerts and directions from Oregon State Parks.
Sources: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) park page; U.S. Census Bureau geocoder (county). As of October 2026.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Alfred A. Loeb State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash no longer than 6 feet required in developed park areas
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are allowed on most ocean beaches under direct control; western snowy plover nesting areas restrict pets March 15 - Sept. 15; leash required on the beach at some parks (e.g. Cape Lookout)
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Designated pet-friendly yurts and cabins at many parks (South Beach has 14 pet-friendly yurts, Tugman 8); maximum two dogs and/or cats; $10 per night pet fee
- Pet fees statewide rule
- $10 per night for pet-friendly yurts/cabins; no pet fee for day use or campsites
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets prohibited at Dabney SRA, the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls, and Shore Acres; off-leash areas at Stub Stewart, Willamette Mission, Elijah Bristow, Cottonwood Canyon and LaPine
Are dogs allowed at Alfred A. Loeb State Park?
Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via stateparks.oregon.gov. More: Oregon state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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