Alfred A. Loeb State Park

By America's State Parks Editorial TeamOutdoor Editor & Trail ExpertFebruary 5, 2026 · Updated May 11, 2026

Alfred A. Loeb State Park is a public state park in Oregon near Brookings. The park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

Quick Facts

Location & Getting There

Alfred A. Loeb State Park is located near Brookings, Oregon. The park’s coordinates are 42.1167, -124.2167.

Things to Do

Oregon’s state parks showcase the Pacific Northwest at its finest — from towering sea stacks and tide pools along 362 miles of public coastline to ancient forests of the Coast Range, volcanic Cascade peaks, and high desert canyonlands east of the mountains. Popular activities include hiking through old-growth forests and along dramatic ocean bluffs, tide pooling at rocky shores, beachcombing for agates and fossils, camping at oceanfront sites, kayaking and paddleboarding on mountain lakes, fishing for steelhead and salmon, mountain biking volcanic singletrack, rock climbing at Smith Rock, and cross-country skiing on Cascade passes. Oregon’s waterfalls — including Multnomah Falls and Silver Falls — are among the most spectacular in the western United States.

Best Time to Visit

Oregon’s west side (coast and valleys) is wettest from November through March, making June through September the prime outdoor season with warm, dry weather. The coast can be enjoyed year-round — winter brings dramatic storms, whale watching (gray whales migrate December–January), and uncrowded beaches. Eastern Oregon and high desert parks enjoy more sunshine but can be extremely hot in summer. Cascade mountain parks are best visited July through October, when snow clears from trails. Spring brings the famous wildflower blooms in the Columbia River Gorge and waterfall season at Silver Falls. Fall foliage peaks in October, particularly along the McKenzie River and in the Cascades.

Visitor Tips

Oregon state parks are free to enter on foot or by bike. Vehicle access at most day-use parks requires a $5 day-use permit or a $30 annual permit, available at park kiosks or online. Oregon’s entire coastline is public by law — you always have the right to walk on the beach. Camping reservations are made through the Oregon State Parks reservation system up to 9 months in advance. Coastal campgrounds (especially at Cape Lookout and Nehalem Bay) book up fast for summer. Cell coverage is spotty on the coast and absent in remote Cascade parks.

Explore More Oregon State Parks

Alfred A. Loeb State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Oregon. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Oregon guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

Wildlife & Nature

Alfred A. Loeb State Park protects some of the northernmost groves of myrtle wood (California bay laurel) — a tree found only in southwestern Oregon and California. The park’s Riverview Trail winds through ancient myrtle wood groves where some specimens exceed 300 years old and 5 feet in diameter. The Chetco River — one of Oregon’s cleanest and most scenic rivers — supports wild runs of Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and steelhead trout. Roosevelt elk — the largest elk subspecies in North America (bulls reach 1,100+ pounds) — browse the riverside meadows. Black bears forage for berries in the understory, and Pacific giant salamanders — the largest terrestrial salamanders in North America (up to 14 inches) — inhabit the forest floor.

Nearby Attractions

Boardman State Scenic Corridor along the southern Oregon coast features dramatic sea stacks and offshore rock formations. Brookings — Oregon’s “banana belt” — enjoys the warmest winter temperatures on the coast. Redwood National and State Parks are 30 miles south across the California border. Kalmiopsis Wilderness — one of the most botanically diverse areas in the Pacific Northwest — protects ancient serpentine rock ecosystems. Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor is consistently ranked among Oregon’s most spectacular coastal drives.

More parks nearby: McVay Rock State Recreation Site is a short drive away, while Crissey Field State Recreation Site lies a short drive away.

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