Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
🌤 Weather at Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–60 °F | 50–66 °F | 42–67 °F | 38–53 °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 Seaside, 4 mi away, elevation 10 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏖️ Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site — A quiet parking area a short walk from the ocean on Oregon’s north coast in Clatsop County
Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site is a small beach access on the north Oregon coast in Clatsop County, north of Gearhart. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) describes a quiet, secluded parking area from which the ocean is just a short walk away.
OPRD calls it a place to play: fly a kite, build a sand castle or have a picnic, and it notes that the sunsets can be spectacular. Horse trails are on OPRD’s facility list for the site.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | North of Gearhart, Clatsop County, OR. The park’s coordinates are 46.0485, -123.9272. |
| Facilities | Beach access, horse trails (OPRD) |
| Camping | None listed by OPRD |
| Day-use permit | Free (no day-use parking permit required) |
Things to Do
- Walk from the parking area to the ocean beach.
- Fly a kite, build a sand castle or picnic on the sand, as OPRD suggests.
- Ride on the horse trails listed for the site.
- Stay for the sunset over the Pacific.
History
OPRD says the land was acquired in 1970 by gift from Clatsop County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a day-use permit at Del Rey Beach?
No. OPRD does not list a day-use parking fee for this site.
Can I camp at Del Rey Beach?
No campground is listed. OPRD describes the site as a parking area with beach access.
Nearby Attractions
The closest state parks on this site are Sunset Beach State Recreation Site, 3.5 miles away, and Ecola State Park, 9.3 miles away. Fort Stevens State Park is 11.3 miles away. All distances are in a straight line.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Sunset Beach State Recreation Site (a short drive away) and Ecola State Park (a short drive away).
🏖️ Visit Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site
Current status, alerts and directions from Oregon State Parks.
Sources: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) park page. As of October 2026.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site
- 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 Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site?
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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