🌤 Weather at Hoffman Memorial State Wayside by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39–68 °F | 50–80 °F | 40–79 °F | 37–57 °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 Powers, 11 mi away, elevation 230 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🌿 Hoffman Memorial State Wayside — A small shaded glen of myrtlewood trees (Hoffman Memorial Myrtle Grove) in Coos County, near Coos Bay.
Hoffman Memorial State Wayside, which the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) also calls Hoffman Memorial Myrtle Grove, is a shaded glen canopied with spectacular myrtlewood trees. It lies in Coos County, and OPRD lists Coos Bay as the nearest urban area. The park covers about 4 acres.
OPRD notes that the myrtlewood tree is a relative of the bay laurel, and that many people cook with myrtlewood leaves in place of bay leaves. The agency invites you to imagine the pungent aroma that greets you as you enter the grove.
This is a day-use wayside. There is no campground, OPRD lists no overnight use, and there is no drinking water at the park.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Coos County, near Coos Bay, OR |
| Size | about 4 acres (OPRD) |
| Facilities | Picnicking, vault toilets; no drinking water (OPRD) |
| Camping | None (day use only) |
| Day-use permit | Free (no day-use parking permit required) |
Things to Do
- Walk into the shaded glen and look up at the myrtlewood canopy.
- Notice the smell: OPRD describes a pungent aroma in the grove.
- Picnic at the park, which OPRD lists under picnicking.
- Use the vault toilets during a stop.
History
OPRD says the tract was given to the state in 1948 by the heirs of Henrietta Hoffman.
Visitor Tips
- There is no drinking water at the park, so bring your own.
- Facilities are limited to picnicking and vault toilets (OPRD).
- At about 4 acres this is a short stop, not a half-day destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I camp at Hoffman Memorial State Wayside?
No. OPRD lists this as a day-use site with no overnight use, and there is no campground.
Is there drinking water at the park?
No. OPRD states there is no drinking water at the park.
Do I need a permit to park here?
No. OPRD lists no day-use fee, so no day-use parking permit is required.
Nearby Attractions
The closest state parks in our guide are Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site (5.6 miles), Bandon State Natural Area (16.1 miles), Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint (16.7 miles) and Bullards Beach State Park (17.1 miles). All distances are in a straight line.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site (a short drive away) and Bandon State Natural Area (within about an hour’s drive).
🌿 Visit Hoffman Memorial State Wayside
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 Hoffman Memorial State Wayside
- 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 Hoffman Memorial State Wayside?
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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