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Arizona Beach is a two-third mile stretch of sand bookended by two rocky headlands. The headlands shelter the beach from prevailing winds, creating temperatures warm enough to give the site its name.
Mussel and Myrtle creeks flow through the park east of U.S. 101. The wetlands attract elk and a variety of waterfowl.
The Arizona Pond at Arizona Beach is available for youth fishing only. That means kids up to 17 years old. We have an agreement with ODF&W that states that as long as we stay within those guidelines they will stock it with catchable rainbow trout. All ODF&W regulations apply to the pond, juvenile licenses are required for kids 14 thru 17. The pond and surrounding area are also used for school groups and OPRD programs on fishing and environmental education.
Arizona Beach Group Camp:
Maximum 10 RVs under 30 feet in length OR maximum 20 vehicles for tent camping
There are no RV hookups
Picnic tables
Water available 250 feet from site
Large group fire pit (campers must have a full, five-gallon bucket of a water available during use)
Vault toilets available 250 yards from site
Showers available at Humbug Mountain State Park campground six miles north. No fee with proof of reservation.
Check-in after 4 p.m., check-out by 1 p.m.
*juvenile trout fishing (17 and younger)
*pond
*picnic tables and trash
*restrooms
*walking path
*beach access
The first time we visited was for free fishing day. There is a lot of moss but there are so many fish that the fishing is pretty easy and there are some huge trout in the pond.
They must have recently restocked the pond because today when we went we could see them swimming around in the water and each of the kids caught big ones.
We also get to see a lot of species of birds while here (ospreys, blue heron, ducks, red winged black birds, etc.) and also once saw an otter get up on a log and eat a fish as big as himself!
There is an easy walking path around the pond. And a port a potty nearby.
If you drive past the pond and under the highway there is a restroom and beach access.
This is a great beach picnic area. There are often Elk near by. There is a creek that enters the ocean from the south end of the beach hear. The beach itself can be wildly different in just the course of a few days or weeks. There have been times that reaching the ocean waves was nearly impossible due to the direction of the stream flow. If the stream crosses the beach towards the North for instance it can block access to the ocean. Other times the creek flows almost straight out. The depth and width of the creek can change wildly too from time to time. There are several nice small grassy areas and there is a fresh water pond just above the beach that is fed from runoff or springs from the north.
This can be a a nice place for lunch or just a quick stroll.
If you need to stop for a quick moment to stretch you legs of have a picnic, I highly recommend this picnic area right off the road. It's far enough from the highway that you still feel the awe of nature. I was impressed by the immense fog, black sand, and stillness. I crossed the stream and played in the pacific ocean after eating some warmed up soup. On the way out I saw 4 little quails!
