Sandy beach
Yes
Hike-in Required
No
Surfing
No
Snorkeling / SCUBA
No
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Whiskey Run Beach is an easy access area in between Seven Devils State Recreation Site and Bullards Beach State Park. With long stretches of sandy beach, it’s a nice, out-of-the-way spot for those seeking less crowded spaces, but be warned, this area is also open to motor vehicles.

Whiskey Run Beach was once a popular mining spot during the mid-1800s gold rush, but now the area is more popular with beachcombers. The path from the parking area to the beach is short and easy to follow. If you head north for less than a mile you’ll reach Five Mile Point, an outcropping of rocks and some offshore islands with resting seabirds and hauled out harbor seals napping in the sunshine.

There are no amenities at this beach access point. Be sure to check the tides before heading out on a long walk – the rocks around Five Mile Point are usually passable, but they may require some scrambling during high tides.

 

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Easy access. Long sandy beach.

Cons

Vehicles on beach.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Features

Geologically significant
Big vistas
Wildflowers
Bird watching
Wildlife
Family friendly

Location

Nearby Adventures

Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon
Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, Oregon

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

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