State Recreation Area · Oregon

W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site

Location: Lincoln County, Oregon
Nearest town: 1.8 miles southeast of Waldport
Type: State Recreation Area

About W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site

A recreation site along the Oregon coast, this spot serves as a stopover for travelers moving along the shoreline. It sits on land set aside for public use in western Oregon, giving visitors access to the coastal landscape without extensive built infrastructure. The grounds remain modest in scale compared to larger coastal parks in the state.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site is in Lincoln County, Oregon, 1.8 miles southeast of Waldport. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site

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Towns near W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.