Oregon ocean beaches (Ocean Shore State Recreation Area)
Dogs are generally welcome on Oregon's public ocean beaches under direct control (within sight, responsive to commands); carry a leash at all times. Seasonal western snowy plover restrictions apply on marked beaches.
Season: Snowy plover restrictions Mar 15 – Sep 15 in marked habitat areas
The rules, verified
- Under direct control; leash carried at all times
- Leash required within state park boundaries and where posted (e.g. the beach in front of Cape Lookout State Park)
- Plover nesting season Mar 15–Sep 15: marked beaches restrict to wet-sand foot traffic; dogs prohibited in habitat areas
- Remove waste
Set by Oregon Parks & Recreation Department. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: beaches where dogs can actually run free · seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
Nearby & related beaches
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Cannon Beach
Voice control OK -
Rooster Rock State Park — off-leash area
Off-leash zone -
Hug Point State Recreation Site
Voice control OK -
Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
Voice control OK
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Verified against: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department — official source (checked 2026-06-11).
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