Bayocean Peninsula County Park
Bayocean Peninsula County Park
Bayocean Peninsula County Park
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richardfsjr
Portland, OR71 contributions
Feb 2022
No Oregon ghost town had a more audacious beginning than Bayocean, "the Atlantic City of the West." It was buiit on a spit and In November 1952 a powerful storm tore through the south end of the spit, opening up a half-mile wide gap. The ocean rushed in. Bayocean was no longer at the end of a peninsula. It was marooned on an island. The town eventually ended up in the ocean. The sad part is that the Native Americans from the Tillamook tribe warned of the erosion there and no one listened.
Written February 21, 2022
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Paul_R_8208
Oceanside, OR400 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Long spit that you can walk along on both sides (one side on the Pacific Ocean and the other on the Tillamook Bay). Many trails cut across the spit. There was once a town here called Bayocean (from 1906 - 1971). Interesting historical information. Also very nice long beach and forest areas to explore. You can bike along the bay side of the trail. Take the Bayocean trail to learn about the hotel and general store that once stood here (nothing remains). Bring a picnic and enjoy this park.
Written April 19, 2015
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AliceMariam
Portland, OR565 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
This is one of my go to walks/hikes. You get to the start off the walk by traveling on a rutted, pitted dirt road across the bay. The road is passable in a car but the pot holes are frequent and large. Your reward is a peaceful sandy walk across the dune (about a half mile) that has tall grass, sweeping dunes, scotch broom and if you are lucky views of the local elk herd. You may also start the walk on the bay side. At several points you may cross over to the ocean. Make the walk a loop or play on the beach which is vast which means you will not see that many people. I love the rugged coastline that is littered with fallen trees and the countless sea birds.
Written January 29, 2017
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Amandams88
Tillamook, OR100 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Love this place its beautiful one side is beautiful bay views then cut thru the shrubs and greenery and you've got beautiful ocean sandy beaches. Great for bike riding, walking the dogs or just a down right beautiful walk. We didn't make it to the end maybe next time will for sure go back.
Written February 7, 2016
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iamatravaler
Minneapolis, MN30 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
No signs, so we parked and headed up the road next to the Bay for a while before bushwacking our way to the beach. Beach is amazing - very beautiful and not a lot of people. Recommend taking the path toward the ocean directly from the parking lot and skipping the bay.
Written August 1, 2018
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jlava88
Hammonton, NJ108 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Location was interesting. Ample parking. The path to the dunes was extremely narrow. The beach was expansive and the dunes were photogenic. There were alot of dogs, many of them loose. I came because it was supposed to be a top birding spot but I didnt see many birds, probably because of all the dogs.
Written April 1, 2018
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NateandJustinsmom
Port Orange, FL104 contributions
Aug 2015
My husband's family has lived in the area fir almost a century. This used to be a town, but was consumed by the ocean many decades ago. A great place to hike!
Written October 2, 2015
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Kallywampas
Eugene, OR109 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
I wish there had been a map so we knew what we were doing! We decided to take the trail on the left. It was flat and sandy until the hill up the dune to the ocean beach. We walked up the beach a bit, found what we thought was another path, and plunged in. This one was a bit over grown and there were more "fake" paths branching off and being confusing. Turned out this was a path, though, as we found the Bayocean site post and were able to follow it out to the service road trail.
Despite the confusion of (animal?) paths, this was a nice, easy walk with pretty scenery. No bathrooms, though.
Despite the confusion of (animal?) paths, this was a nice, easy walk with pretty scenery. No bathrooms, though.
Written March 17, 2019
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jayochum
Hayward, WI7 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This beach and surrounding trails are fantastic! My wife and I went early in the morning before people arrived. This beach does not get tons of visitors as others in the area, why I don't know, better for us. You could walk this beach in your birthday suit if you wanted. Tons of dunes you could hang out at, have your lunch or what ever.
Written October 10, 2018
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csea4548
Tillamook, OR31 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Just stepping on Bayocean gives you a sense of wonder, with the Pacific Ocean on the west side and Tillamook Bay lapping the sands on the east side. But Bayocean has a wonderful history... in the early 20th century there were big plans to develop the spit into "the Coney Island of the West" with an amusement park, luxury hotel, shops and summer homes. Some of the buildings were constructed, most notably the natatorium where salt water was pumped into the building after being heated by a wood fire. They even had a wave machine! Too bad none of the buildings are left, but several of the homes were moved into the village of Cape Meares. Still a lovely hike along the beach and great area for bird watching.
Written June 28, 2018
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Mason Goodman
Turner, Oregon
If you’re planning on backpacking in, is overnight parking allowed?
Written March 16, 2019
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