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South Jetty (South Beach State Park)
4.7 ★★★★★ 659 Google reviews · Running trail in Newport, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from South Jetty (South Beach State Park)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tranquil oceanside park featuring a rocky fishing jetty, bike trails & horse access to the beach.
What runners say about South Jetty (South Beach State Park)
“The bathroom are not clean :( , no hot water and water comes very poorly.”
“I love South Beach State Park, was a beautiful weekend, little to no wind, not many campers, and wonderful time for sure!”
Stunningly beautiful beach! Well worth the hike through some dunes. Big flat sandy beach with a large jetty and of big black rocks. We went at low tide and found some cool tide pools in the rocks. Crabs, anemones and starfish were everywhere in the rocks. And crystal jellyfish were all along the shoreline.
The campsite is perfect to bring kids and use bicycles or scooters. The street are cleans and have lights around . The bathroom are not clean :( , no hot water and water comes very poorly. The campground has access to the beach, it is a long walk but is a nice walk ! You can bring your dogs .
Quite windy, plenty of walking, fairly peaceful due to spacious area and no overcrowding.
Nice place! Nice yurts! Wide open beach, great for dogs and mellow walks!
Trail conditions & character
“I love South Beach State Park, was a beautiful weekend, little to no wind, not many campers, and wonderful time for sure!”
“Flat beach and sand near the beginning of the jetty, making it fun for kids and dogs.”
“Started to get rocky and just a short walk over rocks and boulders to the end.”
“Flat beach and sand near the beginning of the jetty, making it fun for kids and dogs.”
“This beach play area has free parking and the wind is blocked near the rocks so families can play and not lose their towels or get too much sand in their picnic lunch.”
Plan your run at South Jetty (South Beach State Park)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteoregonstateparks.org
- Phone(800) 551-6949
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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