Have fun at the beach, be safe, and follow beach rules so everyone can enjoy themselves.

• No motorized vehicles – only official or permitted vehicles are allowed on the beach. Motorized vehicles include any means of powered personal transport (electric bikes, scooters, motorcycles, etc.). Vehicles on the beach are a safety hazard to people, pets, and wildlife.
• No camping or overnight parking is allowed at the Bayocean Road beach parking area.
• Be aware of tides and sneaker waves – always keep an eye on the water as waves can surge up to the dunes and over into the Bayocean Road beach parking area.
• Please keep pets under control – keep within sight and responsive to commands or leashed, prevent pets from harassing wildlife and other beach visitors, and remove pet waste.
• Leave no trace – please take all your belongings, garbage, dog poop bags, etc. with you when you leave, so we all experience a clean shared space. We have tried providing waste bins, but unfortunately, they encourage overflow and dumping.
• Beach campfires are only allowed on open sand – they must be no larger than 3 feet x 3 feet and be at least 25 feet away from beach access points, shoreline vegetation, and driftwood logs. Only use untreated wood free from nails, glass, and plastic. Be aware of seasonal fire restrictions. Fires easily get out of control in the driftwood and dunes which puts residences at risk and our Cape Meares volunteer firefighters have limited resources. Thoroughly put out campfires with water – do not cover with sand as they can smolder, flame up later, and unsuspecting pets or people can step on them.
• No fireworks on the beach – fireworks can start dune fires, scare wildlife and pets, be a safety hazard, and all fireworks are illegal on our state beaches!
• Drones may not be launched from the beach – drones disturb wildlife, pets, and other beach goers. Please be considerate.
• Beach events that require a special-use permit – organized gatherings of 50 people or more; activities with structures/or decorations such as a stage, event tents, archways, tables/chairs; commercial filming; sales of goods and services by vendors; activities that restrict public access, etc. Obtain permits from Oregon Parks Special Use Permit.
• Keep your distance from stranded marine animals –do not move, touch, or disturb the animal, and keep dogs leashed. Please report the stranding – see Who to Contact below or visit Marine Mammal Stranding Network.