Mile 293 Report
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
July 19, 2025
I love to see tourist families come down and enjoy the beach, but some use the beach as a party house and just leave a mess behind.
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I love to see tourist families come down and enjoy the beach, but some use the beach as a party house and just leave a mess behind. I know other people daily clean an area of beach. Without them the beach would be very trashy. Oregon Shores could do more of a keep our beaches clean PSA campaign.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2.
Other Activities: Agate hunting. Dog running..
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: Last evening campfire left with litter scattered all around. Failure to dispose of their dog poop bag..Notable Wildlife
Gulls only today.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Littered campfire area.
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Steven Prom
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I love to see tourist families come down and enjoy the beach, but some use the beach as a party house and just leave a mess behind.
Steven Prom
