Dog-friendly beach
Long Beach Area Seashore Conservation Area
Long Beach Area SCA, from Cape Disappointment State Park to Leadbetter Point State Park, Pacific County, WA
Rules change, especially around nesting season. This page was last checked against the official source on 2026-11-14. Read the live official page and the signs at the access before you go.
- Off-leash
- Off-leash
- Fenced
- Not fenced
- Hours
- The Seashore Conservation Area is open for public recreation; camping and overnight parking are not permitted on the beach. Follow any local or park-specific hours at access points.
- Last checked
- 2026-11-14
Rules, as cited
Leash rule: Washington State Parks says you may let pets off leash on the beach if you have good control of them. Other local pet ordinances may apply. Do not let pets harass wildlife or other visitors, and stay out of wildlife-protection closures.
- The Long Beach Area of the Seashore Conservation Area, managed by Washington State Parks, runs 27 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River at Cape Disappointment State Park to the tip of the Long Beach Peninsula at Leadbetter Point State Park. Official access points include Seaview, Sid Snyder, Bolstad, Cranberry, Klipsan, Ocean Park and Oysterville.
- State Parks' SCA rules say you may let pets off leash on the beach if you have good control of them, must pick up after animals, and must not let pets harass wildlife or other visitors. Other local pet ordinances may apply.
- Stay out of areas marked closed for wildlife protection. Many areas are closed March 15–September 30 during Western Snowy Plover nesting season. People and pets should remain at least 100 yards from seals and sea lions.
- The SCA is the land between high tide and low tide. Rules on adjacent state park land or in a city may be different. Confirm posted signs at the access you use.
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