| Oswald West State Park | |
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| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Tillamook County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Manzanita |
| Coordinates | 45°46′11″N 123°57′35″W / 45.7698288°N 123.9598595°W[1] |
| Area | 2,448 acres (9.91 km2) |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
Oswald West State Park is part of the state park system of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) south of the city of Cannon Beach, adjacent to Arch Cape, on the Pacific Ocean. The park covers 2,448 acres (9.91 km2), with many miles of hiking trails both inside the park grounds and linking to other parks and landmarks beyond.
The state park also contains Neahkahnie Mountain, Short Sand Beach, Short Sand Creek, Necarney Creek, Cape Falcon, Smugglers Cove and the Oregon Coast Trail. The cove is a popular surf destination and is known as "Short Sands".[2] Urban legend claims pirate treasure is buried near Smugglers Cove but has never been found.
- ^ "Oswald West State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ "Short Sands". WannaSurf. Retrieved July 5, 2011.