Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

Park Overview

This versatile coastal park is tucked in the dunes three miles south of the city of Florence and two miles from the ocean. Known simply as "Honeyman," the park includes the second largest Oregon state park campground and two sparkling freshwater lakes.

Spring brings out the pink rhododendrons. Come summertime, this is a great place for family reunions. The fall huckleberries and blackberries are ripe for the picking. This is truly a park for all seasons.

Know Before You Go

• Visitors may experience loud noise from May 1 – Sept. 30 due to the proximity of the off-highway vehicle (OHV) management area which is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Year-round Camping

No walk-in sites available.

Book up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.

• 47 full-hookup sites — reservations required
• 121 electrical sites with water — reservations required
• 187 tent sites with water nearby — reservation required
• 10 yurts (5 pet-friendly) — reservations required
• Six seasonal group tent camping areas – reservations required
• Hiker/biker camp
• Flush toilets and hot showers
• Firewood for sale
• RV dump station
• Universal Access: Four campsites and two yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities.

Cleawox Lake

This small, freshwater lake is flanked by dunes on the south side and forest on the north. The clear water invites fishing, small boating (no wake), and paddling. The park offers pedal boat, kayak and paddle board rentals Thursday through Monday seasonally depending on staffing and availability. 

A life jacket loaner station is on site with life jackets of various sizes. Be aware of hidden obstructions beneath the surface. Wearing a life jacket, and making sure it fits properly, saves lives.

Sand Dune Day-use Area

Sand, sand and more sand sweep down to the south shore of Cleawox Lake. You might want to race down the dune and jump in the water for a swim (no lifeguard).

From a large, accessible fishing pier, cast your line for native cutthroat trout, largemouth bass and rainbow trout.

Cleawox Lake Day-use Area

This popular day-use area on the north side of the lake includes several picnic tables with lake views and multiple places along shore to cast your line. A flat, sandy beach beckons sunbathing, sandcastles and splashing in the shallow swim area (no lifeguard). The park offers pedal boat, kayak and paddle board rentals seasonally depending on staffing and availability.

A reservable shelter is next to ball field, and an historic cooking shelter and picnic shelter are first-come, first-served.

Flush restrooms are available in the historic Bathhouse, one of several structures and trails at the park built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Woahink Lake

Large, open Woahink Lake is perfect for boating, picnicking and swimming along the sandy beach (no lifeguard). A picnic shelter is available for group reservation, and a meeting hall with lake views can accommodates up to 50 people.

Dunes North, Dunes South

The park is located within a 47-mile stretch of dunes from Florence to Coos Bay. Two miles of dunes separate Honeyman from the shoreline, but no marked trails lead to the beach from the park. From October to April, ATVs can drive directly onto the dunes from H Loop.

The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area visitor center, located 18 miles south in Reedsport, has more information. ATVs can also access the dunes from South Jetty Road in Florence.

Hiking and History

Civilian Conservation Corps crews originally developed some of the park’s trails, including the half-mile trail that connects the Cleawox picnic areas and campground. This trail follows portions of the Cleawox and Lily Lake shorelines and features rhododendrons in the spring. Other trails link the campground and the Cleawox day-use area with the park’s group camp and Woahink Lake. A highway overpass provides safe crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists.