Coquille-Myrtle Grove State Park

Coquille Myrtle Grove: river swimming and a shaded picnic stop

Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site sits beside the South Fork Coquille River along Powers Highway. Oregon State Parks identifies a swimming hole with a beach downhill from the parking area. The myrtle grove gives visitors a shaded place to picnic before or after spending time by the river.

Bring drinking water

There is no drinking water on site. Pack enough for your group, along with food and a bag for carrying out rubbish. Oregon Fish & Wildlife lists picnic facilities and restrooms. This is a day-use destination, not an overnight campground.

Getting to the river

From Myrtle Point, follow Highway 42 south to Powers Highway, then continue south about nine miles following park signs. The listing pin uses Oregon State Parks' published park coordinates; it is a park reference, not a precise water-entry marker. The beach is downhill from parking. A short approach does not establish wheelchair access or make the river suitable for every visitor.

Check conditions before entering

The park is open for day use throughout the year, but that does not mean swimming conditions are suitable year-round. The site can flood at high water. Check park notices and assess the river on arrival. Do not use a photograph's apparent clarity or calm surface as evidence of current water quality, depth or safety. Wear a properly fitted life jacket for floating, keep children within close reach and avoid jumping into water with an unseen bottom.

What the gallery shows

The reviewed photos show the river shoreline, shaded picnic grove and Coquille Myrtle Wayside conservation plaque. They help explain the setting, but do not document today's river level or a universally suitable swimming entry.

Historical path and river-stone details

The additional views show a gravel path beneath trees and rounded river stones beneath the water. The exact path segment and water-entry point are not independently established. These images cannot prove a step-free beach approach, safe footing, present water clarity or depth. Use the park's current directions and notices; the lower-resolution path photograph is kept at its native size rather than enlarged.