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W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site, Near Newport, OR

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W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site

A small Oregon state recreation site with a freshwater lake, a fishing dock, and nearby wetlands.

Near Newport, OR

About W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site

This small Oregon state recreation site lies near Newport and offers a modest freshwater lake where visitors can fish from a dock. Bass and stocked trout are the usual catches. The grounds are popular with waterfowl, and a scenic wetland borders the Alsea River. The park was given to the state by W. B. Nelson in 1959 and is open for day use throughout the year.

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