Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island

Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
TypePublic, state
LocationTillamook County, Oregon
Nearest cityTillamook
Coordinates45°16′24″N 123°57′04″W / 45.2734366°N 123.95123°W / 45.2734366; -123.95123
Operated byOregon Parks and Recreation Department

Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The park was created in 2000 and named after a former secretary of state for the State of Oregon, Clay Myers. Although not a true island, Whalen Island is surrounded by Sand Lake Estuary and wetlands. Whalen Island can be visited on a 1.5 miles (2.4 km) loop trail around its perimeter.