Vandalizim Closes State Park Restrooms

Oregon State Police are investigating extensive vandalism that occurred at multiple Oregon State Parks in Lincoln County. 

The vandalism occurred sometime between approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 21, and 7:00 a.m. on August 22, 2026. Multiple state park restroom facilities were targeted, with damage ranging from the removal of paper towel dispensers to the destruction and removal of fixtures and other items from inside the facilities. Fires were also intentionally started at several of the locations.

The affected locations may include:

• Agate Beach State Wayside

• Otter Rock State Park

• Gleneden Beach State Park

• Fogarty Creek State Park

  
  

Restroom facilities at Gleneden Beach, Fogarty Creek, Boiler Bay, Rocky Creek, Devil’s Punchbowl, and Agate Beach were all vandalized and sustained interior damage and are partially or fully closed. Park rangers are working hard to repair and reopen these facilities as soon as possible.

OSP is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in or around these locations during the timeframe of the incidents. Investigators are also asking anyone with video footage from roads leading to or adjacent to the affected state parks to review their recordings for potentially relevant activity.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact OSP Dispatch at 800-442-0776 or by dialing OSP (677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-274452. 

Restroom facilities at Gleneden Beach, Fogarty Creek, Boiler Bay, Rocky Creek, Devil’s Punchbowl, and Agate Beach were all vandalized and sustained interior damage and are partially or fully closed. Park rangers are working hard to repair and reopen these facilities as soon as possible.