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Collins Beach -- Sauvie Island
Excellent swimming in the Columbia river and it's a legal nude beach with lots of hot sunbathers. Bring your sunscreen and your bug repelent because of the mosquitos. There is a state patrol officer in a white pickup that watches the road and parking lots along the beaches. Never seen any police on any beaches.
- Best time
- Weekends 10 am -- 8 pm. June/October.
- Crowd
- Portland gay guys.
- Watch out
- Rarely see a park ranger, but be careful of belongings.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2010
Wheelchair: Not accessible
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Where exactly
From Portland, go 10 miles northwest on US 30. Turn right over Sauvie Island bridge. Buy a parking pass at the store at the bottom of the bridge, then continue beyond the store for 1.8 miles. Turn right on Reeder Road and go 10.7 miles until it becomes gravel (passing Reeder Beach and Walton Beach, both clothing required.). About 0.3 miles on the gravel road, watch for signs on the right, "Collins Beach, Clothing Optional Area, Nudity on Beach Only." Park on the left side of the gravel road only.
When to go
Weekends 10 am -- 8 pm. June/October.
Sunset today · Sunrise tomorrow
Etiquette
Downriver of the gay flags
Nudity: Yes / Legal nude beach
Safety
Rarely see a park ranger, but be careful of belongings. A car alarm is a good idea.
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