Things to know
The Holiday Light Show at Shore Acres State Park features thousands of lights and displays in the formal garden. Timed entry and $10 parking must be purchased before arrival and are on sale beginning June 1 at 6 a.m.
Parking reservation time slots are available for 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for Nov. 26 through Dec. 31.
Parking for the event is only available at the Shore Acres day-use parking area after dusk. For visitor and vehicle safety, no parking is allowed at nearby day-use areas, the overlooks or along the highway. OPRD owns all the pull outs and parking areas on that stretch of highway and they are designated day use areas; access or parking in these areas after dusk is prohibited.
How do I reserve timed entry (date and time) and $10 parking?
The 7-day rolling window
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't find what you need from the information below? Call our Park Information line at 800-551-6949. One of our information operators will help you. The line is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do I have to reserve timed entry (date and time) and parking for Holiday Lights, Nov. 26 to Dec. 31?
Yes. Holiday Lights visitors need to reserve timed entry (date and time) and parking at Shore Acres. The system allows visitors to quickly enter the park, which reduces traffic backups and safety concerns on the Cape Arago Highway.
How do I make a reservation for my timed entry and parking spot?
Timed-entry reservation and the $10 parking ticket is available on the Shore Acres reservation page or by calling ReserveAmerica reservations at 800 452-5687. The 7-day rolling window begins Nov. 19.
I already have a 12-month parking permit. Can I waive the $10 permit during the reservation process?
Yes, when you have one of the items listed below. You do need to reserve your timed entry and parking; however, the $10 fee will be waived when the person making the reservation has one of the following and selects the option during the reservation process. You will need to present the item along with your reservation ticket when you enter the park.
When should I arrive to enter the park?
Please arrive at the park on the date and as close as possible to the time shown on your reservation parking ticket. Any line should move quickly when everyone presents the information listed in the next FAQ.
What do I need to present when I enter the park?
Please present the following:
Your ticket, either printed or displayed on your phone, should clearly show date/time, ticket ID, and visitor name.
NOTE: The park does not have internet connectivity, so visitors cannot open their ReserveAmerica account to show their screens.
I have a Disabled Person Parking Permit. Can you guarantee me a spot?
No. We have the normal number of disabled parking sites in the parking area and are creating additional spots close to the garden entrance for vehicles with a Disabled Person Parking Permits. We can’t guarantee a disabled parking spot. However, if someone riding in a car needs to be dropped off near the garden entrance, the volunteer can direct the driver to pull up to the entrance and the passenger can exit the vehicle. The driver will then proceed to a parking spot.
Note: The parking area is large and some of the disabled parking sites are near other features in the park, such as the observation building. These sites may or may not be suitable for some with mobility issues attending the light show.
How long can I stay at the lights?
You can visit the lights for as long as you need. On average, visitors typically stay for about an hour. Please be considerate to visitors who have reserved parking later on the date you're there.
Is my ticket refundable?
No. Tickets can be changed or cancelled online or by calling 800-452-5687 until the date of the tour as long as they haven't been printed or previewed. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations.
What if the weather is lousy on the date of my ticket? Am I out of luck?
We encourage people to wait until the last minute before viewing or printing their tickets. As long as the tickets haven’t been viewed or printed, date and entry time can be changed for free.
After a ticket is purchased, visitors have the option of viewing and downloading/ printing the ticket. Once the ticket is viewed or downloaded/printed, the ticket is final and can’t be changed or refunded.
Is it true that we can take a shuttle from Charleston?
Yes, Santa’s Shuttle will run again this year from the Charleston Marina to Shore Acres State Park. The shuttle is sponsored by Oregon Adventure Coast. More information will be provided once finalized.