What a pleasant surprise…read more As we were making our way down the Oregon Coast, we decided to stop here because it was extremely foggy. Foggy mornings equal great morning walks for me. What we didn't realize was that there was a large campground tucked behind the dunes, because in the dense fog, we couldn't see much of anything. We ended up walking the very secluded beach for several hours until the fog began to lift. The beach is open to everyone, even if you're not camping, and it stretches for miles in both directions with soft sand the entire way. Sometimes those random, unplanned stops end up being the best discoveries. If I ever decide to camp, this is absolutely a place I'd look into. The campground is literally right on the water. And if you're just exploring the beach, there's plenty of free parking all around and no admission fees required.

Only reason why I'm giving this cam site a 4 star is because you are literally next to a highway…read moreand the car noise is HORRIBLE. Anytime of day! Other than that the place is great. Clean bathrooms and showers, paved road for kids bikes and scooters! Super easy access to the beach

Great park for the kids! I love that it's enclosed. We were out of town and the kids desperately…read moreneeded to burn some energy and this was a great place to do so. Lots of shade for resting. My kids had an absolute blast at this park.

Really fun park for little ones. We are out of towners visiting family, and always looking for…read moresomething fun to do with the kids. Built by donors and run by volunteers. It has a castle and rocket motifs, with lots of different levels and activities. The only catch is that it is located on the grounds of an elementary school (fenced, but still,) so is only available outside of school hours.

Seal rock was listed as a few places with tide pools on our drive up the coast. We ended up…read morestopping here early on the morning which thankfully we did because when we left there were cars waiting for stalls. The park has bathrooms and benches to eat at right off the parking lot. The trail to the beach isn't paved past the look out so you will need to be able to traverse the rocky hill to get down. But there were a lot of tide pools just not with many things to look at in them. We explored the beach for about an hour with the cold wind and fog. My husband found a clam in the rocks which was cool. As we were leaving a woman was writing on the beach with a large rake. Pretty cool to see once we got back up the hillside.

Came on a cloudy day, the beauty of rocks formation is amazing . With the sea birds and waves…read morecreating symphonic background drop. So peaceful

For a park that's part of a NATIONAL geocache lab, this park is in desperate need of repair, the…read moreslide is GONE and ugly blackboard now covers the entrance. The playground equipment is missing safety features like covers to the metal features are exposed. The bathroom was okay. If I lived in town I would be mad this park represents my town...

The slide is gone and the park is currently pretty run down. Very unfortunate because once in its…read moreprime we all had a great time as a family here

Devils Churn is one of the coolest geological formations I've ever seen…read more As the tide comes in, the waves are concentrated in the basalt chasm (the result of an ancient collapsed lava tube), where they gain speed, ricochet against themselves, creating the "churn" look. It looks like a giant ocean bathtub full of violent butter. The waves splash dozens of feet in the air, filling tide pools on the basalt cliffs, and then cascading back down over the edges in a circular formation of infinite waterfalls. It looks like something you would imagine you would see in Iceland. The churn can be seen from a viewing area close to the parking lot, but it's just a short half mile hike down to the shore. Even though people have been washed out to sea from this site, these people had gone beyond the official trail, into the actual tide pool area above the churn. So, as long as you're on the trail, you're probably safe. I held on to the wooden rail just in case a big wave came, but noticed that the very bottom rung had been washed out. There is enough parking for about twenty cars at the information center, which is staffed by the Forest Service on limited hours/days. Parking is $5 or free with an NPS, Forest Service, or other federal interagency pass. I've actually been here a few times now. Valentine's Day was pretty crowded, and the visitor center was open. I had to leave before high tide, but was mesmerized. So, I ended up coming back during high tide a few days later. At one point, I saw the ocean throw an entire tree onto the ledge-- only to reclaim it a few minutes later. Falling in to the churn would almost certainly result in death. Some of the waves looked like they were going 25mph once they entered the chasm. Plus it's full of huge logs being violently churned around. But just half mile down the trail, there is a calm, serene beach with really pretty rocks. Continuing on, you can actually hike to Thors Well from here. I can't believe I'd never even heard of this place until I stumbled upon it by accident after visiting Thors Well. Personally I actually found the churn more impressive and mesmerizing to watch.

Super easy hike down to devils churn with accessible parking. I would highly recommend checking to…read moresee where the tide is at before going down for your safety. Came here with my friend on our way to Florence .

This scenic area is a must-see when visiting the Yachats area! There's so much to do here. There's…read morea Visitors Center with restrooms, a museum, informational videos and friendly employees to answer questions. They have a large parking lot available for visitors. At the top of the hill is the Cape Perpetua Overlook day use area. It costs $5, and there's plenty of parking and a vault toilet. There's also a map of the trails by the pay station. The views from up there are amazing! The trails are well maintained. Don't forget to check out the cool West Shelter observation point! On the other side of highway 101 is a trail to Devils Churn, Cook's Chasm, and Spouting Horn. All must-sees! The dramatic views change depending on high and low tides. We always make a point to stop here while visiting the area, any time of year. It never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Even though the morning was very cold, super windy, foggy, and drizzling, the views were worth the…read morehassle!

Nice big park with a great little/big kid playground and a basketball court. Plenty of walking…read morespace and a field for playing soccer, frisbee, catch, or whatever. Great place to hang out for a morning or afternoon! Tip: over by the Willamette landing clubhouse are some great walking paths along the river.

This is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach. The park itself features a huge picnic area and…read morerestrooms with running water. As of August 2020, the trash seemed to be picked up regularly and the restrooms were open. To get to the beach from the parking area, you follow a paved trail for a few hundred yards and cross a creek over a bridge (this was the highlight for my 3 year old).

We were just kind of stopping at anything of interest so decided to check this park out. Lots of…read moreparking and a huge open area. So many picnic benches around to chill at. Right by the water and we even saw a guy fishing. Watch out for all the adorable caterpillars trying to get around. It seemed like a really nice spot to hang out when the weather's nice. There's a cute bridge that leads to easy beach access. You can't tell just by driving by but on a map you can see this place is surrounded by water. I feel like people might pass by but realizing it's a great place to park and go to the beach. They have large public bathrooms with changing benches inside. I thought that was a nice touch for anyone wanting to get into a swimsuit or out of wet clothes and not something I see too often. We stayed a bit and wandered around. Nice place.

Short little loop around the rim to gain a view of the bowl itself. There is a small parking lot up…read morethe road from where the actual park top is. Restrooms are available near the parking area. There is also a steep stair decline right across from the parking lot that will take you down to the beach....however, this has been closed temporarily for repairs (thank goodness because the wooden stairs were in rough shape).

Cool geological feature, would definitely do if it's in your drive…read more Also happened to sight a whale from this lookout

Adorable park, well maintained, and great for littles and dogs! Has a beautiful view of the marina…read moreand a nice pedestrian bridge you can cross to go around the marina up to the heart of all the shops and restaurants in Depoe Bay.

One of the great spots in Depoe Bay, Oregon. The view is amazing but be warned. There is no safety…read morein place. You could fall off the edge. The waves are dangerous at best here. Stunning views but dangerous. You know, The Ocean, Mother Nature. Just be careful. We stay at the hotel across the street from the park and like taking walks that end up here at the park. It's hard to pull yourself away from the beauty of the waves crashing against the rocks. There is a couple benches and a picnic table to sit at but no bathrooms or B.B.Q. Pits. Remember, it's a State Park in the city of Depoe Bay, that means "No Smoking."