Oregon Points of Interest

Devils Churn Day Use


Located just north of the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, here you can watch the crashing waves and the dramatic churning action of the ocean  inside the wave carved inlet that we call Devils Churn.

This deep chasm exposes the shoreline's volcanic history and shows the relentless, violent power of the ocean. The chasm likely started as a narrow fracture or collapsed lava tube in the volcanic bedrock. Over many thousands of years under the constant pounding force of the ocean waves it's now more than 80 feet wide where it opens at the ocean.

Provides access to Restless Waters Trail #1364


DEVILS CHURN DAY USE
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Points of Interest
Location
Devils Churn Day Use
Holman Vista Day Use

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Sutton 111 45 ft
Rock Creek - Yachats 16 55 ft
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Alder Dune 43 98 ft
Washburne Memorial State Park 56 63 ft
Beachside State Rec Area Numerous 14 ft
Harbor Vista County Park 38 44 ft