Rocky Creek
State Scenic Viewpoint

Near Newport, Oregon, United States

Rocky Creek is a spectacular ocean-front park on a forested bluff overlooking the ocean. Offshore rocks provide spectacular wave action in storms and are nesting areas for birds and sea lions and harbor seals. The viewpoint is an official Whale Spoken Here site for watching gray whales.
mdi-alert-outline General Advisory
Effective Sep 22, 2023 – Jan 1, 2024
California sea lions infected with Leptospirosis are appearing on Oregon beaches. The contagious bacterial infection, and many others, are transmittable to humans, dogs, and horses. Beachgoers are urged to leash their dogs and keep dogs and horses at least 150 feet away from live or dead sea lions. It is a violation of federal and state laws to harass, disturb, touch or feed marine mammals. Report violations to Oregon State Police at 800-452-7888. For more information, go to https://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2023/09_Sep/092223.asp.
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History

Lands were purchased from private owners, and a gift from the U. S. Government, between 1926 and 1954. The original park developments were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1934 and 1936.

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