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Otter Point State Recreation Site

General Information

Description - Otter Point State Recreation Site offers excellent walking and hiking trails overlooking pristine beaches and unusual sandstone rock formations sculpted by wind and waves.

Vital stats: This park has a single-lane gravel road entrance and exit road. No trailer turn-around in small gravel parking area. There is no fee to use this park.

Recreation - Otter Point offers beach access and opportunities for hiking, beachcombing, watching marine wildlife, and viewing scenery.

Climate - The Oregon coast receives abundant rainfall, mostly between October and April. July and August bring the best chance for clear days. Summer temperatures are normally moderate and almost never hot. Winter temperatures are normally cool at the lower elevations and cold at the higher elevations. Although snow is possible in the lowest elevations, it is infrequent and does not stay on the ground for long.

Location - Otter Point is located along Oregon's South Coast, off U.S. Highway 101, 4 miles north of Gold Beach.

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More Information

Contact Information:
Oregon Parks & Recreation Department, 1115 Commercial Street NE , Salem, OR, 97301-1002, Phone: 800-551-6949

Additional Information:
Oregon State Parks - Oregon's State Parks offer beautiful settings for outdoor recreation activities including camping, yurt or cabin stays, hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing boating, wildlife viewing and much more.
South Coast - The South Coast stretches from the Umpqua River, south to the California border. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and numerous coastal state parks are among the attractions of this beautiful region.

Links:
Oregon State Parks - Official Agency Website