About Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Visit Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, a stunning coastal destination along the Oregon coast. To learn more, visit the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area homepage.
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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Newport, Oregon · Lincoln County
Visit Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, a stunning coastal destination along the Oregon coast. To learn more, visit the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area homepage.
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Weather at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
57°/44°
🌬 15mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:52 PM
Sun
Clear
57°/47°
🌬 18mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:53 PM
Mon
Clear
69°/49°
🌬 12mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:54 PM
Tue
Overcast
75°/49°
💧 1%🌬 8mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:55 PM
Wed
Drizzle
56°/51°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:32 AM ↓ 8:56 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Newport is located 55 miles west of Corvallis on the central Oregon coast. Take Hwy. 20 to U.S. Hwy. 101 to Newport. Turn right onto Hwy. 101 and proceed north 4.5 miles to Lighthouse Drive and turn left to enter Yaquina Head.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Heading to Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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