Otter Point State Recreation Site

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4.5
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4.7
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4.5
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Why you should go
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  1. Capture breathtaking photos of the ocean and rock formations
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  2. Enjoy stunning sunset moments
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  3. Experience an adventurous descent down a cliff side via a rope trail

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Beautiful views! It’s windy
Definitely worth visiting. The views are awesome. The sandstone formations at the point are like being on another planet. I have been here three times in the last five years and it never disappoints. The road is a little rough going in but don't be in a hurry and you will be fine. The road in is less than a 1/4 mile to the parking area.
Very very beautiful beach! You can walk the trail to otter point and the view is stunning. But be fair warned you can not get to the beach from that trail. We went left at the trail head to the costal trail and walked for about 30 minutes with no ways to access the beach ether so we turned around. Right before leaving we noticed a trail to the right of the parking lot (across from the actual trailhead). We walked the short trail up and down and across a stream to find a rope trail down a cliff side. While it wasn’t extremely hard or dangerous please note you will get muddy!!! If not on the way down, on the way back!! No restrooms, no picnic tables, no other amenities. Just nature and a trail.
Beautiful views! It’s windy
Definitely worth visiting. The views are awesome. The sandstone formations at the point are like being on another planet. I have been here three times in the last five years and it never disappoints. The road is a little rough going in but don't be in a hurry and you will be fine. The road in is less than a 1/4 mile to the parking area.
Very very beautiful beach! You can walk the trail to otter point and the view is stunning. But be fair warned you can not get to the beach from that trail. We went left at the trail head to the costal trail and walked for about 30 minutes with no ways to access the beach ether so we turned around. Right before leaving we noticed a trail to the right of the parking lot (across from the actual trailhead). We walked the short trail up and down and across a stream to find a rope trail down a cliff side. While it wasn’t extremely hard or dangerous please note you will get muddy!!! If not on the way down, on the way back!! No restrooms, no picnic tables, no other amenities. Just nature and a trail.
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Know before you go

  • Be cautious near the cliffs as there are no safety rails and erosion is visible
  • If seeking beach access, look for the short trail across from the main trailhead leading to a rope descent
  • Expect muddy conditions on the way down from the cliff side descent
  • Visit in early September for amazing weather and clear views
Map
Address
Old Coast Rd, Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA
Website
http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=41
Phone
(800) 551-6949
Hours
SuSunday: Open 24 hours
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(800) 551-6949
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Reviews

Otter Point State Recreation Site offers stunning views of the ocean and rock formations, with well-maintained trails for easy exploration. Visitors rave about the amazing pictures they can capture, especially during sunset moments. While beach access may be limited due to high waves, a short trail across a stream leads to a rope trail down a cliff side, providing an adventurous descent. The lack of amenities like restrooms or picnic tables is compensated by the pure connection with nature that this spot offers.
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5/5Trevor B
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Aug 28, 2025 from
Google
Beautiful views! It’s windy
5/5Michael T
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Sep 24, 2025 from
Google
Definitely worth visiting. The views are awesome. The sandstone formations at the point are like being on another planet. I have been here three times in the last five years and it never disappoints. The road is a little rough going in but don't be in a hurry and you will be fine. The road in is less than a 1/4 mile to the parking area.
4/5April S
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Apr 6, 2024 from
Google
Very very beautiful beach! You can walk the trail to otter point and the view is stunning. But be fair warned you can not get to the beach from that trail. We went left at the trail head to the costal trail and walked for about 30 minutes with no ways to access the beach ether so we turned around. Right before leaving we noticed a trail to the right of the parking lot (across from the actual trailhead). We walked the short trail up and down and across a stream to find a rope trail down a cliff side. While it wasn’t extremely hard or dangerous please note you will get muddy!!! If not on the way down, on the way back!! No restrooms, no picnic tables, no other amenities. Just nature and a trail.
5/5Mais K
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Oct 17, 2025 from
Google
It has 2 ways to go. A short one for an upper view and a longer one for a beach walk. A nice place to spend an hour or spend a day.
5/5Stef L
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Sep 5, 2023 from
Google
This was in the first week of September. Amazing weather and views of the ocean and rock formations. There's no safety rail or whatever, so I wouldn't recommend going too close to the edge. You can see that there's a lot of erosion happening and cave-ins. No beach access, or we didn't really notice it. A short walk to access the cliff.
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Map
Address
Old Coast Rd, Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA
Website
http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=41
Phone
(800) 551-6949
Hours
SuSunday: Open 24 hours
MoMonday: Open 24 hours
TuTuesday: Open 24 hours
WeWednesday: Open 24 hours
ThThursday: Open 24 hours
FrFriday: Open 24 hours
SaSaturday: Open 24 hours
Old Coast Rd, Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: Open 24 hours
MoMonday: Open 24 hours
TuTuesday: Open 24 hours
WeWednesday: Open 24 hours
ThThursday: Open 24 hours
FrFriday: Open 24 hours
SaSaturday: Open 24 hours
(800) 551-6949
http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=41