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Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area📷 MC BSU, CC0

Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area

Otter Rock, OR

Nature

A collapsed sea cave where waves churn into a rock bowl, best at high tide and in winter storms. At low tide you can walk into it from the beach below and look at tide pools.

Nearest town
Otter Rock, OR
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.7465, -124.0645

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Boiler Bay RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sea and Sand RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    8 mi from Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • South Beach State Park CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area · 287 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Premier RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    13 mi from Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Devil's Lake State Park CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Devil's Lake RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    17 mi from Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area?

Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area is in Otter Rock, OR, at GPS 44.7465, -124.0645. It is about 8 mi from Newport.

Can you camp near Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hiker/Biker, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 43 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area?

Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Oregon’s capes: Three Capes Route to Cape Perpetua.

What is there to see near Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area?

Places worth a stop nearby: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (5 mi), Thor’s Well (32 mi), Cape Kiwanda (33 mi) and Cape Lookout Trail (41 mi).

When is the best time to visit Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)