Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

View the Yaquina Head Natural Area Map (PDF)

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean at the north end of Newport, Oregon. This headland provides visitors with one of the most accessible wildlife and ocean viewing locations on the Pacific Coast.

Hours of Operation

• Park Grounds:
  The park grounds are open every day of the year. The entrance gate opens at sunrise or 6:00 AM, whichever is later, and closes at sunset. Winter hours start November 1.
• Interpretive Center:
  Summer Hours 9:00 to 5:00
  Fall Hours 10:00 to 5:00
  Winter hours 10:00 to 4:30
• Lighthouse:
  Summer Hours 11:00 to 4:00
  Fall Hours 10:00 to 4:00
  Winter Hours 12:00 to 4:00

Address

750 NW Lighthouse Dr
Newport, Oregon 97365
Phone: 541-574-3100 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Email: YHONA_comments@blm.gov

Fees

Join Yaquina's Staff

• Interpretation and Education Internships (PDF)
• Volunteer Interpretive Host Position (PDF)
• Interpretive Volunteer (PDF)

Driving Directions

For driving directions to and from the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, click here.