Devil's Punchbowl, Natural rock formation in Lincoln County, Oregon.
Devil's Punchbowl is a coastal rock formation in Oregon that creates a circular basin where ocean waves surge through cave openings. These channels direct water into the enclosed space, causing dramatic swirling and churning during high tides and rough seas.
The site became a state natural area in 1929 through land donations by F.W. and C.P. Leadbetter. Subsequent acquisitions expanded the protected area until 1971.
Native American tribes from the Pacific Northwest considered this geological structure a sacred place for ceremonial gatherings and spiritual connections.
The site has designated parking and well-maintained paths leading to multiple viewpoints of the rock formation. Visit during high tide or stormy weather to see the most active water movements through the basin.
During winter storms, water erupts violently from the cave openings, creating towering spray displays that shoot high above the cliffs. These dramatic jets are best witnessed from the observation points during powerful swells.
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