Lost Creek State Recreation Site, State recreation site on Pacific coast in Lincoln County, Oregon.
Lost Creek State Recreation Site is a coastal park in Oregon with forest trails, picnic areas, and direct beach access. The grounds feature wooded sections, open spaces for activities, and several viewpoints overlooking the ocean.
The site came into being in 1933 through land donations from Ben E. Smith and Lincoln County to protect shore pine vegetation. These contributions secured lasting public access to the coastline.
The park is developed for picnicking and beach access, and visitors use it for beachcombing and whale watching. Its shoreline faces the Pacific about seven miles south of Newport, in Lincoln County, and the site sits roughly seven metres above sea level.
The park lies about 7 miles south of Newport and is open year-round for day visits. Designated parking areas and picnic facilities are available to help with your visit planning.
The park sits about 7 miles south of Newport in Lincoln County, at roughly 7 metres above sea level, with the Pacific directly to its west. The land around it rises to a 153-metre hill about 2.6 km to the east, and the area averages around 25 people per square kilometre.
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