Devils Churn, Natural inlet in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States.
Devils Churn consists of a narrow rocky passage where the Pacific Ocean water flows into an 80-foot-wide volcanic rock fissure along the coast.
The inlet developed through continuous wave action over thousands of years, beginning as a sea cave until its roof collapsed from natural erosion.
The Siuslaw National Forest area surrounding Devils Churn provides trails where visitors observe marine wildlife and experience the Oregon coastal environment.
Access to Devils Churn requires a United States Forest Service pass, and visitors can reach the site through the Restless Waters trail or Route 101.
When the tide rises, the ocean waves generate water sprays that reach several hundred feet in height at the end of the narrow inlet.
Location: Lincoln County
GPS coordinates: 44.28444,-124.11111
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:50
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