Roads End State Recreation Site, State recreation area in Lincoln City, Oregon
Roads End State Recreation Site is a state park in Lincoln County, Oregon, on the coast about 5.6 km north of Lincoln City and beside Devils Lake. The land lies roughly 10 metres above sea level, with forested hills inland and the Pacific to the west.
The state acquired this shoreline between 1968 and 1971 to establish public beach access in northern Lincoln County. This acquisition opened the area to public enjoyment and exploration.
From October to May, volunteers hide handcrafted glass floats along the beach for visitors to find and keep. The floats are made locally, and each carries a registration number that finders can use to report it. The hunt began in 1999 as a way to draw off-season visitors to Lincoln City's shoreline.
At low tide, you can walk around Roads End Point to explore more beach areas, but you need to monitor tide schedules carefully. Plan to return before the water rises to avoid getting cut off.
Roads End sits at the foot of a hill that rises to 154 metres about 1.2 kilometres to the east, while the land south of the site is flatter. The beach lies beside Devils Lake, and Lincoln City centre is 5.6 kilometres to the north.
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