Cape Perpetua - Yachats, OR

Cape Perpetua

I stayed two and a half days in the Cape Perpetua Campground in a nice spot (one of the relatively few flat ones) next to a creek and at the end of the campground. I felt spoiled as the campground was at most a quarter full during my stay.

 

Cape Perpetua

I walked 20 minutes to the ocean twice in the evening a couple of hours before sunset and once in mid-morning. I chose the times to arrive close enough to high tide for good action of the natural wonders and also have decent lighting for the photography. There was a bit of a compromise.

I again felt spoiled as I took in these wonderful sights with less than 10 other people each time. It almost felt like I had everything all to myself. I know it won't be that way in the summer.

Waves Crash

The waves crashing on the black rock were impressive.

Rocks Shed Water

Thor's Well

Thor's Well

Thor's Well is a hole in the rock, likely a collapsed sea cave, where the sea water spews forth into the air as well as drains away seemingly never to return...until the next wave arrives.

Big Splash from Thor's Well

Thor's Well at Sunset

I viewed Thor's Well from different points including only a few feet from it.

Thor's Well from a Few Feet Away

Enjoy seeing Thor's Well in action!

Spouting Horn 

The crashing waves will shoot through a crevice in the rocks and send a mist of saltwater up into the air.

Spouting Horn in Action

Devil's Churn

The main trail was closed to see Devil's Churn so I couldn't visit during my walks. The one time I drove, the sea was too calm to view any good action.