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Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint

Oregon

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Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint is a 75-acre park in Oregon, about 2 miles from the town of Depoe Bay. It is managed by the state park agency. Summer and early fall are the mildest times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newport show highs around 65 to 66°F in July and September, with lows near 50°F. The closest outing is the Depoe Bay Park Trail, about 2 miles away. Farther afield, the Alder Island Nature Trail and the Ocean to Bay Trail are both within about 9 miles, and Cedar Creek offers canoeing about 9 miles out.

Park size

75 acres

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Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint

Oregon

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–66°F and lows of 47–51°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport 3n, OR weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan55° high42° low
  2. Feb54° high41° low
  3. Mar54° high41° low
  4. Apr56° high42° low
  5. May59° high46° low
  6. Jun62° high49° low
  7. Jul65° high51° low
  8. Aug66° high51° low
  9. Sep66° high49° low
  10. Oct62° high47° low
  11. Nov56° high45° low
  12. Dec53° high42° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint · Public land
Nearest town
Depoe Bay, Oregon · 1.9 mi
Managed by
City Land

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint

Best months: January and April–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    55° / 42°

  2. Feb

    54° / 41°

  3. Mar

    54° / 41°

  4. Apr

    56° / 42°

  5. May

    59° / 46°

  6. Jun

    62° / 49°

  7. Jul

    65° / 51°

  8. Aug

    66° / 51°

  9. Sep

    66° / 49°

  10. Oct

    62° / 47°

  11. Nov

    56° / 45°

  12. Dec

    53° / 42°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newport 3n, OR, 6.9 mi away at 220 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.