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Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

Oregon

About

Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site is a 38-acre park in Oregon, about a mile from the town of Newport. It sits within its own namesake land unit, and as a state recreation site it is a compact stop close to town rather than a far-flung destination. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby weather station records typical average highs of about 64°F in July and August and around 66°F in September. Winter highs typically hover near 50°F. Several short trails lie close by. The HMSC Nature Trail is under a mile away, and Cooper Ridge Nature Trail and Mike Miller Park Educational Trail are within about 2 miles. For time on the water, the Depot Slough canoe route is roughly 5.5 miles off.

Park size

38 acres

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Location

Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

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 61–66°F and lows of 46–51°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport 1 Se, OR weather station, 0.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan51° high39° low
  2. Feb52° high38° low
  3. Mar54° high40° low
  4. Apr55° high42° low
  5. May58° high46° low
  6. Jun61° high49° low
  7. Jul64° high51° low
  8. Aug64° high51° low
  9. Sep66° high49° low
  10. Oct61° high46° low
  11. Nov55° high42° low
  12. Dec50° high39° low

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

Where it is

  • Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site · Public land
Nearest town
Newport, Oregon · 1 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 Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

Best months: 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

    51° / 39°

  2. Feb

    52° / 38°

  3. Mar

    54° / 40°

  4. Apr

    55° / 42°

  5. May

    58° / 46°

  6. Jun

    61° / 49°

  7. Jul

    64° / 51°

  8. Aug

    64° / 51°

  9. Sep

    66° / 49°

  10. Oct

    61° / 46°

  11. Nov

    55° / 42°

  12. Dec

    50° / 39°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newport 1 Se, OR, 0.8 mi away at 8 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.