DEVILS LAKE Around Lincoln City, you’ll enjoy plenty of aquatic fun away from the Coast — including the calm waters at Devils Lake. Bring your kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard to the boat launch at East Devils Lake State Park, where you’ll paddle through wetlands; head past stands of Douglas fir; and may spy bald eagles, snowy plovers and other native birds. Pitch a tent or park your RV at Devils Lake State Recreation Area. The campground hosts dozens of tent and full-hookup sites, as well as 10 yurts — five of which are pet-friendly and two of which are wheelchair-accessible. Regatta Park sits on the western shore of Devils Lake and offers fun for kids and kids at heart. Get on the water with an on-site boat ramp; cast a line for rainbow trout, bass and panfish from the park’s fishing dock; and admire a 400-year-old Sitka spruce tree along the Regatta Open Space Trail. SURFING & PADDLING From catching some waves in the open ocean to paddling calm waters in a coastal forest, you’ll find aquatic opportunities of all kinds around Lincoln City. You’ll find several surf spots that cater to various skill levels, though it’s particularly well-suited to intermediate and advanced surfers who can handle the often powerful waves and cold water. Check out rentals, purchase gear and sign up for lessons at Lincoln City Surf Shop, Safari Town Surf Shop, and ZuhG Life Surf Shop. Kayakers get an up-close look at the iconic Four Brothers rock formation after setting out from Josephine Young Memorial Park in Siletz Bay. Also in town, Devils Lake sits protected from Lincoln City’s regular winds and hosts a few boat ramps in the midst of a quiet forest. Just north of town, paddlers can head out of Knight Park into the Salmon River Estuary, where you can paddle alongside seals, salmon and elk in the Cascade Head Biosphere Region. Kayak tours and rentals are available from Safari Town Surf Shop and the Salmon River Wooden Kayak Company. Did you know? Devils Lake is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the “World’s Shortest River,” D River. FROM TOP: CODY CHA; JARETT JUAREZ 18 EXPLORELINCOLNCITY.COM
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