Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach, Oregon
| Address: | US-101, Cannon Beach, OR 97110 |
| GPS: |
45°53'4.1"N 123°58'3.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
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Haystack Rock is a 235-foot (72-meter) sea stack in Cannon Beach, Oregon. It is sometimes claimed locally to be the third-tallest such "intertidal" structure in the world, but there are no official references to support this. A popular tourist destination, the monolithic rock is adjacent to the beach and accessible by foot at low tide. The Haystack Rock tide pools are home to many intertidal animals, including starfish, sea anemone, crabs, chitons, limpets, and sea slugs. The rock is also a nesting site for many sea birds, including terns and puffins.
Visitors to Haystack Rock can view many species of marine wildlife in their natural habitat during low tide. The thin strip of rock and sand that connects it to the beach at these times features many tide pools. The area surrounding the rock is popular for picnicking, kite-flying, and bird-watching. Artists and photographers can be found capturing the beauty of Haystack Rock on canvas or on film.
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Haystack Rock - Wikipedia
This article is about Haystack Rock in Clatsop County, Oregon. For the feature with the same name in Tillamook County, see Haystack Rock (Tillamook County, Oregon).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haystack_RockHaystack Rock on the Oregon Coast
here are two Haystack Rock on the Oregon Coast. One in Cannon Beach and one in Pacific City
https://theoregoncoast.info/HaystackRock.htmlHaystack Rock | Explore the Coast of Cannon Beach, OR
Not only is Haystack Rock the most iconic landmark along the Oregon Coast, but it's also home to numerous tidal sea creatures, including the Tufted Puffin.
https://www.cannonbeach.org/things-to-do/beaches-and-parks/haystack-rock/
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Cannon Beach, Oregon
- Head south on S Hemlock St toward W Van Buren St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Forest Lawn Rd (0.2 mi)
Take US-26 West and continue to Sunset Blvd in Cannon, Beach. There are multiple places to park, but you will have to walk down to the beach itself and walk to Haystack Rock (if it's low tide).
