About
Cape Perpetua is a Marine Garden
Marine Gardens are designated to protect rocky habitat resources through public enjoyment, learning opportunities, and by maintaining ecological integrity. No change to fish harvest beyond baseline ODFW regulations. No take of invertebrate or marine plant harvest in the intertidal except for single mussels for recreational bait and scientific research permits*.
Features
Key Resources
1.3 miles of intertidal habitat between the north side of Devil's Churn on the north and the northerly boundary of Neptune State Park on the south in Lincoln County approximately two miles south of Yachats, Oregon.
Site Uses
Cape Perpetua's status as an intertidal marine garden means that all collection of shellfish and other marine invertebrates is prohibited. Exceptions are that single mussels may be taken for bait and razor clams may be collected at Cape Perpetua. See ODFW marine zone fishing regulations for details. Visitor use of the area is relatively high and includes tidepooling, sightseeing, and sport fishing from shore. School groups use Cape Perpetua as an outdoor educational resource.
Access
Visitors may access the Cape Perpetual Marine Garden from several well-developed access trails in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, including one from the Visitor Center and from Devil's Churn Wayside with visual access from Cooks Chasm viewpoint.
Management
Site Management
This area is part of an extensive a basalt rock bench and intertidal habitat area along the foot of Cape Perpetua. It is part of the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center complex and is currently designated as a Marine Garden.
Regulations
Cape Perpetua's status as a marine garden means that all collection of shellfish and other marine invertebrates is prohibited. Exceptions are that single mussels may be taken for bait and razor clams may be collected at Cape Perpetua.
Ownership
- Submerged and submersible (intertidal) lands: Department of State Lands
- Offshore rocks above Mean High Water: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Beach and part of adjacent uplands: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
