House Rock Viewpoint
House Rock Viewpoint sits at 476 feet along the Pacific Coast byway, at mile 335 of 347. The terrain drops 564 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces 300°, angled toward the sunset rather than square onto the horizon. To the north, Whaleshead Beach lies 1.5 miles away at 141 feet, with Whaleshead Viewpoint just beyond it at 1.6 miles and 256 feet. Farther north, Smith Hill rises to 741 feet at 2.5 miles, followed by Natural Bridges viewpoint at 5.0 miles and 371 feet, then Ridge Knob at 7.9 miles and 1,135 feet, and Red Rock at 9.3 miles and 1,286 feet. Gold Beach is 20.3 miles to the north, Crescent City is 26.5 miles south-southeast, and Cave Junction lies 36.3 miles to the east. Whaleshead Viewpoint precedes this stop along the byway, and Cape Ferrelo Viewpoint follows it. Sunset falls around 19:30 near the equinoxes, 20:58 at the June solstice, and 16:49 in December, times relevant given the overlook's westward-leaning orientation.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Whaleshead Beach141 ftnorth · 1.5 mi
- Whaleshead Viewpoint256 ftnorth · 1.6 mi
- Smith Hill741 ftnorth · 2.5 mi
- Natural Bridges371 ftnorth · 5.0 mi
- Ridge Knob1,135 ftnorth · 7.9 mi
- Red Rock1,286 ftnorth · 9.3 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:21 | 19:30 | 18:53 |
| June solstice | 05:42 | 20:58 | 20:15 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 19:16 | 18:39 |
| December solstice | 07:43 | 16:49 | 16:04 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 335 of 347 along Pacific Coast.
- Gold Beach20.3 mi north
- Crescent City26.5 mi south-southeast
- Cave Junction36.3 mi east
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How high is House Rock Viewpoint?
House Rock Viewpoint sits at about 476 feet (145 m).
What can you see from House Rock Viewpoint?
From House Rock Viewpoint: Whaleshead Beach (N, 1.5 mi); Whaleshead Viewpoint (N, 1.6 mi); Smith Hill (N, 2.5 mi); Natural Bridges (N, 5.0 mi).
Is House Rock Viewpoint better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from House Rock Viewpoint toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to House Rock Viewpoint?
Gold Beach, 20 miles N of House Rock Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after House Rock Viewpoint?
Cape Ferrelo Viewpoint is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after House Rock Viewpoint.
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Day trips start here
- Brookings-Harbor · 5 mi
- Crescent City · 26 mi
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