Klamath Overlook in Redwood National Park

Klamath Overlook

The Klamath Overlook is an incredible viewpoint located right where the Klamath River meets the ocean.

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Klamath Overlook Details

The Klamath Overlook is an incredible viewpoint located right where the Klamath River meets the ocean. This is the exact point where the freshwater of the Klamath meets the saltwater of the sea, the final destination for snowmelt coming from the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon. This viewpoint is also a wheelchair-accessible vista for marine and bird wildlife, and has a great picnic area with tables and vault toilets.

Difficulty

Low

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Region

Requa Road

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Klamath Overlook

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1.2 mi away

Requa, Calif.

Requa is a small town located just west of US 101 and north of Klamath.

1.6 mi away

Requa Road

This paved road can be very steep and narrow at times, but offers access to incredible views and the Klamath Overlook.

1.9 mi away

Flint Ridge Trail

Access backcountry camping and great ocean views along the Flint Ridge section of the California Coastal Trail.

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Flint Ridge Trailhead

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World War II Radar Station

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