D River State Recreation Site
D River
Said to be one of the world's shortest rivers, the D River empties into the Pacific here, and its wide beach is a popular spot for flying kites and hunting for glass floats.
The D River flows out of Devils Lake and reaches the Pacific after only about 120 meters. Guinness World Records once listed it as the “world's shortest river,” a title later taken by Montana's Roe River. Its mouth lies within D River State Recreation Area in the heart of Lincoln City. The wide, breezy beach is famous across the United States as a kite-flying destination, and kite festivals are held here each spring (around June) and fall. It is also one of the favorite beaches for Lincoln City's glass float treasure hunt. Free admission, with roadside parking and restrooms.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Devils Lake
- Lincoln City Glass Floats & Glass Center
- Roads End State Recreation Site
- Siletz Bay
- Cascade Head
- Neskowin Ghost Forest & Proposal Rock
- Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
- Depoe Bay & Whale Watching Center