The Cleft Of The Rock Lighthouse

James Gibbs, a former keeper of the famous Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, built the lighthouse. James Gibbs has written a number of books and is a true historian of lighthouse, maritime and shipwreck history. He is the author of the book Tillamook Light and Pacific Graveyard.

The 34-foot tower stands 110 feet above sea level, and houses a modern optic visible for 16 miles.

Gibbs decided to build this private lighthouse as part of his home. It is located on the cliffs just south of Yachats.

It takes its name from a hymn - "He Hideth My Soul in the Cleft of the Rock." The lighthouse was built by James Gibbs - former keeper at Tillamook Rock and author of Oregon lighthouse books. "I guess it kind of got into my blood. When I was on Tillamook, I used to say that someday I'd have my own lighthouse." (Grant and Jones "Legendary Lighthouses" p. 165)

The lighthouse can only be viewed from milepost 166 on Oregon Coast Highway 101. Just after passing the mile post marker, look down off the northwest side of the highway.