Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is located on Highway 38 east of Reedsport, Oregon on the Southern Oregon Coast. The cow elk gave birth to their calves June 1st of 2012. In the following days they formed a community apart from the rest of the herd to focus on the new calves. The cow elk mother all of the calves and keep alert to keep them safe. The calves play with each other and investigate their surroundings to satisfy their curiosity.