| Description: Cape Lookout is a sand spit between Netarts Bay & the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean as well as easy access to the beach. The campground contains 216 campsites, including 176 tent sites, 38 RV sites with full hookups, & two RV sites with electric-only hookup. You can also reserve one of four group tent camping areas or four yurts (see notes).Discounted camping rates for visitors without cars.
Beachcombing for glass floats or agates is popular, as is clamming & crabbing around the estuary. Fishing for salmon in the fall. Park trails wind through an old-growth forest, & the Cape Lookout trail follows the headland. A trail map can be found at the trailhead. From the headland, you might spot whales (in early April) or other wildlife. The short, self-guided nature trail intertprets the abundant native plants, like the giant spruce, red cedars, hemlocks, & the tasty red huckleberries which line the path. The Jackson Creek trail starts with an interpretive panel describing the local salmon restoration project. The thermals off the H2O are the joy of hang gliders & paragliders.
Location: From Tillamook, go 12 miles southwest on US 101.
Season: year round.
Fee: $3/day; $25/annual pass; camping $13-$20; yurt $27.
Available: Biking Fishing Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking Scenic Driving
Camping Wildlife Viewing Group Campgnd RV Sites
Exhibits Electric Hookup
Interpretive Programs Drinking Water Dump Station
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms
Campgnd, Developed Showers.
Notes: This park is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route.
Yurts have a 16-foot diameter & are equipped with electricity, heater, outdoor picnic table & fire ring, lockable door, three beds (sleeps 5), wooden floor. Bring sleeping bags. |
Campground: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Cape Lookout State Park in Salem Oregon *