Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass. Along the way, stop and enjoy waterfalls, scenic views and some great fishing.
A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean with easy access to the beach. Beachcombing is popular here, and the park is reputedly a good place to find glass floats. More than eight miles of hiking and walking trails wind through a lush old-growth forest. The Cape Lookout trail follows the headland for more than 2 miles. A bench is located at the end of the trail. Enjoy the view! You might see a whale or two along with other wildlife.
Two walking trails -- a nature trail and the Jackson Creek trail -- are perfect for a shorter jaunt. The nature trail gives you a close-up view of native trees and other plants. Numbered markers are keyed to a trail guide. The Jackson Creek trail starts with an interpretive panel describing the local salmon restoration project.
Be sure to look up when you visit this park ... hang gliders and paragliders fill the air with colorful wings as they catch thermals and rise to dizzying heights. Along with Cape Kiwanda and Cape Meares, Lookout is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route.
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Vital stats
One reservable meeting group hall, one reservable picnic shelter and $3 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $25, or a 24-month permit for $40. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas.
38 full hookup, 1 electric, 173 tent (maximum site 60 feet); 13 yurts; group tent (2 areas); hiker/biker camp; 3 deluxe cabins (with bathrooms, kitchen, tv/vcr), hiker/biker camp. For information only, call (503)842-4981 or (800) 551-6949. To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $20
Electrical hookup: $20
Tent site: $16
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $27
Deluxe cabin: $66
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
Group (tent): $61
| | October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Full rate: $16
Electrical hookup: $16
Tent site: $12
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $27
Deluxe cabin: $45
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
Group (tent): $40
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Services
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Camping |
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Accessible camping |
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Tent |
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Electric |
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Full hookup |
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Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons |
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Reservable group tent |
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Showers |
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Dump station |
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Reservations |
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Hiker/Biker |
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Group shelter |
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Reservable group shelter |
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Picnicking |
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Wildlife watching |
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Bird watching |
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Marine mammal watching |
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Native plant |
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Fishing |
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Beach access |
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Walking trail |
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Hiking trail |
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Special events |
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Nature programs |
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Historic programs |
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Interpretive events |
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Forest |
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Wetland |
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Waterways |
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Rock formations |
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Marine |
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Beach |
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Historic resources |
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Historic trails |
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Interpretation |
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Interpretive tours |
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Evening programs |
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ADA restroom |
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Year-round |
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Restrooms |
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