Cape Blanco State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 332-6774
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisoryThe Cape Blanco State Park open riding area and adjoining horse trails are scheduled to be closed during prairie restoration work from Oct. 26… (more)
The Cape Blanco State Park open riding area and adjoining horse trails are scheduled to be closed during prairie restoration work from Oct. 26 through Nov. 9. Signs will be posted at each open riding area access point; the southern and eastern horse trail sections will remain open to beach access and horseback riding.
Posted by the park 2026-10-26. Official alert
Alert General advisoryEmerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following… (more)
Emerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following these firewood tips: • Buy locally harvested firewood at or near your destination. • Buy certified heat-treated firewood ahead of time, if available.
Posted by the park 2022-08-19. Official alert
Overview
Cape Blanco State Park is a park in Curry County, about 7 miles northwest of Port Orford.
Things to do include horseback riding, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: year round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
• Four reservable standard cabins (two pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground info Book sites up to six months in advance at our partner site, oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
• 4 full-hookup sites
• 52 electrical sites with water
• Four reservable standard cabins (two pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
• Horse camp
• Group camp (up to 50 people and 24 vehicles) CLOSED
• Hiker/biker camp
• Firewood for sale
• Flush toilets and hot showers
• No dump station
• Universal Access: two sites and one cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities. | — | 4 full-hookup sites; 52 electrical sites with water; Horse camp; Group camp (up to 50 people and 24 vehicles) CLOSED; Hiker/biker campShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground info
Book sites up to six months in advance at our partner site, oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
- 4 full-hookup sites
- 52 electrical sites with water
- Four reservable standard cabins (two pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
- Horse camp
- Group camp (up to 50 people and 24 vehicles) CLOSED
- Hiker/biker camp
- Firewood for sale
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- No dump station
- Universal Access: two sites and one cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cape Blanco Lighthouse
- Historic Hughes House
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
The road to the lighthouse is closed for public vehicle use. Visitors may walk a quarter mile from the gate to view the exterior of the lighthouse and to visit the grounds.
The Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop is open April 1 through Oct. 31, Wednesday - Monday, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (closed Tuesday). Please visit the Cape Blanco Historical Society website or Facebook for more information. Built in 1870, Cape Blanco Lighthouse is the oldest standing lighthouse on the Oregon coast and is managed by the United States Coast Guard.
Historic Hughes House
Constructed in 1898 for ranchers Patrick and Jane Hughes, the 3,000-square foot farmhouse retains its Victorian charm. Tour the home to learn about early 20th century farm life from knowledgeable volunteers. Tours are free; donations help fund restoration and maintenance of the home. Tours: July 1-Sept 30, Wednesday-Monday, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays).
Read more from the park
Both sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and supported by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society in cooperation with Oregon State Parks.
Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum
The museum, operated by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society, is open for tours June - September 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday - Monday (closed Tuesday). Entrance is free (donations gladly accepted). The museum is not ADA accessible.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingHorseback ridingCampingPicnicking
Trails
Bring your Horse
The horse camp offers eight reservable sites—six with dual corrals and two with quad corrals. Those with additional horses can trailer-tie them or use portable corrals. Horse camping sites are only for visitors camping with their horses or other pack animals. Each site must have at least one horse or pack animal associated with it.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Hot Shower, Exhibit Information, Restrooms Flush, Camping, Cabin
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Port Orford — about 7 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8358, -124.5608
- Phone
- (541) 332-6774
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 26, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology