Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 842-3182
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisorySandlake Road north of Cape Kiwanda near McPhillips Beach access and south of the Tierra Del Mar beach access is open to one lane of traffic with an… (more)
Sandlake Road north of Cape Kiwanda near McPhillips Beach access and south of the Tierra Del Mar beach access is open to one lane of traffic with an automated stop light regulating traffic. Visitors traveling this route should expect a small delay. The Tillamook County Road Department continues to work towards a solution to resume two-way traffic in the future.
Posted by the park 2024-03-07. Official alert
Alert General advisoryThe two sink holes that formed at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area in the lower northwest corner of the dune in January 2023 are due to sea caves… (more)
The two sink holes that formed at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area in the lower northwest corner of the dune in January 2023 are due to sea caves located below the area, according to a report from Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI). Park staff have moved the constructed fence back about 50 feet based on DOGAMI recommendations. We ask that people respect this barrier and all park safety barriers. Even though the area is fenced off, the sink holes could change at any moment, and others could appear. If you see something that concerns you, leave the area and report it to park staff at 503-842-4981. In an emergency, call 911.
Posted by the park 2023-10-20. Official alert
Overview
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a natural area in Tillamook County, about 17 miles north of Lincoln City.
Visitors come for fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
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
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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tillamook County operates the parking lot on either side of Hungry Harbor Road and charges a | $10 · day |
Official wording
Is there a fee for parking? Tillamook County operates the parking lot on either side of Hungry Harbor Road and charges a $10 Day Use Access Pass to park.
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
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingHiking
Amenities
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ 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.
Rules and permits
Is driving on the beach allowed?
The beach north of the boat ramp is available for parking by people launching or retrieving a boat. The beach from the county boat ramp is closed to motor vehicles from there south about a quarter mile. Boats may occasionally launch from this area when the area just north of the ramp is unsafe for launching or retrieving boats. See our May 20, 2021 news release for details.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Lincoln City — about 17 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.2156, -123.9697
- Phone
- (503) 842-3182
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Mar 4, 2024
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
- Photo: Cape Kiwanda.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Ennetws
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology