Cape Lookout State Park
- Status
- Temporarily closed
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 842-4981
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Construction Construction advisoryCape Lookout State Park closed on Aug. 3 for park improvements funded by Oregon-issued General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds). The closure includes: •… (more)
Cape Lookout State Park closed on Aug. 3 for park improvements funded by Oregon-issued General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds). The closure includes: • Campground • Day-use area • Hiker/Biker Camp • The North Trail - closed at the halfway point as you head north towards the campground (there is a spur trail at the closure which routes to Cape Lookout Road and can be used to connect back with the Oregon Coast Trail.) • The hang-gliding/paraglider launch at Andersons Viewpoint. The Cape Trailhead parking lot remains open with full access to the Cape Trail and South Trail. For more information visit the GO Bond page for Cape Lookout. We expect work to occur through spring 2027.
Posted by the park 2026-08-03. Official alert
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 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 Lookout State Park is a park in Tillamook County, about 9 miles southwest of Tillamook.
Things to do include fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.
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
- 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.
Pets
Dogs allowed
• Dogs are allowed on the beach but must be on a 6' leash.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round Camping The park is accepting reservations up to 6 months in advance. See reservation button at the top of the page to reserve.
• 38 full-hookup sites
• 170 tent sites with water nearby
• One electrical site with water
• 13 yurts (6 pet-friendly)
• Six deluxe cabins (3 pet-friendly)
• Group tent camping area
• Hiker/biker camp
• Flush toilets and hot showers (campers only)
• Firewood for sale (C Loop)
• RV dump station
• Universal Access: Two campsites and one cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities. Two yurts have ADA compliant ramps and features. | — | 38 full-hookup sites; One electrical site with water; Hiker/biker campShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Year-round Camping
The park is accepting reservations up to 6 months in advance. See reservation button at the top of the page to reserve.
- 38 full-hookup sites
- 170 tent sites with water nearby
- One electrical site with water
- 13 yurts (6 pet-friendly)
- Six deluxe cabins (3 pet-friendly)
- Group tent camping area
- Hiker/biker camp
- Flush toilets and hot showers (campers only)
- Firewood for sale (C Loop)
- RV dump station
- Universal Access: Two campsites and one cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities. Two yurts have ADA compliant ramps and features.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Miles of Hiking Trails
The 5-mile round-trip Cape Trail features views of the ocean and shore peeking through Sitka spruce and hemlocks on the way to the tip of Cape Lookout. On a clear day, you can see south 39 miles to Cape Foulweather and north 42 miles to Tillamook Head. The trail is mostly flat, but muddy and rocky in places.
Two segments of the Oregon Coast Trail—the North Trail and the South Trail—offer additional hiking through the forest above the ocean. The North Trail begins in the day-use area and continues 2.3 miles north to the Cape Trail trailhead. The South Trail continues south of the trailhead another 1.7 miles.
Or explore miles of ocean beaches along the Netarts Spit, north of the campground.
For a short, family-friendly stroll, try the park’s Nature Trail, which begins near the registration booth.
See our Cape Lookout Trail Guide for a hiking map.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ 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
This page offers images of Cape Lookout State Park with descriptions of accessible areas. Our hope is that this information will help you as you plan your trip here and that you can determine whether the park's facilities meets your accessibility needs.
Accessible amenities: Cabins/Yurts Pets OK, Hot Shower, Yurt, Restrooms Flush, Camping
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Know Before You Go
- The beach at Cape Lookout is protected by a 50' wide cobble-sized stone revetment. The revetment helps prevent erosion and stabilizes the man-made dune that protects the campground. Visitors who wish to access the beach must walk through the revetment. Please be careful walking on unstable cobblestones.
- Campsites do not have ocean views.
- Dogs are allowed on the beach but must be on a 6' leash. They are permitted off leash on the beach north of the campground.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Tillamook — about 9 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.3668, -123.9621
- Phone
- (503) 842-4981
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 22, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
- Photo: Cobble berm and wind-shaped trees in fog, Cape Lookout State Park, Oregon.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Z3lvs
“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