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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.
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 (4 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 change)
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
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
Services
Camping Accessible camping Tent
Electric Full hookup Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons
Reservable group tent Showers Dump station
Reservations Hiker/Biker Group shelter
Reservable group shelter Picnicking Wildlife watching
Bird watching Marine mammal watching Native plant
Fishing Beach access Walking trail
Hiking trail Special events Nature programs
Historic programs Interpretive events Forest
Wetland Waterways Rock formations
Marine Beach Historic resources
Historic trails Interpretation Interpretive tours
Evening programs ADA restroom Year-round
Restrooms
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