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Whalen Island Campground

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Location

Whalen Island Campground is located in Oregon

Directions

From town: Go 5 mi N on 3 Capes Scenic Hwy.

Address

3 Capes Scenic Loop
Cloverdale, OR 97112

Coordinates

45.27326119 N
123.94855097 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump

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General Info

Kelly H.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2022

Small and Peaceful !

After reviewing the sites we chose #14, as it was the longest available, 50’. Our truck and trailer are close to that length hooked up. Wonderful camp host Kathy greeted us And suggested we park sideways in the site so our door and dinette view were out to the water😊 The trailer filled the width of the site. We were able to park at the front of the site. Made our site seem very private! (We we’re a little apprehensive about how to get out if someone took the site next to us!) A group of cyclists moved in before our last night and were VERY CLOSE. They opted to move to another site where they could spread out and have more room as well.
So summer or busy weekends might be a little snug if the sites are full. Our experience was of respectful campers, however!
The sites are a little free form so lots of possibilities in how to park. We had great walks out on to the and flats while the tide was out plus a beautiful loop hike around the “island”.
Perfect spot an hour and a half from home, for a quick getaway!

Site14

Month of VisitJuly

Jon A.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2019

Low traffic, easy access

Whalen Island is a lesser known, quiet, easy access park. Not a lot of shade, and cool, coastal breeze keep things cool. Nice place for groups os several vehicles to camp adjacent to each other. Easy access to trails. Fabulous easy kayaking access. Kind hosts.

Month of VisitJuly

Gabrielle S.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2018

Peaceful hike, comfortable campground, lovely spot!

The drive up to the campground looks like you are heading to a dairy farm, and lets just say those cows have the best ocean view of any other cows out there. This peaceful spot has a great hiking trail that takes you right to the ocean. There is a camp host on site, and the sites are evenly dispersed so you don't feel like you are on top of one another. The site we were in was tucked away, and we didn't feel disturbed at all! Best part, dogs allowed.

There is a flat marsh-area near the campground, which the tide comes far in at. So much so that there were people kayaking in it.

Not the traditional beach campsite, but absolutely gorgeous nevertheless.

Month of VisitJune

bruce W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

Not really an island

Great campground for activities all day. When the tide comes in Sandlake fills up and wraps around creating the island. when the tide goes out there are cockles and crabs to find as well as hikes around the island. It's drycamping with a flush toilet and a holding tank dump site. Showers are available at Webb campground in Pacific City. Day trips to Pacific City, Cascade Head, or Tillamook make for a fun time.

Jefferson S.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 22, 2018