Cape Lookout State Park
Lisa H.
Reviewed Jun. 28, 2016

best campground for beach access

This is my favorite place on the Oregon coast for camping. I've stayed at Cape Lookout over 15 times and will continue to do so every year. It's a large state park campground and is great for anyone who wants easy access to the ocean. The campground is located directly next to the ocean via a short walk over a small dune that separates the campsites from the beach. Amenities include hot showers (included in the campsite fees!) and well maintained bathrooms with flushing toilets. There's an amphitheater with ranger-led interpretive programs in the evenings and Junior Ranger programs for the kids. And, for hikers, there are several trails to explore, including one that goes the length of Cape Lookout. A connector trail from the campground goes up to the cape. Or, explore the seven-mile long beach all the way to Netarts Bay. Make sure to check the tides if heading this direction as part of the beach gets cut off at high tide. Campfire wood is delivered directly to your campsite via park staff who ride through the campground each evening in a golf cart. The campground is regularly patrolled by park rangers.

  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016
  • Review photo of Cape Lookout State Park by Lisa H., June 28, 2016