Hwy 101 mile marker 65b.
Cape Lookout can be reached by taking Hwy
131 out of Tillamook. You can also reach it by a considerably longer route by taking
the right turn at the Three Capes Loop sign.
The main park entrance leads you to a long beach bound by a cliff on the north.
To the south, you are afforded a several mile walk along the "spit" that borders Netarts Bay.
The main park has camping areas, yurts, and cabins.
If you drive by the main park entrance, in about a mile you will come to the trailhead
entrance. This leads to several trails. The South trail is a loop high above the surrounding
ocean, with many excellent views. Another trail (a left turn about 100 ft into the South
Trail) leads to a "vertical" descent down to another beach.
Site Resources: 35 full-hookup sites, 170 tent sites, 1 electrical site, 13 yurts, 6 deluxe cabins, 2 group tent camping areas, group pavilion in view of the ocean, showers, restrooms
Oregon Parks link:Cape Lookout State Park Requires Day Use Pass, Annual Pass, or Oregon Coast Passport
Three Capes Scenic Loop entrance. Take this right to reach Cape Meares Beach. |
Some photos taken at Cape Lookout
The view looking north |
This is a view looking North from the beach that is accessible at the main park. |
This is one of the fine views that are available from the South Trail. |
View from the South Trail. |
The view from the "vertical" hiking trail |
If you take the trail leading down (and we mean DOWN!) to the beach, here's one of the views. |
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