Cape Lookout State Park

Cape Lookout State Park is an Oregon state park campground tucked between a forested cape and Netarts Bay on the north Oregon Coast, about 12 miles south of Tillamook. Our coast guide calls it the north coast's most scenic campground, and it suits hikers and beach walkers who want dense Sitka spruce shade, excellent tide pools and the 2.4-mile Cape Trail out to a 400-foot headland that doubles as one of Oregon's best whale-watching walks in March and December.

Cape Lookout State Park at a glance

Hookups	Mostly full + one electric/water
Sites	170 electrical, 38 tent, 13 yurts, 6 cabins
Max RV length	Exact site
Cost	$29–$70
Fees	Construction closure expected Aug. 3, 2026; verify live status.
Reservations	Up to 6 months
Season	Year-round
Amenities	Hot showers, flush toilets, dump station, nature programs in summer
Cell signal	Weak across all carriers — plan for limited connectivity

Source-backed: Official Oregon State Parks profile (checked 2026-07-26). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.

Why RVers stay here

The campground has 170 electrical sites, mostly full hookup with one electric/water, plus 38 tent sites, 13 yurts and 6 cabins, with hot showers, flush toilets, a dump station and summer nature programs. Rates run $29 to $70 depending on site type, and reservations open six months out. Sites are shaded and relatively private; the D loop is nearest the beach trail while the C loop has the best-spaced sites for larger rigs. Two things to plan around: the access road off the Three Capes Scenic Route has curves that test mirrors on rigs over 35 feet, and cell signal is weak on every carrier. It is open year-round, but the official profile flags a construction closure expected around August 3, 2026, so verify live status before you commit.

✓The most scenic north-coast campground, in dense Sitka spruce forest with shaded, relatively private sites

✓Cape Trail: 2.4 miles out to the tip of the cape, 400 feet above the ocean, prime whale watching in migration season

✓Mostly full-hookup electrical sites plus hot showers, flush toilets and a dump station

✓A quieter beach than Cannon Beach or Seaside, with genuinely excellent tide pools at low tide

✓Yurts and cabins for mixed groups, and summer nature programs

!Access road curves will test your mirrors if you are over 35 feet; go slow and avoid a first-time arrival after dark

!Weak cell signal on all carriers; treat it as a dead zone

!Construction closure expected around August 3, 2026; verify live park status before booking

What our guides say about Cape Lookout State Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Oregon Coast Camping: The RV Guide to 350 Miles of Public Beach

Cape Lookout is the north coast's most scenic campground, tucked between a forested cape and Netarts Bay about 12 miles south of Tillamook. The park's namesake trail runs 2.4 miles out to the tip of the cape, 400 feet above the ocean, and it's one of the best whale-watching hikes in Oregon during March and December migration seasons.

The campground itself is set back in a dense Sitka spruce forest. Sites are shaded and relatively private. The D loop is closest to the beach trail, but the C loop has some of the best-spaced sites for larger rigs. Fair warning: the access road from the Three Capes Scenic Route includes some curves that will test your mirrors if you're over 35 feet. It's doable, but go slow and don't attempt it after dark the first time.

The beach here is less crowded than Cannon Beach or Seaside, and the tide pools near the cape trail are genuinely excellent at low tide.

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Cape Lookout State Park: frequently asked questions

Does Cape Lookout State Park have full hookups?

Mostly. Of 170 electrical sites, nearly all are full hookup with one electric/water site, and there is a dump station on-site. Confirm the exact hookup level for the site you reserve.

How much does Cape Lookout State Park cost per night?

The official profile lists $29 to $70 depending on site type, within Oregon's seasonal rate ranges. Non-residents pay 25 percent above published resident rates, so price your exact dates on ReserveAmerica.

What is the max RV length at Cape Lookout State Park?

It is site-specific; check each site's listed length. Our coast guide treats 35 feet as the practical ceiling because of the winding access road, and notes the C loop has the best-spaced sites for larger rigs.

Do you need reservations at Cape Lookout State Park?

Yes for summer. Oregon state parks open bookings six months ahead on ReserveAmerica. Checking 24 to 48 hours before your date can surface cancellations at smaller parks like this one.

Is Cape Lookout State Park open year-round?

Normally yes, but a construction closure is expected around August 3, 2026. Verify the live status on the Oregon State Parks profile before you plan.

Is there cell service at Cape Lookout State Park?

Very little. Our guide reports weak signal across all carriers, so plan connected work days at other coastal parks.