The best camping near Cape Lookout State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Lookout State Park adventure.

The best camping near Cape Lookout State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Lookout State Park adventure.

Camping near Cape Lookout State Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Lookout State Park adventure.

Camp or glamp with easy beach access at this wooded state park on a sand spit.  

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Elk Moon Yurt

1 site · Lodging20 acres · Gales Creek, OR
Elk Moon is a single yurt perched in a open clearing above the forest. Overlooking Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams and on the clearest days-Mt Jefferson. It’s a lovely open space where we’ve been joined by deer, elk, bald eagles, osprey and more. There’s an intimate relationship with the clouds here-sometimes wrapped in them, sometimes sitting on top of them-but everyday is dramatic and stunningly beautiful.Learn more about this land:Relax and rejuvenate your senses in a comfy, cozy and spacious 20 foot off-grid yurt. Wake up to the sunrise out your window and the site of Mount Hood and three other mountains on a clear day. Fall asleep to the site of the rising moon and the stars, enjoy the sounds of wildlife mixed with interesting sounds from the farm. Even the clouds feel dynamic and special here.This space has everything you need to enjoy time away from the city. Elk Moon has a secluded feel in a meadow at the top of a mountain surrounded by forest, but w/ neighbors not terribly far away. Enjoy coffee and meals inside on a basic two-burner camp stove or drive a short distance to town. A charming and clean composting toilet is located a few yards from the yurt. It is always cleaned in between campers. With hiking right outside your doorsteps and fantastic mountain views, Elk Moon is ideal for nature lovers. 
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Celestine Fields

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Carlton, OR
Learn more about our land: In the heart of Willamette Valley AVA and on a breezy 20-acre lot of land we provide a space for you to set yourself up and enjoy life's natural bounty. We offer a small shared space with a wood fire stove and some essential items, many games (such as horseshoes), and lots of picnic areas and tables sprinkled throughout the property. The location is central and half an hour to just minutes away from water bodies Hagg Lake, Nestucca River, Yamhill River, little Niagara Falls, Mill Creek, Baker Creek, Rainbow Lake and more… Such as the Carlton public pool. If your looking to jaunt from camp a little further, we are located a little over an hour and a beautiful drive to the Pacific Coast and about an hour from Portland. Although in the middle of the country woods, we are surprisingly only two and a half miles from the adorable and quaint town of Carlton. So beside the views, you’ll be alongside some fantastic eateries and outstanding winemakers.  Being raised in the community, and over ten years of experience in the local food and wine industry, I can give recommendations aplenty.   ꕥ  The property has been in our family since the late 60’s and has recently been transferred in ownership to the next generation! It’s been a large adjustment with many precious memories in tow. In hopes to carry on the legacy we opened up camp mid-summer 2021, and it’s a work in progress (as work normally is!), but has been a beautiful experience being in a position to share. There are two family homes on the property with people who truly admire this land we have been given so we do ask you to respect our process in this adjustment, as we miss our grandparents and parents who have worked their entire lives for us to be here. With the work of these past couple seasons, and thanks to our fellow campers, we have been able to lay more gravel, get a more fluid bathroom situation established, and have purchased a 20ft stargazing tent that is in the works of being listed this season! So thank you for your support in this venture and in any form, I’m excited to be apart of your adventure and hope to see you in our neck of the woods soon! ❊ ❁ ❊  - Whitney
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Hurlys Hideaway

7 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Tillamook, OR
Please be careful when using Google maps, for whatever reason it has taken several people to other places other than mine. I posted a picture of the entrance of my property, hopefully this will help. Hurlys Hideaway is a very nice location located approximately 2 miles from the town of Tillamook. Very close to the beach Sand Lake various Rivers for fishing kayaking swimming Etc. Approximately 4 MI from Netarts Oceanside area, Netarts Bay, Cape Mears. A very nice location to be able to access all of these activities in Tillamook County. My land is Timber, some clearings, we'll see how this goes I'm just getting started. Also, I just learned that the transient tax for Tillamook Oregon is an additional 10% and I hate to do this but I'm going to have to raise my prices $5. If you are coming from Town, I'm 2 mi. from the hospital west on hwy. 131. Look for the purple Minnesota Vikings bus shack with the eggs for sale sign. I also put up a hipcamp sign just up my driveway a bit. If you are coming from the south on Fraiser road, turn right when you come to hwy. 131. I'm less than a quarter mile on your left.
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Rock Crick Acres

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Grand Ronde, OR
This hidden gem is only 1/3 of a mile off the highway yet all you can hear is the flow of the water from Rock Creek which flows along the 2 acres. There is plenty of spots to toss your tent. Personally, I prefer the bank overlooking the stream. Cool your feet on a hot summer day in Rock Creek (the main attraction). Enjoy the evenings around the fire pit. Complimentary 2 bundles of firewood, BBQ, table, chairs to use are available. Did you know the coolest porta-party in the galaxy awaits your visit? Attractions: Spirit Mountain Casino is only 4 miles away, The Oregon coast is a 25 minute drive as well as plenty of vineyards. Also enjoy 100+ miles of hiking trails. The trail head is only 1 mile from camp. I'm available to answer any questions you have and look forward to your visit. We ask if the ground is wet you keep your car on the gravel driveway and not drive in the grass (causing ruts). Don't be a turd. Respect the Hideaway. If you plan on partying and/or staying up late around the campfire, don't book this. I have neighbors and respect them. Go do your party booking elsewhere, please. Lastly, if you are bringing dogs, you'll most likely get quite a bit of barking from the dogs to the east. I just want to be honest and warn you. Those east dogs don't like other dogs for some reason.
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Healing Ponds Farm

8 sites · Tents40 acres · Buxton, OR
Welcome to our Home. Farm and Healing Retreat Center We rent out rooms and campsites. We offer many alternative health options. Available for an extra charge We have a toxic chemical-free hot tub. A sauna. A float tank. Pandora star that guides you into altered stated Three red light devices.. A pulse electromagnetic field device. And a Hyperbaric oxygen Chamber. We teach and practice an alternative healthy lifestyle. I do physical and emotional healing work, run light energy out of my hands, an ability I was born with, and counsel, coach, and mentor clients locally and around the world. I am an empath who sees and feels emotions and helps people heal physically and emotionally. My wife Jennifer does past life regressions, does dreamwork, and plays singing bowls. People come to get out of the city, relax, heal, and rewind. We have greenhouses. Gardens fruit trees and berries As well as many animals. Cows, goat sheep, Ducks, Geese, chickens, and turkeys Relax and enjoy. If interested, explore our other services or enjoy our forty acres. Welcome
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James & Patricia's Oasis

2 sites · Tents25 acres · Buxton, OR
20 years ago James and Patricia purchased land that had been logged multiple time, and built a house to raise a family, and watch the forest regrow. James loves trains and this area had a logging operation in the early 1900's that included railroads, donkey engines and logging camps in the area. In the 1980's several 10 to 20 acre parcels were sold to people who wanted a piece of the country life. James and Patricia now live on one of those parcels and look forward to the next generation enjoying the country life. When James and Patricia bought the property, the previous owner had cut down most of the trees and would mow most of the land. The land was allowed to recover with alder being the first forest which replenished the soil. In a few areas scotch broom (invasive plants) took hold. Not wanting to use toxic chemicals that could leach into the water supply getting rid of scotch broom was a challenge but now there is large meadow with baby Christmas trees growing (marked by the red flags). In many other places douglas fir has planted itself along with new cedar trees. There is beautiful undergrowth that includes thimble berry, Oregon grape, candy stripe and many other wild plants. There is red huckleberry growing in various places and makes a great snack when they are ripe.Speaking of wild, there is a lot wildlife here. Several species of birds live here including family of humming birds. Sometimes you will see grouse, geese, ducks, swallows, red tail hawks, even a glimpse of a bald eagle. There are wild bunnies, gardener snakes, frogs, salamanders. If you go along the trails you might see signs of deer or coyote. There are currently 2 horses and a llama that are living in the back half of the property. Sometimes Larry the llama comes out for a visit. He is shy on not really domesticated but like all llama's curious. There are chickens that live near the garage and garden (that's why dogs must be on leash). Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space.  
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The best camping near Cape Lookout State Park guide

Overview

About

Set on the Netarts Spit beside Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast, Cape Lookout State Park attracts campers (and day-trippers from Portland) with its Pacific Ocean views, miles of hiking trails, and ample opportunities for beachcombing and whale-watching. The North Trail and South Trail segments of the 425-mile-long Oregon Coast Trail also run through the park and are accessible from the day-use area. For especially spectacular views, it's worth hiking the five-mile (round-trip) Cape Lookout Trail, which leads through old-growth forest all the way to the edge of the cape. The Cape Lookout Campground offers traditional tent sites and full hook-up sites for RVs, as well as yurts, deluxe cabins, picnic tables, flush toilets, and hot showers. 

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. You can reserve one of the park's 200-plus tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts in advance using the Oregon State Parks' online reservation system.
  2. Online reservations open six months in advance (at 6am each day) and can be made up to a day before your arrival.
  3. If you aren’t finding dates that work for you, you can set up an online alert to be notified in case of cancellations.
  4. Last-minute reservations are occasionally available on a walk-up basis at the state park campground.

When to go

Cape Lookout State Park is open throughout the year, though the best time to visit is in late summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm. Opt for weekday stays, if possible, to avoid crowds. The best times for whale-watching are in late March until early June and again mid-December through January, when grey whales make their annual migrations between Alaska and Mexico.

Know before you go

  • Cape Lookout is a 10-minute drive to the community of Netarts and a 15-minute drive to the Tillamook (of Tillamook cheese fame). Both towns have restaurants and supermarkets selling food and camping supplies, while firewood is sold right at the campground.
  • The campground has one ADA-accessible cabin, two accessible yurts (with ramps), and two accessible campsites.
  • Leashed dogs are welcome at the campground, and three of the cabins and six of the yurts are pet-friendly. Leashes are not required at the beach just north of the campground.  
  • Due to wildfire risk, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department sometimes puts temporary bans on campfires and even the use of fire rings and propane stoves, particularly in summer months.

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