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Cape Perpetua Campground is nestled along the banks of Cape Creek, within reach of the beautiful Oregon Coast. The campground is esteemed for its incredible location between the forest and the beach, and for its easy access to impressive hiking trails and prime ocean views. Recreation Visitors enjoy relaxing on the shore and exploring tide pools. A 23-mile trail system surrounds the campground. Several paths lead through dense, old-growth forests and to rocky coastal overlooks. Facilities Many sites in the campground are situated along Cape Creek. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center is a short, moderate hike from the campground. The center has a phenomenal view of the ocean. A variety of short films are shown in the theater. The nearest dump station is located in Waldport, about 12 miles north of the campground. Another dump station can be found about 12 miles south at the Carl G. Washburn State Park. Natural Features The campground is surrounded by large Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and alder trees within the Siuslaw National Forest. When exploring the area, visitors will find steep cliffs, rolling hills, sand dunes and lush forests. Siuslaw is one of only two national forests bordering the Pacific Ocean. Nearby Attractions Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean. ADA Access: N
Campground is located North of Florence, Oregon along Highway 101, 22 miles north of Florence, Oregon and 3 miles south of Yachats, Oregon. Campground is located on the east side of the highway in the Cape Perpetua Scenic area. After turning off Highway 101, take a right at the split with the signed road to the Cape Perpetua Campground.
Amazing place. There is an easy hiking path to get to a giant redwood. Views are around are incredible. So green and so dramatic, worth a trip from the cities.
Easy access to the beach, great view. the parking lot is really small. You can drive to the mountain in front and get a great view
It can get windy here. It is a recreational fee site. Easy walk to the stone house with a beautiful view. We were fortunate enough to see a whale turning, blowing and feeding right by the first bench as soon as we left the parking lot! Awesome!
This is perhaps the best spot in the surrounding area for pictures and hiking simply because it offers several sights of very high quality, I spent most of my time admiring the tide pools (the best I've seen and I've visited 3 so far) which had tadpoles, frogs, tiny crabs, and lots of anemone.
The visitor center is modern and has lots of information on the attractions, and the restrooms are clean and spacious.
It is beautiful! The trails are very narrow, I took 2 dogs and while it is dog friendly… it wasn’t easy for us… the narrow trails make it hard to get around. Worth a look for sure… just if you’re looking for a fun dog friendly hike it’s not as easy as I’d hoped.
