Cape Lookout State Park

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

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.