CAPE LOOKOUT STATE PARK
A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean with easy access to the beach. Beachcombing is popular here, and the park is reputedly a good place to find glass floats. More than eight miles of hiking and walking trails wind through a lush old-growth forest. The Cape Lookout trail follows the headland for more than 2 miles. A bench is located at the end of the trail. Enjoy the view! You might see a whale or two along with other wildlife.
Park Overview (pdf)Day-UseSwimming Beachyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Electric Sitesyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
Full Hookup Sitesyes
Anglers can enjoy surf fishing for redtail perch and silver salmon. Crabbing is also popular in the nearby Netarts Bay.
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Cape Lookout State Park offers picnic tables with ocean views, BBQ grills and covered shelters for picnicking in any weather.
A nature trail and the Jackson Creek trail -- are perfect for a shorter jaunt. The nature trail gives you a close-up view of native trees and other plants. Numbered markers are keyed to a trail guide. The Jackson Creek trail starts with an interpretive panel describing the local salmon restoration project.
Cape Lookout Trail Guide (pdf)Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species including warblers, sparrows and hummingbirds. The park is home to both resident birds as well as migratory ones during different seasons. Visitors may also see raptors like hawks or eagles soaring overhead. Birding tours are not offered within the park but self-guided bird watching is popular among visitors.
Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass. Along the way, stop and enjoy waterfalls, scenic views and some great fishing.