Cape Perpetua Campground is within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area along the central Oregon coast, 2 miles south of Yachats. The Cape Perpetua Headlands stand 800 feet above the ocean, providing one of the most dramatic viewpoints along the Oregon Coast. On clear days visitors can see 37 miles out to sea and 70 miles up and down the coastline. The 2,700-acre scenic area includes miles of trails, picnic areas, tidepools (shown above), and a visitor center.
Cape Perpetua Campground is short distance inland along Cape Creek. The campground's 37 campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites are arranged in a single line along Cape Creek and surrounded by a forest of Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, and alders. Twelve of the campsites are designated for tents only. There is also one Group Campsite.
| Cape Perpetua Campground Basics | |
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| Cape Perpetua Campground Location: | Off Highway 101, twenty-three miles north of Florence |
| Elevation: | 100 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Florence - 23 miles
Newport - 26 miles Eugene - 84 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 37 |
| Open - Closed: | Open late-March through late September |
| Max. People per single site: | 4 or 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per single site: | 2 if space permits, fee for 2nd vehicle |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | American Land and Leisure (541) 547-4580 for Siuslaw National Forest: (541) 563-8400 |
| Information: | Oregon Dunes Visitor Center: (541) 271-3611 |
| Cape Perpetua Campground Reservations | |
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| Reservations Available | Reservations are available for campsite use from mid-March through September. Reserve campsites from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | 45 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | #34-38 and the Group Site
A number of trails in the Scenic Area are accessible |
| Fees: | $34 per night
March 11 - 17, 2025 (first-come season) $28 Plus a $8 reservation fee |
| Campground Reservations: | Cape Perpetua Campground Reservations |
| Campground Map: | Cape Perpetua Campground Map |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Cape Perpetua Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Flush toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Cape Perpetua Campground: | Stop at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center for information about the Scenic Area. Hike the 0.8-mile Captain Cook Trail to the tidepools and past Thor's Well. Bring your camera along the Trail of the Restless Waters past the Devil's Churn. |
Cape Perpetua Campground
Cape Perpetua Campground has 1 group site which can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. The site includes a covered shelter and a group campfire. Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival date.
Fees: $180 per night plus tax and a $10 reservation fee
March 11 - 17, 2025 (first-come season) $154
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