About Cape Perpetua
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. 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. 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…
- Fees: - **Camping**: $34/Night for single unit. $10/Night for extra vehicle. - **Day use**: $9/Day/Vehicle All prices are subject to local taxes.
- Season: March – September
- Managed by: Siuslaw National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi south of Yachats, OR · 44.28111, -124.10028
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Spruce | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Discovery Loop | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Saint Perpetua | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Cooks Ridge | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Amanda's | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Cape Cove | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.3 mi
Water fill-up: 23.2 mi
Propane: 24.7 mi