Cape Lookout is on a sandy beach between the ocean and Netarts Bay and offers a spectacular ocean view and easy beach access. Over eight miles of hiking trails snake along bluffs and through ancient forest. Beachcombers can look for glass floats and other items that wash up onto the beach. The campground has almost 40 RV sites with full hookups and 173 spots for tents or RVs without hookups. Yurts and cabins are available. Prices start at $15 per night as of June 2010. Make camping reservations well in advance for all Oregon State Parks.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department--State Parks
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
503-986-0707
oregonstateparks.org
Located in Cannon Beach, less than two hours northwest of Portland, this small, family-run campground has 19 large camping sites on the ocean. In 2010, rates started at $27 per couple, with an additional charge of $2 per child and $3 per adult per night. Sites are limited to six people each. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms with showers and laundry facilities. Pets are welcome but must be kept leashed. The heavily wooded campsites are a short walk from the beach. Facilities are handicapped accessible.
Wright's for Camping
P.O. Box 213
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
503-436-2347
wrightsforcamping.com
This campground offers something different: the Black Forest Sausage Kitchen. Varieties of deli meats are made onsite in traditional German style. Visitors can purchase ham, bacon, sausage and other treats such as chocolates and fresh bread. Campsites are private, many with ocean views. The campground offers RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. A private pond stocked with huge rainbow trout is available for campers to use, for an extra fee, with no license required. Facilities include showers, restrooms, laundry, a dump station, cable TV and Wi-Fi. As of 2010, rates started at $17.95 per night for tents with two people, $3 per night for additional campers. Reservations are recommended, especially during the summer.
Honey Bear Campground and RV Resort
34161 Ophir Road
Ophir, Oregon 97464
541-247-2765
honeybearrv.com
