USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Cape Perpetua
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 40
- Hookups
- 38 no hookups
- Season
- March 7 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 308 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CAPE PERPETUA CAMPGROUND (NFSR 5562000) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- YACHATS
- Address
- 2200 Hwy 101 S , YACHATS, OR, 97498
- Phone
- 541-547-4580
- Activities
- Beachcombing, Camping, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Visitor Center, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
40 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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 campground. Another dump station can be found about 12 miles south at the Carl G. Washburn State Park.
Natural Features
The campground is surrounded by large Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and alder trees within the Siuslaw National Forest. When exploring the area, visitors will find steep cliffs, rolling hills, sand dunes and lush forests. Siuslaw is one of only two national forests bordering the Pacific Ocean.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 44° | 34° | 59° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 43° | 32° | 59° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 44° | 36° | 66° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 46° | 37° | 64° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 50° | 44° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 51° | 46° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 62° | 54° | 49° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 64° | 55° | 51° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 61° | 54° | 48° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 51° | 45° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 48° | 40° | 61° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 44° | 35° | 57° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Tillicum · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 61 sites
- Rock Creek Oregon Coast (Siuslaw National Forest, OR) · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 14 sites
- Beachside State Recreation Site · Oregon State Parks · 7 mi · 74 sites
- Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park · Oregon State Parks · 8 mi · 55 sites
- Canal Creek · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 2 sites
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