Cape Perpetua
Siuslaw National Forest — ocean access, hiking
Location: YACHATS, OR, OR
Price: From $39 per night
Price range: $39–$220 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (218 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Many sites in the campground are situated along Cape Creek. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station
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Cape Perpetua Campground is nestled along Cape Creek between forest and beach with easy access to a 23-mile trail system featuring old-growth forests, rocky coastal overlooks, and impressive hiking. Visitors can enjoy tide pool exploration, beachcombing, whale watching, and a visitor center.
Wildlife alert: Grey whales, Steller sea lions, mountain beavers, Townsend's chipmunks, surf scoters, varied thrushes, and common garter snakes verified in the area.
Insider tips for Cape Perpetua: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available. Access the 23-mile trail system for diverse hiking from forest to coastal overlooks.
Skip Cape Perpetua if: You need RV hookups—none are available.. You want to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only.. You're visiting in off-season months..
Best time to visit Cape Perpetua: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Tillicum (Waldport, OR), Rock Creek Oregon Coast (Siuslaw National Forest, Or) (Florence, OR), Canal Creek (WALDPORT, OR), Blackberry (Tidewater, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cape Perpetua
Cell signal at Cape Perpetua (YACHATS, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Many sites in the campground are situated along Cape Creek. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups available.
Access the 23-mile trail system for diverse hiking from forest to coastal overlooks.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Campground is located North of Florence, Oregon along Highway 101, 22 miles north of Florence, Oregon and 3 miles south of Yachats, Oregon. Campground is located on the east side of the highway in the Cape Perpetua Scenic area. After turning off Highway 101, take a right at the split with the signed road to the Cape Perpetua Campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Siuslaw National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Siuslaw National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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