Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint

Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint entrance fee

$10–$12 per vehicle — Day-use parking permit: $10 per day for Oregon residents, $12 non-resident; $60 for a 12-month permit ($75 non-resident). No permit needed if you walk, bike or are dropped off, or if you are camping in the park.

About Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint

A lighthouse, wide ocean views and the sprawling-limbed “Octopus Tree”, a tenth of a mile from the parking lot. From April through July the cliffs and offshore rocks nest thousands of seabirds, including common murres and pigeon guillemots.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site
• Cape Lookout State Park
• Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site
• Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site
• Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
• Nehalem Bay State Park