U.S. Forest Service · Siuslaw National Forest · Yachats, OR

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.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov40 sites60 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Local staff · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Marys Peak Rx (prescribed burn) · 31 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups25
Tent-only12
Group sites1
Host/management2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

38 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
01StandardBack-in30Paved8 / 1Yes
03Standard30PavedFullRiverfront4 / 1Yes
04Tent onlyBack-inPavedFullRiverfront4 / 1Yes
05StandardBack-in40PavedFullRiverfront4 / 1Yes
06StandardBack-in45PavedPartialRiverfront4 / 1Yes
07StandardBack-in45PavedPartialRiverfront4 / 1Yes
08StandardBack-in45PavedPartialRiverfront4 / 1Yes
09StandardBack-in45PavedFullRiverfront8 / 1Yes
10Tent onlyBack-inPavedFullRiverfront4 / 1Yes
11Tent onlyBack-inPaved4 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonMarch to September
ForestSiuslaw National Forest
BookingReserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
FeesGroup Camping: $190/Night for 1-100 people, 10 vehicle maximum. All prices are subject to local taxes.
RulesCamping Regulations; Limit of 50 people; Limited parking

Siuslaw National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cape Perpetua40°50°60°January: 11.85 inches of precipitationFebruary: 8.74 inches of precipitationMarch: 9.66 inches of precipitationApril: 6.56 inches of precipitationMay: 4.35 inches of precipitationJune: 3.07 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.91 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.91 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.09 inches of precipitationOctober: 6.24 inches of precipitationNovember: 10.72 inches of precipitationDecember: 13.19 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 47.9°F averageFebruary: 47.5°F averageMarch: 48.2°F averageApril: 50.1°F averageMay: 53.1°F averageJune: 56.2°F averageJuly: 58.0°F averageAugust: 58.2°F averageSeptember: 57.4°F averageOctober: 54.5°F averageNovember: 50.0°F averageDecember: 46.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Yachats, 3 miles from the campground at 50 feet, station USC00359588 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 78 inches a year.

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.

Nearest townYachats, Oregon
Coordinates44.2811° N, 124.1003° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Marys Peak Rx

    31 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗18.4 mi
RV sales & serviceFlorence RV & Automotive Specialist ↗19.1 mi
Outdoor gearHoneyman Nursery ↗23.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Video Tour of Cape Perpetua campgrounds, Oregon (PNCVT)

Worth a stop

Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Discovery Loop
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Saint Perpetua ↗
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_recreation_or_other
  • 0.4 mi
    Cooks Ridge
    2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Captain Cook
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Giant Spruce
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Oregon Coast
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Siuslaw National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cape Perpetua?

Sites at Cape Perpetua are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Cape Perpetua?

Group Camping: $190/Night for 1-100 people, 10 vehicle maximum. All prices are subject to local taxes.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cape Perpetua?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Cape Perpetua open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season March to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Cape Perpetua have?

40 sites, including 25 standard sites without power, 12 tent-only sites, and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cape Perpetua?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Cape Perpetua?

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cape Perpetua?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cape Perpetua. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cape Perpetua?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Camping Regulations; Limit of 50 people; Limited parking

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Cape Perpetua?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Cape Perpetua?

Visitors enjoy relaxing on the shore and exploring tide pools. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cape Perpetua?

Yachats, Oregon. Heceta Beach is located nearby, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Pacific Ocean.

Source: Getting there