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Date: 2004-11-12 09:12:00.0
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Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl
Recommendation: Highly
We make frequent day trips to the northern Oregon coast to walk the beaches. A recent early November trip to Cape Lookout was our first, although we had been past the entrance on the Three Capes Loop drive many times. A pleasant off-season surprise. The beach was our destination, not the longer trails up and across the cape ridge to the "lookout" point, but we figure to go back for that trek properly outfitted in more reliable weather. An unusually sunny, pleasant day for this November made our beach walk a real pleasure. Very few people, almost no tracks in the sand. The tide was in, narrowing the strip of sand somewhat. The tide didn't cut the walking space off completely that day, but it seems possible. A few modest rivulets to cross, but plenty of stepping stones for those squeamish about wet feet. Steep sandy banks behind the beach essentially confine beach walking to the beach, especially since the dunes have restricted access due to restoration efforts. We also walked through the camp area, which we found only a quarter occupied. Nice sites, with a good range from sunny to tree sheltered. Thirteen "yurts" provide an option to tent or RV camping, and they looked quite comfortable, with furniture, locking doors, and pleasant front porches. Reservations for the yurts are necessary, and I would choose one with a higher number (42-52) as they are farthest from the entry road traffic noise and within audible range of the ocean (the water isn't visible from any of the campsites, but is only a short walk away).
Judging from the size of the parking lot, I'd say that this park could get pretty crowded and lose some of its charm during the summer, but it is open year round and any sunny day after Labor Day is worth a day trip.
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Central Coast - The Central Coast reaches from Tillamook Bay, south to the Umpqua River and the town of Reedsport. The terrain varies from huge monoliths standing off the coast, to sand dunes of 40 miles in length and more than 550 feet tall.
North Coast - The North Coast stretches from the Washington border south to Tillamook Bay. This beautiful stretch of coastline is easily accessible from the Portland area.
Oregon State Parks - Oregon's State Parks offer beautiful settings for outdoor recreation activities including camping, yurt or cabin stays, hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing boating, wildlife viewing and much more.
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