Cape Blanco State Park

Park Overview

Located at the state's westernmost tip, and perched over the Pacific Ocean, Cape Blanco features a 19th-century lighthouse and an early Irish settler's home. Use our private, sheltered campsites as your base camp while you enjoy the park's history, trails and rugged coastline.

More than eight miles of hiking trails lead to the beach, viewpoints of ocean vistas, fishing spots along the Sixes River, and the lighthouse. On horseback, follow a seven-mile trail or enjoy a 150-acre open riding area across from the horse camp.

Historic sites

Cape Blanco Lighthouse

The road to the lighthouse is closed for public vehicle use.  Visitors may walk a quarter mile from the gate to the lighthouse for tours and to visit the grounds.

The Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop is open May-Oct. 31, Wednesday – Monday, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (closed Tuesday). Lighthouse tours will be offered on a limited basis, please visit the Cape Blanco Historical Society website or Facebook for more information. Built in 1870, Cape Blanco Lighthouse is the oldest standing lighthouse on the Oregon coast and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Historic Hughes House

Constructed in 1898 for ranchers Patrick and Jane Hughes, the 3,000-square foot farmhouse retains its Victorian charm. Tour the home to learn about early 20th century farm life from knowledgeable volunteers. Tours are free; donations help fund restoration and maintenance of the home. Tours: May 1-Sept 30, Wednesday-Monday, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays).

Both sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and supported by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society in cooperation with Oregon State Parks.

Bring your Horse

The horse camp offers eight reservable sites—six with dual corrals and two with quad corrals. Those with additional horses can trailer-tie them or use portable corrals. Horse camping sites are only for visitors camping with their horses or other pack animals. Each site must have at least one horse or pack animal associated with it.

Campground info

Book sites up to six months in advance at our partner site, oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.

• 52 electrical sites with water
• Four reservable standard cabins (two pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
• Horse camp
• Group camp (up to 50 people and 24 vehicles) CLOSED
• Hiker/biker camp
• Firewood for sale
• Flush toilets and hot showers
• Universal Access: six sites and one cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities.