About Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is located 10 miles west of Tillamook, Oregon on the north end of the beautiful Three Capes Scenic Route. The park is open daily, throughout the year, from 7 am to dusk with no day use fee.
Features within the park include Cape Meares Lighthouse, an informational kiosk, interesting viewpoints where visi
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is located 10 miles west of Tillamook, Oregon on the north end of the beautiful Three Capes Scenic Route. The park is open daily, throughout the year, from 7 am to dusk with no day use fee.
Features within the park include Cape Meares Lighthouse, an informational kiosk, interesting viewpoints where visitors can view off-shore rocks for native birds and the annual whale migration, the Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, nature trails, and the Octopus Tree, an Oregon Heritage Tree.
Cape Meares Lighthouse is open daily May thru September. Please be advised park may be closed during wind events. Hours subject to emergency closures.
Hours of Operation
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint & National Wildlife Refuge is open 365 days a year. 7 a.m. to dusk.
Admittance to Cape Meares Lighthouse is free. An Interpretive Gift Shop is located in the previous work room of the lighthouse and features items related to lighthouses, the sea, and souvenirs to remember your visit to Cape Meares State
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint & National Wildlife Refuge is open 365 days a year. 7 a.m. to dusk.
Admittance to Cape Meares Lighthouse is free. An Interpretive Gift Shop is located in the previous work room of the lighthouse and features items related to lighthouses, the sea, and souvenirs to remember your visit to Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint!
Lighthouse and gift shop are currently open 11-4 7 days a week through September
For CAPE MEARES LIGHTHOUSE STAMP please contact:
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department 725 Summer St. N.E. Suite C Salem, OR 97301 (503) 986-0707
Driving Directions
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Driving Directions
Bayocean Road will be closed for bridge construction August 5th through September 5th. Use the Hwy 131 Route during these dates
Bayocean Rd Route:
- US-101 Southbound:
Turn right at the 3rd cross street in Tillamook onto OR-131 W/3rd St Continue to follow OR-131 W Turn right onto Bayocean Rd (signs for Cape Meares/3 Capes Rte)Turn left on
Bayocean Road will be closed for bridge construction August 5th through September 5th. Use the Hwy 131 Route during these dates
Bayocean Rd Route:
- US-101 Southbound:
Turn right at the 3rd cross street in Tillamook onto OR-131 W/3rd St Continue to follow OR-131 W Turn right onto Bayocean Rd (signs for Cape Meares/3 Capes Rte)Turn left onto Cape Meares Lp Turn right onto Cape Meares Lighthouse Dr
- US-101 Northbound:
Turn left onto 5th St in Tillamook Turn right onto Stillwell AveTurn left onto OR-131 W/3rd St Continue to follow OR-131 WTurn right onto Bayocean Rd (signs for Cape Meares/3 Capes Rte)Turn left onto Cape Meares LpTurn right onto Cape Meares Lighthouse Dr
NOTE: Cape Meares Loop contains a 12% grade and is closed during winter weather. For road status update check Tillamook County Roads Facebook page
Route via Hwy 131:
Travel through the town of Netarts and continue on to Oceanside. Keep to the right as you near Oceanside and continue on Cape Meares Loop for 2 miles to the Lighthouse.
Contact Cape Lookout State Park PHONE (503) 842-3182 for further information.or visit OPRD Cape Meares State scenic Viewpoint website at OPRD.org.
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