Welcome to Friends of 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 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. 

DIRECTIONS

Hwy 131 - As you are driving south on Hwy 101,  turn right onto Hwy 131, previously Third St.   

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. 

Watch for signage along the way! 

Contact Cape Lookout State Park PHONE (503) 842-3182 for further information.

or visit OPRD Cape Meares State scenic Viewpoint website at OPRD.org. 

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 closed.
 

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