Cape Blanco State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Cape Blanco State Park is on the westernmost point of Oregon and houses the southernmost lighthouse in Oregon. Cape Blanco Lighthouse, the oldest remaining lighthouse in the state, was built in 1870. Lighthouse tours are sometimes available if you would like to see it up close. Another historic site at the park is the Historic Hughes House, a 20th-century farmhouse where you can go on a tour to learn about the region's farm life. Cape Blanco State Park features ocean vistas, woodlands and wetlands with access to the Pacific Ocean and the Sixes River. Nearby attractions include Floras Lake Natural State Area, Port Orford Heads State Park and Humbug Mountain State Park. Nearby Cities: • Port Orford, OR • Sixes, OR • Myrtle Point, OR • Lakeside, OR
Spring 45–58 F
Summer 52–65 F
Fall 48–64 F
Winter 44–53 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Cape Blanco State Park
Cape Blanco State Park Campground • Water hookup: Yes • Electrical hookup: Yes • Sewer hookup: Yes • Wi-Fi: No • Pet-friendly: Yes • Max RV length: 85 feet • Other amenities: Flush toilets, hot showers, firewood for sale, garbage bins, recycling receptacles, horse campsites available, accessible campsites available
Bandon / Port Orford KOA Journey
Under 20 minutes away is Bandon / Port Orford KOA Journey, which offers a wide range of sites, as well as helpful amenities and activities the whole family will love. There’s even summer pancake breakfasts and free evening rides on a miniature train.
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: yes
Wifi: yes
Pet-friendly: yes
Other amenities: heated swimming pool, firewood, hot tub, bike rentals, snack bar, dog park, cable TV, propane, basketball court, recreational room, playground.
Camp Blanco RV Park
Just a 15-minute drive away from the state park isCamp Blanco RV Park, which offers open and shaded, level RV sites up to 100’ long. It’s within walking distance to shopping, dining, and stunning ocean beaches. Nightly rates are $36.
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: yes
Wifi: yes
Pet-friendly: yes
Other amenities: free cable TV, propane, fish cleaning station, showers, RV parts store, RV repair.
Elk River Campground
Elk River Campground is located just down the road from the state park. It’s based on 350 acres next to the Elk River, two miles outside of Port Orford. The campground is also strategically placed two miles downstream from a salmon hatchery, making it the best spot for chinook salmon fishing in the state. Rates start at $20 per night.
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: yes
Wifi: yes
Pet-friendly: yes
Other amenities: restrooms, laundry facilities, trash service, showers, picnic tables, dump station.
What to Do at
Cape Blanco State Park
Cape Blanco State Park has over 8 miles of hiking trails that include scenery like the beach, ocean vistas, the lighthouse and fishing spots at the Sixes River. Horseback riders can exercise their horses in a 150-acre open riding area or go for a beautiful 7-mile trail ride. Cape Blanco State Park is one of the most scenic areas on Oregon's coast, so come prepared to take a lot of pictures. There are seven designated overlooks at the park for breathtaking photo opportunities and relaxing in the natural beauty of the area. You can go on a free tour of the Historic Hughes House from May through September. Lighthouse tours take place from Wednesdays through Mondays from April through October.
Inside Cape Blanco State Park
Cape Blanco State Park might be popular due to its camping opportunities, but with more than eight miles of hiking trails, beach access, multiple fishing spots, a 150-acre open horse riding area, and more, it also offers a wide range of recreational activities the whole family will enjoy!
Hiking : There are over eight miles of hiking trails within the state park. These vary in difficulty, however many of them are easy enough for both children and adults to enjoy.
Swimming : Because Cape Blanco State Park is set on the Oregon coastline, visitors have access to a lengthy stretch of sand and ocean suitable for swimming when conditions are favorable.
Fishing : This region of Oregon provides some of the best fishing within the state, as the Sixes River boasts some of the best Chinook Salmon fishing you’ll find. King Salmon and Steelheads are also common among the river.
Horse Riding : The state park features a reservable horse camp, as well as a 150-acre open riding area, riding trails, and twelve new pipe corrals.
Sightseeing : With a number of historic landmarks located within the park, you’ll certainly want to make the most of them. Stop by the pioneer cemetery or take a tour of the historic Hughes House and Cape Blanco Lighthouse. The lighthouse and historic home are open from April to October and tours cost a small donation.
Fishing
You can reel in Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout and steelhead at the Sixes River. The biggest fish are usually caught from fall to early spring. On the northern side of Cape Blanco State Park, the Sixes River flows into the Pacific Ocean. Compared to other rivers in the region, the Sixes River has a steady flow and a slow drop, making it the best river for fishing in the area.
Nature Watching
Birds that you may see near the water at Cape Blanco State Park are marbled murrelets, grebes, loons and scoters. In the forested area, you can spot bluebirds, harriers and kites. Keep an eye out for marine mammals in the ocean, too.
Stargazing
Cape Blanco State Park has dark skies at night that are excellent for stargazing, so take a moment to admire the night sky during your stay.
Flora and Fauna
Cape Blanco State Park has a shore pine forest, coastal headland grassland and crowberry shrublands. Other flora in the park include western azaleas, Sitka spruce trees, wildflowers and lichens.
Hiking
You can travel through coastal terrain, plains and forest on the Lighthouse Trail and Beach Trail, a 2.3-mile out-and-back trail. It's a good route for bird-watching, too. The Mouth of Sixes River Trail is a relaxing riverside hike that takes you to its outlet into the ocean. This area is a prime spot for fishing as well. Hughes House Trail has valley views in addition to the river, beach and Hughes House. Cape Blanco North Shore Trail is a steep 0.5-mile hike to the beach with stunning coastline scenery.
Biking
You can ride a bicycle on the park roads as long as you follow the flow of traffic. Children under the age of 16 need to wear a helmet, too.
How to Get to
Cape Blanco State Park
Cape Blanco State Park is in southern Oregon halfway between Gold Beach and Coos Bay. From Sixes, head south on US-101 S, and turn right onto Cape Blanco Road. After 4.1 miles, you need to stay right to continue on Cape Blanco Road, and within 154 feet you arrive at your destination. This route to Cape Blanco State Park has steep inclines, tight curves and strong winds, so you'll want to choose a vehicle that can handle these driving conditions. Roads in the park are steep and curvy, too.
Entering Cape Blanco State Park
It's free to enter Cape Blanco State Park. Parking is available near the Sixes River, the lighthouse and Hughes Historic House.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Blanco State Park
June through September is the best time to visit Cape Blanco State Park because the winds are at their mildest and the weather is at its warmest. Winter sees the strongest winds up to 100 mph during a storm.
Whales and other marine animals live off the coast. You can also see a variety of birds, including marbled murrelets, grebes, bluebirds, harriers and kites.
Cape Blanco State Park has RV camping spots with many of the campsites offering full hookups. You can also reserve a horse campsite if you're bringing your horse with you.
Reservations are required for cabins but not for RV campsites. The average cost for RV camping at Cape Blanco State Park is $31 per night for full hookups and $18 per night for horse campsites. Out-of-state residents pay 25% more for hookup sites.
Pets are allowed at Cape Blanco State Park as long as you keep them on a leash up to 6 feet. You must also properly dispose of their waste.