Cape Blanco State Park

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We stayed here as part of our trip up the coast. The lighthouse was a bonus.

PROS

→ The campground is gorgeous! It’s nestled among Sitka spruce trees. They provide a lot of privacy between you and your neighbors and are just so pretty.
→ You can walk to the lighthouse and the beach from the campground.

CONS

→ The dump station is closed because it’s broken and they’ve been trying to secure funding to replace it. See the photo I attached with the posted explanation sign. You will need to plan on using the dump station at the state park north or south of this park.
→ A pro is they have free showers but the con is it’s a cold experience. If more than one shower is in use at a time the water is barely warm. The shower nozzle sprays the water out in all directions which makes it hard to take a quick shower and also creates its own air current which chills you to the bone. The shower room is also chilly. Everything was clean though.

4.5-stars - A near perfect campground except for the cold shower.

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[Rig. Mercedes Sprinter. 22 feet]

Dump station? - No, it’s a long story.
Water fill? - No but they have water spigots
Clean site? - Yes
Clean bathroom? - Yes
Flush toilet? - Yes
Showers? - Yes
Laundry? - No
Dish washing sink? - No

Cape Blanco is a beautiful campground. The campsites are large and private. The sites on the western side are closer to the ocean and are in the forest so very shaded. The sites on the east side are more exposed to the sun. Since we were camping in mid-January we opted for a sunny site, A 26. All are nice though. We absolutely loved the views from the lighthouse and along the beach trail.

As others have already noted, the ONLY downside to this campground is there is no dump station. So, plan accordingly...this downside will not keep us away thought; we will be back!

Wished we had more time to stay. The views from some of the sites are fantastic, if you get an interior site the views are partially blocked. However great trails that are easy to access will get you a private spot for a stunning sunset view.

Sites are easy to access for up to 30 feet. Most have separation from other sites. Take a quick swing through before you pick your site out, you might find a gem.
Excellent trail system that is paved and partially lighted to clean restrooms and showers.

We will stay again, for sure.

Our only complaint has nothing to do with the campground. Folks please know that when you lock your dog up for the day the rest of us really don't enjoy listening to it bark every time we move around our campsite. Just a little side note....

This was our second time staying here and is one of our favorite OR State parks. Typically well maintained park by OR State. Almost all sites are in excess of 30 feet long and are well spaced apart. With this spacing and the foliage between sites the privacy is outstanding. The trail leading to the lighthouse is amazingly beautiful and there are miles of beach to explore. The ONLY downside is the permanent closure of the RV dump site; just be sure to empty out before you arrive. When we stayed at the end of March we had not reserved a site but plenty were available. We love the quiet here and the forested setting of the campground. The trees provide a nice break for the frequent windy conditions.

Not much more needs to be said. We love that this campground is first come, first served. At this time of year...I doubt that there were more than 12 campers here. It is located 5 miles off of Hiway 101...so the only sounds you hear are ocean waves, wind in the trees, and birds chirping. This is a very clean and well maintained campground...and the beach! Long beach walks and sunsets out our window...plus a lighthouse within walking distance.

We loved staying at this park. It is nestled beautifully in the trees next to the ocean. There are trails from the campground leading to the beach, and lighthouse. The trees provide a nice cover to the campground limiting the amount of wind that is typical along the coastal areas. The only downside is the dump station is permanently closed. You can dump in town at the Chevron for a donation, or at Humbug State Park about 30 min. south of here. This has been one of our most favorite places to camp!

This was a great find as we were heading up the Oregon Coast. The spots are deep and will accommodate long Motorhomes, also each spot is very secluded. There are trails to view the ocean and to walk out to the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. The campground is located above the ocean. Beach access on foot or you can drive out onto the beach. Each spot was water and electric. There are showers and restrooms. What I loved is first come, first served. We are here the end of April with about 5 other RV’s no crowds.

Cape Blanco's campground is one of the best we've ever visited for privacy, site size, and site separation. The generously sized spaces are enclosed in dense forest and each site feels incredibly private. The only downside of the dense foliage is that there is little chance to see and hear the Pacific, even from sites that basically back up to the ocean. But there's no need to worry, as the park features numerous hiking trails that run along the coast, offering breathtaking views of the ocean (dotted with the dramatic rocks of the Blanco reef) and the historic lighthouse. The park also includes a historic homestead. The home and the lighthouse can only be toured from April through October, but the park is open for camping year round.

All sites in the campground are good, but sites on the eastern side of the loop seem to be a little more open and sunny, while sites on the west side are in deep shade. Sites on the outside of the loop are longer and have angled entry, so are the best choice for large rigs. Sites on the interior of the loop are generally shorter and perpendicular to the road. Site 32 is directly across from one of the most open clifftop viewing areas near the campground, so choose a site in that area if you want quick access to watch sunsets. We visited in late October, so we had our choice of sites at the campground. The bathhouse is centrally located in the loop and was clean and functional during our visit.

The nearby town of Port Orford has one gas station and a small grocery store, but the entire area is lightly populated so come prepared with supplies. Despite the small population, we experienced good cell coverage on AT&T including several solid bars of service within the campground. The road into the state park from 101 has some areas in dire need of repair but nothing we considered too treacherous to tow across.