Cape Blanco

Jennifer Cox

I will start by saying this is probably my favorite Oregon State Park. I first happened upon it in 1998 and couldn't wait to stay in its green loveliness. Which we have done since that date, either with our horses or camper or travel trailer. The volunteers keep it spotless and even the lighthouse store volunteers are founts of knowledge. However... This trip the lighthouse was closed (needing structural repairs, but the state was dragging their heels), the dump station seems permanently closed as it's been closed our last several visits, and the Hughes House was inexplicably closed for tours. Why is the state ignoring upkeep on the earliest lighthouse in the state and its park?

Dean M

Nice views. On some days, the wind is mild enough that you can actually get out of your car to enjoy them. Not so often though. Hughes House and Pioneer Cemetery are mildly interesting. Long walk to lighthouse if you are not in decent shape. The road is eroded and has been patched with only gravel in several spots. Not ideal for what is supposed to be a bike route. It has been this way for years now; not sure why the Park does not repair. properly.

Kevin Morrow

Probably the best view I've seen on central and southern coast of Oregon plus people flying r.c. gliders off the cliff and a historic lighthouse and a great black sand beach below that I had to myself for 2 hrs because it's difficult to access but hopefully they keep it that way because I saw dozens of different animal tracks but only one set of human ones while I was there and also a huge mixed colony of pelicans and other Sea birds at the mouth of the river

Ron Thompson

Best state campground we’ve ever stayed in. Lots of privacy. Beach is empty and dogs can run free. Good trails available. Beautiful views. The loss of one star is because of the wind and cold temperatures. At the beginning of July high temperatures were around 58F. Wind was gusting into the 30’s making the wind chill about 43F. The wind never stopped over 3 days. It was too cold to even sit outside for long. Good thing we were staying in our trailer because tent camping would be pretty unbearable! I would go back but probably limit it to 2 days and 3 nights and then move on to a warmer spot.

Lea Clark

Be prepared for a good uphill/downhill workout. But it's so worth the effort. The host is very knowledgeable. I missed out on the Hughes house because it's closed until July for renovations, but next time I'll leave the pooch in the car so I can go inside.