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Cape Perpetua Campground

44.2819° N / 124.1069° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 22Next open weekend Sep 256 detected openings this week38 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233900

When Cape Perpetua reopens

Cape Perpetua's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
6
Openings · last 30 days
879
Openings · last 90 days
880

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
02004006008001,000438596314MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 880

Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 859 of 880 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (97.6%), with Thursday (6) and Monday (4) next in line.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
02004006008001,000859000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · PT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 11:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 865 of 880 detected openings (98.3%). The remaining 1.7% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 21DMEDIAN · 32 DAYS OUTP75 · 42D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 32 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 21–42 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
25  455.1%
26  445.0%
28  434.9%
07  434.9%
34  434.9%

Site 25 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 45. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 38 monitored sites

Of the 2,166 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,090 open for online reservation · 74 reserved · 1,002 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 38 monitored sites, 21 can be reserved online and 17 are first-come, first-served.

Where the open windows are

49.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,090 of 2,166 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online49.7%
Open site-nights1,090 / 2,166
Reserved (of online inventory)74 / 1,164
Weekday openings646
Weekend openings444

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 646 fall on weekdays and 444 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
02505007501,0001,250180637273SEPOCTMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 637 of 1,178 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 38 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
06  53
07  53
14  53
15  53
16  53

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

1,090 open site-nights across 21 sites at Cape Perpetua, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 55 2-night, 54 3-night, 48 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 06.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 25 sites take 25 ft, 19 sites take 35 ft, 18 sites take 40 ft. 12 sites of 38 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

All 21 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
0645 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
0745 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
14Not recordedNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
15Not recordedNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
16Not recordedNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
2545 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
2645 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
2740 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
3430 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
3530 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
3945 ftNone5340 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +41 more
0845 ftNone5233 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +40 more
04Not recordedNone5128 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +39 more
0540 ftNone5128 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +39 more
2130 ftNone5128 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +39 more
2240 ftNone5131 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +39 more
3645 ftNone5135 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +39 more
3835 ftNone5135 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +39 more
GRP140 ftNone5128 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +39 more
3760 ftNone5020 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +38 more
2845 ftNone4821 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +36 more

About Cape Perpetua

Overview

Cape Perpetua Campground is nestled along the banks of Cape Creek, within reach of the beautiful Oregon Coast. The campground is esteemed for its incredible location between the forest and the beach, and for its easy access to impressive hiking trails and prime ocean views.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy relaxing on the shore and exploring tide pools. A 23-mile trail system surrounds the campground. Several paths lead through dense, old-growth forests and to rocky coastal overlooks.

Facilities

Many sites in the campground are situated along Cape Creek. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.

The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center is a short, moderate hike from the campground. The center has a phenomenal view of the ocean. A variety of short films are shown in the theater.

The nearest dump station is located in Waldport, about 12 miles north of the campground. Another dump station can be found about 12 miles south at the Carl G. Washburn State Park.

Natural Features

The campground is surrounded by large Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and alder trees within the Siuslaw National Forest. When exploring the area, visitors will find steep cliffs, rolling hills, sand dunes and lush forests. Siuslaw is one of only two national forests bordering the Pacific Ocean.

38 monitored sites17 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups32 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 50

Getting there

Campground is located North of Florence, Oregon along Highway 101, 22 miles north of Florence, Oregon and 3 miles south of Yachats, Oregon. Campground is located on the east side of the highway in the Cape Perpetua Scenic area. After turning off Highway 101, take a right at the split with the signed road to the Cape Perpetua Campground.

2200 Hwy 101 S, Yachats, OR 97498541-547-4580
BeachcombingCampingHikingInterpretive ProgramsVisitor CenterWhale WatchingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Cape Perpetua?

Reservations for Cape Perpetua are made through Recreation.gov. 1,090 of 2,166 tracked site-nights are currently open (50.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 880 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Cape Perpetua?

Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Cape Perpetua in the last 7 days, 879 over 30 days and 880 over the last 90.

Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Cape Perpetua?

Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 859 of 880 (97.6%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Cape Perpetua?

54 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 06. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Cape Perpetua fit a 35-foot RV?

19 of the 38 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 26 of those 38 sites have a recorded maximum length and 12 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Cape Perpetua?

October 2026, with 637 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,178.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cape Perpetua?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 32 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 21-42 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Cape Perpetua?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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