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Recreation Region: Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

Cape Cove Trailhead

This is the trailhead for the Cape Cove Trail #1364.1

Also access to:

Current Conditions
7/7/25: A 300-foot section of the trail that connects the Captain Cook Trail to the Restless Waters Trail and is adjacent to Hwy 101, is temporarily closed due to erosion and dangerous conditions. Cape Cove Beach trail is still accessible from Devils Churn or the small parking area near Cape Cove Beach. The trail will reopen once major repairs are complete.

General Information

Trail Map

To use your mobile device's GPS to track your location on the map: Download the geospatial PDF (geoPDF), download and install an app, such as The Avenza Maps app, that reads geoPDFs. 

Recreation Passes may used as a form of fee payment. 

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

A sign that says "cape perpetua visitors center"

Address: 2400 Highway 101 Yachats, OR 97498
Phone: (541) 547-3289
Hours: Winter Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Summer Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: r6_siuslaw_wwweb_front_desk@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.279749

Longitude: -124.109818

Elevation

80 feet

Directions

From Waldport, Oregon travel 11 miles south on Highway 101. Cape Cove Trail Head is on the west side of the highway.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 6, 2025