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Cape Kiwanda, Oregon (52023241266)📷 lamblukas from San Francisco, United States, CC BY 2.0
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Cape Kiwanda

Pacific City, OR

Nature

A sandstone headland and big dune at Pacific City, where dory boats launch straight off the beach. Climb the dune for views of another Haystack Rock offshore, but stay behind the fences on the eroding cliffs.

Nearest town
Pacific City, OR
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
45.2204, -123.9716
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★

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Oregon’s capes: Three Capes Route to Cape Perpetua – The Shortest Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast (33935518625)© Kirt Edblom from Kihei, Hi, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
101
Coast & island drives

Oregon’s capes: Three Capes Route to Cape Perpetua

134 mi9 stops3 days

Nearby

Cape Lookout Trail – Returning from Cape lookout. Was it up or down - panoramio© futurehorizon1 · CC BY 3.0
Nature

Cape Lookout Trail

Tillamook, OR
Cape Meares Lighthouse – The Shortest Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast (33935518625)© Kirt Edblom from Kihei, Hi, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Views

Cape Meares Lighthouse

Tillamook, OR
Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area© MC BSU · CC0
Nature

Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area

Otter Rock, OR
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area – Yaquina Head Natural Area (6075038261)© KimonBerlin · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

Newport, OR

Campsites nearby

  • Webb County CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Cape Kiwanda
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Woods County CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Cape Kiwanda
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Whalen Island County CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Cape Kiwanda
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Devil's Lake RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Cape Kiwanda
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Trask River County CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Cape Kiwanda
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kilchis River County CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Cape Kiwanda
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Oregon · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cape Kiwanda?

Cape Kiwanda is in Pacific City, OR, at GPS 45.2204, -123.9716. It is about 17 mi from Tillamook.

Can you camp near Cape Kiwanda?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Webb County Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 48 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cape Kiwanda?

Cape Kiwanda is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Oregon’s capes: Three Capes Route to Cape Perpetua.

What is there to see near Cape Kiwanda?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cape Lookout Trail (8 mi), Cape Meares Lighthouse (18 mi), Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area (33 mi) and Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (38 mi).

When is the best time to visit Cape Kiwanda?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)