Northwestplaces.com - Highway 101 on the Northern Oregon Coast

The North Coast area of Oregon’s Pacific Coast, for the purposes of our site, consists of Clatsop and Tillamook Counties in northwest Oregon State. In the map to the left that area is detailed in the top section and shown in red on the Oregon State map in the bottom section.

US Highway-101

US Highway-101 begins in Olympia Washington, travels west and then north up the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, west across the north side of the Olympic Peninsula through Sequim, Port Angeles, and Forks before it turns south to go down the Pacific Coast.

During most of its trip down Washington’s Pacific Cost the highway does not run along the ocean. There are several loop highways in Washington that go out to the ocean beaches.

Through Oregon’s North Coast US-101 also runs back from the beach along most of the coast.

US Highway 101’s Oregon Mile Post System begins at the south end of the Megler, WA - Astoria, OR Bridge with Mile Post 0.

Below is US-101 on Oregon’s north coast, mile by mile.

	US Highway 101 continues north on our southwest WA Page
	US-101 on Oregon’s North Coast
Mile Post 0	Astoria OR. Astoria is the oldest American Settlement west of the Rockies. There are more historical points of interest in Astoria than anywhere else on the Oregon Coast For more information about the City of Astoria and the Astoria Area Visit our Astoria Area Page for attractions and food and lodging and other information.
Mile Post 6	Junction to Warrenton and Fort Stevens State Park Fort Stevens State Park – This Park is rated number one on our list of places to stay. This is a large and well-run state park with excellent facilities and campsites. The tourist facilities within a day trip of this State Park are too numerous to list but include the oceanfront city of Seaside and Fort Clatsop (below). The ocean beach here is wonderful. This is the largest and busiest State Park on the Pacific Coast. Visit their web site for more information. http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_179.php (if you type in this address there is an underline between the “k” and the “1” ( …park_179.php))
Mile Post 7	Lewis & Clark’s Fort Clatsop National Memorial Park – Turn east on old Highway 101 for 3 miles to the Fort Clatsop Road and follow the signs to the Fort. Don’t miss this National Park with its replica of Lewis and Clark’s Fort where they spent the winter of 1805. Visit the National Park Service web site for more information about Fort Clatsop National Memorial Park. http://www.nps.gov/focl/
MP 7.5	Junction with access road to Fort Stevens State Park (see Fort Stevens above)
Mile Post 9	Camp Rilea – Oregon National Guard facility – No tourist facilities.
Mile Post 13	Turn off to Carnahan County Park. This day use park is on Lake Cullaby and offers a boat launch and picnic facilities. Water skiing is allowed on part of the lake.
Mile Post 16	Del Ray Beach – Vehicle beach access to the ocean beach. There are no restroom or other facilities here except for a parking lot for those who do not wish to drive on the beach.
Mile Post 18	Gearhart, OR
Mile Post 20	Seaside, OR – Seaside is a long time favorite destination for ocean beach tourists. This city offers a wide variety of activities for the tourist and has Pacific Ocean sand beaches that touch the town. Click on the button below to go to our Seaside Page. Seaside, Oregon – It’s all about the beach, the boardwalk, and the activities.
Mile Post 25	Junction with Highway 26 to Portland
Mile Post 27	View Point – rest stop.
Mile Post 28	Ecola State Park – There are 3 miles of sand beach in this park and many picnic areas.
Mile Post 29	Cannon Beach, OR – This city is another favorite destination for ocean beach tourists. Cannon beach is a 7 mile long beach named for the cannon that washed up on the beach after a shipwreck in 1846. Haystack Rock (photo to the right) lies off this beach and has been photographed so much that Kodak should give it an award. Shown on a foggy day. There are a lot of foggy days on the coast.
Mile Post 31	Viewpoint
Mile Post 32	Arcadia Beach State Beach – This is a day use park with beach access and picnic facilities. The park also has restrooms.
Mile Post 33	Hug Point State Park – More beach access and picnic facilities

Mile Post 35	The Town of Cape Arch – This town consists of a general store. This general store has a post office and a deli. It is worth your time to stop and visit.
Mile Post 39	Oswald West State Park – The camping here is for back packers only. It is a ¼ mile hike to 36 primitive campsites. This park has beaches and forest.
Mile Post 40	Several View Points along the highway.
Mile Post 42	Neahkahnie Beach
Mile Post 43	The Town of Manzanita This quiet town on the Oregon Coast offers an un-crowed and peaceful get away. Visit our Manzanita page. Manzanita
MP 43 ½	Nehalem Bay State Park – The park is approximately 3 miles west of Highway 101. This is a large park with 280 campsites, yurt’s, a hiker / biker camp, and a horse camp with corrals. There is even an airport close to the park.
Mile Post 44	Town of Nehalem
Mile Post 46	Public boat ramp into the Nehalem River Junction with Highway 53 which joins Highway 26 (17 miles of winding road)
Mile Post 47	Wheeler, OR
Mile Post 48	Manhattan Beach State Park – This is a day use park with picnic facilities and restrooms. It has wind shielded picnic sites.
Mile Post 50	Lake Lytle County Park – Facilities include a boat ramp.
MP 50 ½	Rockaway Beach – The beach at Rockaway Beach is 7 miles long. There are over 300 motel rooms in the Town. The population of the Town is around 1200.
Mile Post 52	Twin Rocks – This unincorporated town is mainly residential.
Mile Post 53	Bar View – This unincorporated town is mainly residential - Barview Jetty County Park – This County Park has both day use and camping facilities
Mile Post 54	View Point – Tillamook Bay
Mile Post 55	Garibaldi – The Town of Garibaldi is easy to find just look for the big “G” on the hill above the city. The population of the town is about 1000. This is a fishing village (both commercial and sport) located on the mouth of the Miami River. Activities in Garibaldi include fishing, crabbing, clam digging, surfing, bird watching, and of course beach combing.
Mile Post 56	Miami River
Mile Post 60	Bay City – This Town of about 1000 population is located on Tillamook Bay. It seems the main industry has been oyster farming by the looks at the small hills of oyster shells along the bay.
Mile Post 63	The Kilchis River Tillamook Cheese Factory The Factory is the first evidence you have arrived in the City of Tillamook. It is actually 2 miles north of the City. The Tillamook Chamber of Commerce is located at the south end of the Tillamook Cheese parking lot and even if they are closed they have a lot of information available in the display rack on their porch. Tillamook Chamber For more information about the attractions in the area and a hot link to their web page visit our Tillamook Area page.
Mile Post 65	The City of Tillamook – There is a 24-hour emergency room (503-842-4444 or 911) at the Tillamook County General Hospital here (turn west on 3^rd Street (Three Capes Scenic Loop Turnoff – 1000 3^rd St.). They will be on the right in a couple of blocks. Look for the sign at left. Three Capes Scenic Loop North Entrance – The loop starts on 3^rd Street in downtown Tillamook. Head west on 3^rdSt. This loop has a lot of scenic view points, The Cape Meares Lighthouse and State Park, Cape Lookout State Park, Sand Lake Recreation Area, and Cape Kiwanda just to mention a few. Visit our Three Capes Scenic Loop Page for more information. For more information about the City of Tillamook and surrounding area visit our Tillamook Area page.
	Mile Post 68 – Tillamook Naval Air Museum The blimp hanger shown at left is the largest freestanding wooden structure in the world. It houses the Tillamook Naval Air Museum. This is a must see attraction where you can see its war aircraft up close and even touch them. They also have a snack bar, theater, and a new exhibit area. Visit their web site. http://www.tillamookair.com/ Junction with Highway 6 East to Portland
Mile Post 69	Rest Area
Mile Post 72	Munson Creek Falls – Highest waterfall on the coast. Go east 1.6 miles on the Munson Creek Road.
Mile Post 76	Sand Lake Road – Road to Sand Lake and middle of the Three Capes Scenic Loop.
Mile Post 80	Beaver – This small Village has a store and gas station. The road to the Siuslaw National Forest heads east from here. The Upper Nestucca River Recreation Area is located on this road and has several campgrounds by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Mile Post 82	Rest Area by the river
Mile Post 84	Hebo – This village is the home of the National Forest Service Ranger Station.
Mile Post 87	Cloverdale
Mile Post 90	South Entrance to the Three Capes Scenic Loop. Visit our website on the Three Capes Scenic Loop . We suggest you use the north entrance to this loop on 3^rd Street in downtown Tillamook.
Mile Post 94	View Point
Mile Post 97	Neskowin – This Village is the southern-most Village in Tillamook County.
Mile Post 100	Cascade Head Road – This road offers access to Cascade head, this designated natural area is home to 250 species of birds and mammals.
Mile Post 103	The Tillamook County / Lincoln County Line. – For the purpose of our system this is the southern border of the North Coast Section of Oregon.
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Turn off to Carnahan County Park. This day use park is on Lake Cullaby and offers a boat launch and picnic facilities. Water skiing is allowed on part of the lake.

Seaside, Oregon – It’s all about the beach, the boardwalk, and the activities.