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Main
Avenue / Oregon Coast Highway and Third Street in Tillamook, OR
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Mile Post
1
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The end
of 3rd Street in Tillamook
Junction with The Netarts Highway
The Netarts Highway is to the
left. This is a shortcut to the Cape Lookout State Park
and the Villages of Netarts, Oceanside, and Pacific Beach. Take this route to lodging, campgrounds,
and RV Parks if you want to see the north end of the capes after you get
settled.
The Bay Ocean Road goes to the right and it is the
Three Capes Scenic Route.
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Mile Post 3
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County Boat Launch into
Tillamook Bay
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 After driving along Tillamook Bay for about 5 miles you
will encounter the sign shown at the right.
If you go straight you will find beach access at Cape Meares. There are no services at Cape Meares.
To continue on the Scenic Loop turn left.
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Mile Post
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Cape Meares State Park – Picnic area and
restrooms with flush toilets.
The Cape Meares Lighthouse is located here.
It was built in 1890. It has
been restored and is open to visitors from 11 AM to 4 PM from May to
September.
The Octopus Tree is also located here.
This tree is an ancient Sitka Spruce which the natives say grew out
to hold dead chiefs in their canoes.
The Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge located just off
shore in this area is a favorite spot for tufted puffins. They are found here is greater numbers
than anywhere on the Pacific Coast.
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Mile Post
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The
Community of Oceanside
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The Community
of Netarts – The Village of
Netarts is located on a hill above Netarts Bay. In this Village you will find several
Lodging establishments and one excellent eating establishment.
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Junction
with the Netarts Highway
– The
Netarts Highway heads east back to Tillamook from here. The scenic loop continues to the south.
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The Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery – Visitors are
welcome.
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Cape Lookout
State Park
– This beachfront State Park
is in the Oregon State Parks Reservation System 1-800-452-5687. The park has 38 full hookups, 2 electric
only, and 176 tent sites (60’ max). It
also has 10 yurts and a hiker/biker camp.
Visit their web site for further information or online reservations:
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_186.php
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Mile Post
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Viewpoint
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Junction with Sand Lake Road
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Sand Lake
Recreation Area
U.S. Forest Service – This is an ATV
area on the sand dunes.
The Forest Service has three
camping areas here. The West Winds
parking / camping area is open year round.
The East Dunes parking/camping area is open year round. Both of these sites are for RV’s and are
mainly parking lots you are allowed to stay in. There are also day use fees.
The Sandbeach Campground has traditional campsites of which 41 are first come /
first served. There are 60 camp
sites in the reservation system 1-877-444-6777 or online at http://www.reserveusa.com/. This
campground is closed in winter.
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Cape Kiwanda
This is a unique spot on the
coast with a wide sand beach next to the huge rock-like cape. This is the Dory Boat capitol. The boats are launched from trailers
right into the surf and then run right up on the beach when returning. The State Natural Area contains the cape
while a Tillamook County Park is south of the cape and includes restrooms,
parking, and beach access.
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Community of Pacific Beach
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Robert
Straub State Park
– A day use park on the spit
where the Nestucca River enters the Pacific. Day use frees are imposed.
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Junction
with Highway 101 at Highway 101 Mile Post 90.
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