About Cape Lookout State Park
Cape Lookout is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This scenic park is a destination for camping, hiking, beachcombing and exploring.
Project
The location of the park next to the ocean, although stunning, makes protection from coastal erosion problematic. Past winter storms have caused breaches in the protective dune that separates the ocean and campground and flooded the A & B camp loops, causing significant damage to park facilities.
April 2024 Note: Although the initial project scope included moving some camp loops, unexpected geological and safety concerns were found during planning exploration. Upcoming work will now focus on preserving and extending the life of the existing infrastructure and campground.
The project includes:
- Reinforcing the existing foredune dynamic revetment to prevent seawater from entering the camp loops.
- Upgrading electrical and water in C and D loops.
- Day-use area improvements including resurfacing the parking lot and adding restrooms.
- Repaving D Loop.
Impact on park visitors
The park will be closed from summer 2026 through spring 2027.
Milestones
- Awarded contract with architectural and engineering consultant
- Completed preliminary topographical survey
- Completed geotechnical investigation
- Completed final design and permitting for campground and day use improvements
- Awarded construction contract for park improvements
Next steps
- Award construction contract for foredune dynamic revetment.
- Complete construction of park improvements.
The current general obligation bond estimate is $3-5 million.
Last updated Oct. 2026. Additional updates as information becomes available.