1-4 HoursFee applies
Continue South to Find a Whale
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past. Though the scenic and hiking opportunities may be the main allure, the diversity of outdoor recreation including picnicking, tidepooling, surfing and wildlife observation make Ecola State park a destination year round.
You likely won't see the skeleton of a 105 foot whale, but you can visit the spot where in 1806, Captain William Clark and 12 members of the Corps of Discovery traveled through what is now Ecola State Park in search of a beached whale near present-day Cannon Beach. Hike in the footsteps of the Corps of Discovery with the 2 1/2 mile historical interpretive route of Clatsop Loop Trail and the additional trail over Tillamook Head. Clark described the view from Tillamook head as “… the grandest and most pleasing prospects which my eyes ever surveyed…” Note that this site is not part of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park; additional fees will be required for entry.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingExplorers and ExpeditionsFortsOceansTrailsLewis and Clark
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Duration
1-4 Hours
Duration Details
Length of time is dependent on how much of the trail you want to walk. It is possible to hike from Seaside to Ecola State Park.
Fees
If you´re not camping and don´t have an annual permit, you need to buy a daily parking permit. Daily parking permits are $5 per day, per vehicle. You can purchase them only at a park that charges a day-use parking fee. Most are dispensed from small yellow machines near the park entrance or parking area, but some are sold from the park booth or office. The daily permit is good for parking the entire day at any state park that charges a day-use parking fee. You can leave one day-use fee park and travel to another. The day-use fee is a parking fee and not a charge for recreational purposes under ORS 105.672 to ORS 105.696. The immunities provided under ORS 105.682 apply to use of state park land for recreational purpose.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Loose sand is present on the coast line and care should be taken.
Pets
Yes — Pets must be confined by the owner or on a leash not more than six feet long, and kept under physical control at all times. You're responsible to pick up after your pets and to keep them quiet during quiet hours (10 p.m.- 7 a.m.). Pets are not allowed in Dabney State Recreation Area or on the Canyon Trail at Silver Falls State Park.
Reservations
No
Location
Ecola State Park