There are 34 adorable wooded campsites steps from a private, sheltered beach; no hookups but they do have a dump site. Hike around the small, wooded island for utter escape. Swim in the shallows (warmer than the ocean) in summer and pick huckleberries in fall. Keep food stashed securely since there are sometimes bears in the area.
Whalen Island, Tillamook County Park
Top choice in Northern Oregon Coast
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
14.78 MILES
The forested headland at Cape Meares offers good views from its lighthouse, which is 38ft tall (Oregon's shortest). Tours of the lighthouse are available…
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28.72 MILES
Located 22 miles east of Tillamook on Hwy 6, this excellent forest center educates the public on forest fires and the area's first white settlers. Cross a…
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13.74 MILES
This worthwhile museum has a great taxidermy room and some very interesting pioneer artifacts. There are also curiously carved Neahkahnie stones (actually…
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10.75 MILES
At Munson Creek State Natural Site, 7 miles south off US 101, an easy quarter-mile hike through old-growth spruce reaches Munson Creek Falls, the highest…
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12.38 MILES
Aircraft lovers shouldn't miss the large collection of fighter planes and the 7-acre blimp hangar. It's 2 miles south of town; a portion of the planes …
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Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
23.97 MILES
Like glassblowing? Then don't miss the Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio where you can learn to blow your own float – or just watch someone else do it.
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North Lincoln Historical Museum
24.01 MILES
This good museum highlights Lincoln City's history with Native American basketry, pioneer artifacts, glass floats and exhibits on its past industries.
Nearby Northern Oregon Coast attractions
10.75 MILES
At Munson Creek State Natural Site, 7 miles south off US 101, an easy quarter-mile hike through old-growth spruce reaches Munson Creek Falls, the highest…
12.38 MILES
Aircraft lovers shouldn't miss the large collection of fighter planes and the 7-acre blimp hangar. It's 2 miles south of town; a portion of the planes …
13.74 MILES
This worthwhile museum has a great taxidermy room and some very interesting pioneer artifacts. There are also curiously carved Neahkahnie stones (actually…
14.78 MILES
The forested headland at Cape Meares offers good views from its lighthouse, which is 38ft tall (Oregon's shortest). Tours of the lighthouse are available…
5. Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
23.97 MILES
Like glassblowing? Then don't miss the Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio where you can learn to blow your own float – or just watch someone else do it.
6. North Lincoln Historical Museum
24.01 MILES
This good museum highlights Lincoln City's history with Native American basketry, pioneer artifacts, glass floats and exhibits on its past industries.
28.72 MILES
Located 22 miles east of Tillamook on Hwy 6, this excellent forest center educates the public on forest fires and the area's first white settlers. Cross a…