Oregon Coast Trail Permit: Route
Oregon Coast Trail permits are walk-up only in Oregon Coast State Parks (OR). The route covers 362 miles.
This guide covers the Oregon Coast Trail permit.
varies by section, 2-10 days per section; a full thru-hike takes several weeks
Duration
362 miles
Distance
About Oregon Coast Trail
The Oregon Coast Trail runs about 362 miles along the Oregon coastline through dozens of state parks. Hiker/biker camps along the way are first-come, first-served with no reservation; this page gives sourced trip info and links to each park's own booking page for a reserved site.
The Oregon Coast Trail
- Distance
- 362 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- varies by section, 2-10 days per section; a full thru-hike takes several weeks
Entry points: Fort Stevens (Columbia River), California border
Oregon Coast, Columbia River to California border
Points along the route
- Columbia River / Fort Stevens (northern terminus)Mile 0, 8 ft
- Fort Stevens hiker/biker camp
- Devil's Lake hiker/biker camp
- Cape Lookout hiker/biker camp
- Nehalem Bay hiker/biker camp
- Beverly Beach hiker/biker camp
- Honeyman hiker/biker camp
- Bullards Beach hiker/biker camp
- Sunset Bay hiker/biker camp
- Cape Blanco hiker/biker camp
- Harris Beach hiker/biker camp
- Sears LakeMile 89.2, 17 ft
- Rocky KnollMile 176.2, 144 ft
- BandonMile 266.4, 13 ft
- California border (southern terminus)Mile 362, 12 ft
Oregon Coast Trail permit detailsandAll Oregon Coast State Parks (OR) permits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Oregon Coast Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Oregon Coast Trail route?
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The route is 362 miles, as a point-to-point.
Where does the Oregon Coast Trail route start?
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The permit covers 2 entry points: Fort Stevens (Columbia River), California border.
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