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Recreation Region: Cascade Head

Cascade Head Interpretive Wayside

A beautiful picnic area along Highway 101 with interpretive information about the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. 

General Information

Trail Map:

To use your mobile device's GPS to track your location on the map: Download the geospatial PDF (geoPDF), download and install an app, such as The Avenza Maps app, that reads geoPDFs. 

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Recreation passes can be a form of payment. 

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Cash is not accepted at this site. Visitors can purchase a digital day pass through recreation.gov.

The Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Pacific Coast Passport, and interagency annual passes are also valid at this location. Visit this webpage to learn more about recreation passes. 

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.02264

Longitude: -123.97173

Directions

Located just North of Highway 18 interchange, on the west side of Highway 101.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated January 5, 2026