🌤 Weather at Cape Arago State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38–60 °F | 47–66 °F | 39–66 °F | 36–54 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Coos Bay 8 SW, 5 mi away, elevation 12 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Cape Arago State Park is a public state park in Oregon near Coos Bay. The park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.
Quick Facts
| State | Oregon |
| Nearest City | Coos Bay |
Location & Getting There
Cape Arago State Park is located near Coos Bay, Oregon. The park’s coordinates are 43.3000, -124.4000.
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Wildlife & Nature
Cape Arago is one of Oregon’s premier marine wildlife viewing destinations. Simpson Reef and Shell Island — visible from the cape’s viewpoints — host one of the largest concentrations of pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) on the Oregon coast. Thousands of harbor seals, Steller sea lions, California sea lions, and northern elephant seals haul out on the rocks. Elephant seal bulls can weigh 5,000+ pounds — making them the largest carnivores in the Pacific. The cape’s tidepools are among the richest on the coast — giant green anemones, purple sea urchins, and ochre sea stars (recovering from the devastating 2013-2015 sea star wasting disease). Gray whales are visible during migration, and resident gray whales feed here year-round.
Nearby Attractions
Shore Acres State Park — the former estate of lumber baron Louis Simpson — features formal botanical gardens on dramatic coastal cliffs. Sunset Bay State Park offers one of the few sheltered swimming beaches on the Oregon coast. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve protects pristine estuary habitat. Coos Bay — Oregon’s largest coastal city — has the Coos Art Museum and Marshfield Sun Printing Museum. Cape Arago Highway connects three state parks in one of Oregon’s most scenic coastal drives.
More parks nearby: Shore Acres State Park is a short drive away, while Sunset Bay State Park lies a short drive away.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Cape Arago State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash no longer than 6 feet required in developed park areas
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are allowed on most ocean beaches under direct control; western snowy plover nesting areas restrict pets March 15 - Sept. 15; leash required on the beach at some parks (e.g. Cape Lookout)
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Designated pet-friendly yurts and cabins at many parks (South Beach has 14 pet-friendly yurts, Tugman 8); maximum two dogs and/or cats; $10 per night pet fee
- Pet fees statewide rule
- $10 per night for pet-friendly yurts/cabins; no pet fee for day use or campsites
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets prohibited at Dabney SRA, the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls, and Shore Acres; off-leash areas at Stub Stewart, Willamette Mission, Elijah Bristow, Cottonwood Canyon and LaPine
Are dogs allowed at Cape Arago State Park?
Pets are welcome in Oregon state parks and on most ocean beaches but must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via stateparks.oregon.gov. More: Oregon state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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