When can you visit Heceta Head Lighthouse?

Heceta Head Lighthouse is open to visitors on the first floor — roughly 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the warmer months (March through October) and shorter hours in winter, weather and staffing permitting. It is managed by Oregon State Parks; confirm current hours before you go.

Heceta Head Lighthouse — Oregon Coast RV Guide

By PickRV·Cited primary sources·Updated June 27, 2026

Heceta Head Lighthouse stands on a dramatic headland on the central Oregon coast, between Florence and Yachats. Its 56-foot tower sits 206 feet above the Pacific, and its light was first illuminated in 1894. Preserved by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department within Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, it is one of the most photographed lighthouses on the West Coast.

Best season — Summer for longest visitor hours; year-round for coastal scenery

At a glance

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State

Oregon

Managed by

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

First lit

1894

Tower height

56 feet (206 feet above the ocean)

Access

First floor open seasonally

On the ground

Heceta Head is a signature image of the Oregon coast: a white tower against a green headland, with surf breaking on the rocks far below. The light was first illuminated in 1894 and remains an active aid to navigation.

A short trail leads from the day-use area up to the lighthouse, passing the historic keeper's house along the way. The viewpoint and beach below are popular for photography, tide pooling, and winter storm watching.

Hours for the lighthouse first floor are seasonal and weather-dependent, so confirm the current schedule with Oregon State Parks. The surrounding stretch of Highway 101 between Florence and Yachats is one of the most scenic RV drives on the coast.

Official sources

Oregon State Parks — Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint State parks agency

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