Heceta Head Lighthouse Oregon. Richard Canham

Heceta Head Lighthouse

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Mar 30, 2025
i live in Florence and i HIGHLY recommend the heceta lighthouse it has a great view and its awesome and just like the pictures!Full review by Magnus B
Mar 29, 2025
There is a $10 parking fee for the lot near the visitor center and gift shop. From there, it’s a half-mile hike up to the lighthouse. When we visited, the first floor of the lighthouse was open, wit…Full review by cohoman
Mar 8, 2025
A pleasant trail connects the lighthouse to the keepers' house. The structures date from 1894. The keeper's house is available as a bed-and-breakfast.Full review by Kathy D
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Is there a fee to visit this lighthouse ? Do you have to have a reservation to hike to the lighthouse ?
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The lighthouse building is generally closed, but the location is among the best for both beach & short 1 mile-ish view from wooded cliffs
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I have really longed to come and now I'm here and I twisted my knee. Is there a way to drive up or do you really have to …
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I have really longed to come and now I'm here and I twisted my knee. Is there a way to drive up or do you really have to do the steep hill? I'm almost in tears because I don't think I can now.
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Try calling their number or send a message. They take delivery of food items and other household products so they most likely have a way to shuttle you up the hill and back.
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What time does the lighthouse light go on each night
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Yes, Heceta Head is not a working lighthouse.
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How early can you get there to walk the trails? I don't plan on taking a tour, but will be driving by around 8-9 AM. Will I …
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How early can you get there to walk the trails? I don't plan on taking a tour, but will be driving by around 8-9 AM. Will I be able to walk the trail up to the lighthouse at this time? Thanks!
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Yes, I believe the trail is always open. It is a fair hike up there. The trail isn't really steep, but it does ascend about 1/2 mile in a fairly short distance. The view is well worth it, though, if …
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Yes, I believe the trail is always open. It is a fair hike up there. The trail isn't really steep, but it does ascend about 1/2 mile in a fairly short distance. The view is well worth it, though, if you can handle the walk.
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We are staying at the light keepers house in a few weeks. Is wifi available there?
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Sorry. We don't know
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