Camp 18 Restaurant and Gift Shop is a log-building restaurant in Elsie, Oregon, beside U.S. Highway 26 between Portland and the north Oregon Coast. Its big cinnamon rolls, timber-filled dining room, and neighboring logging museum make it a memorable stop on the drive to Seaside or Cannon Beach.
The Christmas tree and decorated fireplace pictured here give the room another reason to linger during the holiday season. This feature’s visitor information was reviewed in October 2026. For our combined restaurant, gift shop, and museum coverage, see the updated Camp 18 visitor guide.
Camp 18 at a glance
- Location: Elsie, Oregon, on U.S. Highway 26 at milepost 18; the mailing address is 42362 Highway 26, Seaside, OR 97138.
- Restaurant phone: 503-755-1818.
- Known for: Oversized cinnamon rolls, hearty meals, a hand-built log restaurant, and logging-history displays next door.
- Restaurant hours and prices: Call for the current schedule and menu, especially before a holiday visit.
- Museum: Free admission; its official visitor information lists daily hours of 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- 2026 holiday planning: Confirm decoration dates and Christmas-week service directly with the restaurant.
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Camp 18 Restaurant Comes To Life During The Holidays!
Our earlier holiday coverage captured a towering tree, lights around the fireplace, and decorations throughout the dining room. Those photos show why people put Camp 18 on their winter coast itinerary: you can trade the highway for a table inside a substantial log building and take a proper break over breakfast.
Planning a Christmas visit in 2026? Ask when the decorations will be up and whether the restaurant will serve meals on your travel date. Decoration dates, holiday hours, and special menus have not been confirmed for this season. Check the restaurant’s Facebook page or call 503-755-1818 before making a special trip.
A Place with Stories to Tell
Camp 18’s restaurant opened in 1986, but the story started earlier with logger Gordon Smith’s collection of old logging equipment and his work with Maurie Clark. The hand-built restaurant grew out of that interest in preserving timber history. Look at the logs and the substantial wooden tables, and the connection between the building and its subject is hard to miss.
Logging photographs, tools, carved figures, and the fireplace give the dining room plenty to look at between bites. Outside, the museum grounds display vintage machinery and railroad equipment. There is a short self-guided loop, and the museum also describes a drive-through option for visitors who prefer to explore by vehicle.
Founder Gordon Leonard Smith died on October 5, 2023, at age 91. The neighboring nonprofit museum preserves the equipment and stories he helped collect, continuing the work that shaped Camp 18.
Why is it called Camp 18? The name follows the numbered logging-camp tradition and the property’s location at milepost 18 on the Sunset Highway. Despite the Seaside mailing address, you’ll find it inland in Elsie, east of the coast, rather than in downtown Seaside.
Satisfying Comfort Food With A Logging Twist
The cinnamon roll is the food to keep in mind when you pull in. It is large enough to consider sharing, and it has featured in both of our Camp 18 stories. The restaurant’s reputation rests on substantial portions; Travel Oregon’s listing describes breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
Our previous coverage included French toast, omelets, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, burgers, and chicken-fried steak. Treat those as examples of the restaurant’s comfort-food style. Ask for the current menu to check which dishes are available, their prices, and when breakfast service ends.
Earlier menus also included marionberry cobbler and a Bigfoot Brownie Sundae. If dessert is part of your plan, ask what is available that day. The gift shop has been another part of the stop, with Bigfoot-themed souvenirs and preserves in our earlier coverage; stock changes, so leave a little time to browse.
Camp 18 Restaurant And Gift Shop Information
Address: 42362 Highway 26, Seaside, Oregon 97138. The restaurant is in Elsie, inland and east of Seaside. From Portland, follow U.S. 26 west toward the coast; from Seaside or Cannon Beach, travel inland on U.S. 26 to milepost 18.
Restaurant hours: Confirm directly at 503-755-1818 or through the Camp 18 Restaurant Facebook page. Online listings disagree about closing times, so a fixed restaurant schedule is not reliable enough to plan a 2026 trip around.
If you’re headed toward the beach, this is a place to slow the trip down for a meal and a look around. Continue planning with our Seaside guide or compare places to eat in our Cannon Beach-area restaurant guide. Camp 18 belongs to the Highway 26 part of the journey.
Visit the Camp 18 Logging Museum
The museum’s official site lists free admission and daily hours of 9 a.m.–5 p.m. These are museum hours. Restaurant service follows its own schedule.
The memorial honors Pacific Northwest loggers, with copper plaques and a bronze logger modeled on Steve Boudreau. The grounds add machinery and railroad history to the visit. The museum currently lists its new archive building and planned exhibits as coming soon; check before expecting access.
For museum questions, call 971-306-1043. For food, restaurant seating, or gift-shop questions, use 503-755-1818. On a winter trip, check ODOT TripCheck for Highway 26 conditions before setting out.
Camp 18 questions answered
Where is Camp 18 Restaurant?
Camp 18 is in Elsie, Oregon, at milepost 18 on U.S. Highway 26. Its mailing address uses Seaside, but the restaurant is inland, east of town, on the drive between Portland and the north coast.
What is Camp 18 known for?
Camp 18 is known for oversized cinnamon rolls, substantial meals, its hand-built log restaurant, and the neighboring logging museum. Christmas decorations were a highlight of our earlier holiday coverage.
What are Camp 18’s restaurant hours in 2026?
Call 503-755-1818 to confirm restaurant hours for your visit. Published closing times differ across listings, and the museum’s daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule does not establish restaurant hours.
Where can I find Camp 18’s menu and prices?
Contact the restaurant or check its Facebook page for the current menu and prices. Dishes and prices from our earlier articles should not be treated as a confirmed 2026 menu.
Will Camp 18 have Christmas decorations in 2026?
The photos in this article show earlier holiday decorations. Confirm this season’s decoration dates and Christmas-week opening hours with the restaurant before planning a holiday visit.
Visitor information reviewed October 4, 2026. Restaurant details were checked against Travel Oregon; museum information comes from the Camp 18 Logging Museum. Menu prices, restaurant hours, and 2026 holiday dates still require direct confirmation.
