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The best camping near Nehalem Bay State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Nehalem Bay adventure.

The best camping near Nehalem Bay State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Nehalem Bay adventure.

Camping near Nehalem Bay State Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Nehalem Bay adventure.

Bring your horse—or your plane—on a camping trip at this oceanfront state park.  

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nehalem Bay State Park

Short Sands / Oswald Group Site

1 site ¡ RV, Tent20 acres ¡ Neahkahnie, OR
Experience an epic location just steps away from the iconic surf spot, Oswald State Beach, also known as Short Sands. Whether you're set on hiking Smugglers Cove or exploring the charming towns of Cannon Beach and Manzanita, our property provides the perfect base for your adventures. Abundant fun awaits you at our expansive 20-acre group site, easily accommodating up to 100 people. Revel in ocean views, creek access/frontage, and unparalleled privacy. With this unique setting, why settle for a traditional campsite ever again? Embrace the extraordinary at our exceptional location.
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$200
 / night
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Rockaway Falcon - Rockaway Beach OR

3 sites ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Rockaway Beach, OR
A cottage on edge of forest, access to the whole comfortable 3 bedroom/2 bath home with deck, hot tub and fire pit or explore forest and make your own campsite. Ocean is nearby as well as the quaint small town of Rockaway Beach for supplies. Hike through moss covered giant trees, hundreds of years old. Find your own little fairy garden and commune with nature.
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$275
 / night
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(482)

Tillamook - Trask River

3 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents52 acres ¡ Tillamook, OR
Welcome to a premier Texas Longhorn ranch where you will be staying right next to the Trask River with access to fishing, boating and kayaking. If you are needing a little sensory-deprivation from everyday life. You have found it!! We invite you to experience a relaxing, calming atmosphere on the riverbank of the Trask River. Pitch your tent or bring your RV and embrace mother nature. Please contact me by phone 503-812-0630, as you can see we have closed our sites. However, i'm willing to work with folks around time frames. Thank you, Carmen
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$50
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Elk Moon

1 site ¡ Lodging20 acres ¡ Gales Creek, OR
Elk Moon is a single yurt perched in a open clearing above the forest. Overlooking Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams and on the clearest days-Mt Jefferson. It’s a lovely open space where we’ve been joined by deer, elk, bald eagles, osprey and more. There’s an intimate relationship with the clouds here-sometimes wrapped in them, sometimes sitting on top of them-but everyday is dramatic and stunningly beautiful.Learn more about this land:Relax and rejuvenate your senses in a comfy, cozy and spacious 20 foot off-grid yurt. Wake up to the sunrise out your window and the site of Mount Hood and three other mountains on a clear day. Fall asleep to the site of the rising moon and the stars, enjoy the sounds of wildlife mixed with interesting sounds from the farm. Even the clouds feel dynamic and special here.This space has everything you need to enjoy time away from the city. Elk Moon has a secluded feel in a meadow at the top of a mountain surrounded by forest, but w/ neighbors not terribly far away. Enjoy coffee and meals inside on a basic two-burner camp stove or drive a short distance to town. A charming and clean composting toilet is located a few yards from the yurt. It is always cleaned in between campers. With hiking right outside your doorsteps and fantastic mountain views, Elk Moon is ideal for nature lovers. 
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$85
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Riverberry Retreat Camp

21 sites ¡ RVs, Tents25 acres ¡ Nehalem, OR
Riverberry is the perfect setting to get outside and connect with nature. Relax on the riverfront, go for a swim under a waterfall, fish, hike, rockhound, and explore old growth rainforest, located on the beautiful and pristine North Fork Nehalem River. There is plenty of room for private or group camping. Sites are secluded and firewood, ice and fresh eggs are for sale on site; shared portable toilets for camp guests and potable water is available at the homestead for filling your containers. The North Fork Nehalem river is home to some of the best salmon and steelhead fishing around. It is still a wild place and not uncommon to see deer, elk, beaver, bald eagles, coyotes and a very rare bear sighting. You will be a 20 minute drive away from the coast in Manzanita for beach beach combing, farmers market, unique shops, epic hikes and local cuisine. Just past Manzanita, another 10-20 mins further, are Cannon Beach and Seaside. Check-in is from 2-7pm. If you need accommodations outside of that time frame please give us at least 24 hour notice. Rsvp are subject to cancellation without 24 hour notice of late arrival. We are happy to offer suggestions or answer any questions you have about your stay, just ask!
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$79
 / night
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Powder Creek Campground

16 sites ¡ RVs, Tents362 acres ¡ Beaver, OR
Powder Creek Ranch is 362 acres, nestled into a valley, surrounded by forest in the Oregon Coast Range. The campground is in a secluded meadow next to Powder Creek, a pristine year round stream, perfect for wading and playing in. If you're looking to unplug and escape from the chaos of city life, we are all about peace and quiet and connecting with nature. Each of our 13 large campsites offers access to the creek, a picnic table and campfire ring. All sites accommodate RVs as well as tent camping. One of the campsites is next to the beaver pond, where you're likely to see a variety of wildlife. Our property also has 1/2 mile of Nestucca River frontage where you can swim or fish, whichever floats your boat. Niagara Creek/Pheasant Creek falls is a nearby hiking trail and there are deer and elk trails to explore all over the ranch. If you feel like venturing further, the beach is 23 miles away in Pacific City. We also offer pasture raised pork for sale. A variety of sausages (breakfast, chorizo, Italian, Bratwurst and Kielbasa), bacon (when available), pork chops and roasts.
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$45
 / night
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(245)

HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

7 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents17 acres ¡ Clatskanie, OR
Welcome to Holistic Life Farm! We are a working homestead and delight in sharing our daily experience and offer visits with our sheep, cows and chickens. Holistic Life Farm offers a 1 dry tent site for up to 12 people, a quaint hideaway cabin, and a glamped out 16x20 canvas tent with a wood stove. We also offer 1 RV site in our parking area. Stop on your way to Astoria and the coast and make this your destination. Find us about 30 minutes off I-5 freeway across the Longview bridge or 45 minutes east of Astoria. Our farm sits about 5 miles off Highway 30 to the north. We can direct you to hiking and mountain biking trails in the area (Beaver Falls trailhead is 5 miles from our farm). There is a motor boat launch in the town of Clatskanie, with access to Columbia River. There is also a launch in the city park for kayaking. The Zen Monastery is just 5 miles away. Long Beach, WA is across the Columbia River via the Astoria Bridge. Lounging about the homestead works too.
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$35
 / night
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Astoria Veterans Farm

1 site ¡ RV, Tent12 acres ¡ Astoria, OR
12 acres of coastal paradise for private events and weekend getaways. Under construction Amenities include: • 20 - glamping tents. • 10 - hand built cabins. • Timberframed barn for events. • Natural picnic areas. • Woodland ponds. • Trout pond/fishing • Outdoor cooking/entertainment • Shower/laundry facilities. • Farm produced goods.
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$50
 / night
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(136)

Celestine Fields

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Carlton, OR
Learn more about our land: In the heart of Willamette Valley AVA and on a breezy 20-acre lot of land we provide a space for you to set yourself up and enjoy life's natural bounty. We offer a small shared space with a wood fire stove and some essential items, many games (such as horseshoes), and lots of picnic areas and tables sprinkled throughout the property. The location is central and half an hour to just minutes away from water bodies Hagg Lake, Nestucca River, Yamhill River, little Niagara Falls, Mill Creek, Baker Creek, Rainbow Lake and more… Such as the Carlton public pool. If your looking to jaunt from camp a little further, we are located a little over an hour and a beautiful drive to the Pacific Coast and about an hour from Portland. Although in the middle of the country woods, we are surprisingly only two and a half miles from the adorable and quaint town of Carlton. So beside the views, you’ll be alongside some fantastic eateries and outstanding winemakers.  Being raised in the community, and over ten years of experience in the local food and wine industry, I can give recommendations aplenty.   ꕥ  The property has been in our family since the late 60’s and has recently been transferred in ownership to the next generation! It’s been a large adjustment with many precious memories in tow. In hopes to carry on the legacy we opened up camp mid-summer 2021, and it’s a work in progress (as work normally is!), but has been a beautiful experience being in a position to share. There are two family homes on the property with people who truly admire this land we have been given so we do ask you to respect our process in this adjustment, as we miss our grandparents and parents who have worked their entire lives for us to be here. With the work of these past couple seasons, and thanks to our fellow campers, we have been able to lay more gravel, get a more fluid bathroom situation established, and have purchased a 20ft stargazing tent that is in the works of being listed this season! So thank you for your support in this venture and in any form, I’m excited to be apart of your adventure and hope to see you in our neck of the woods soon! ❊ ❁ ❊  - Whitney
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$45
 / night
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RC ISLAND

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Cathlamet, WA
The property is a flat beachfront with 200ft Columbia river frontage located on Puget Island in Cathlamet, Washington with panoramic views.  Campers can enjoy private access to beach and privacy during their stay.The island was named for Peter Puget, a lieutenant in the Vancouver Expedition of exploration, which first mapped the island in 1792. Puget Island's Robert W. Little Preserve is home to a population of endangered Columbian white-tailed deer.You can walk the beach, kayak the Columbia River, or ride bikes on miles of flat Puget Island roads. There's also hiking, swimming in the Columbia on our beach, fishing, wild life viewing that entails many bird species (hawks, eagles, white tail deer). Long Beach on the Pacific ocean is 1 hour away. During your stay, you'll even see ships cruise by very closely. The property has easily accessible no matter the size of your RV and there's plenty of room to park multiple vehicles. We look forward to meeting and greeting you!
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$85
 / night
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The Bunkhouse

1 site ¡ Lodging5 acres ¡ Scappoose, OR
Tucked away in the wooded outskirts of Scappoose sits a quaint little bunkhouse reserved for your getaway. This cozy cabin gives you the opportunity to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just enjoy the serenity and stillness that only nature can offer. This tranquil abode is just what a soul needs to relax and embrace this little piece of Heaven. On the property we have five acres of trails to walk and enjoy nature. A unique experience for adults only (2 maximum)(No pets) Wifi available
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$58
 / night
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Favorite Creek Campground

14 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres ¡ Westport, OR
Come and explore this 100 acre wood. Play in small creeks and waterfalls. Walk the trails. Take in the view from top end of property. Watch elk deer and other wildlife. Enjoy your campfire roast Hotdogs, marshmallows and make some-mores. Camp is just 10 minutes from The small town of Clatskanie. There you can find just about anything you need. Jones beach/ Columbia river is only about a 10 minute drive, fishing and popular wind surfing spot. This property is a work in progress. We are still cleaning up from prior owners. We also have our sawmill operating on the property so you might see messes , junk, trash, ext… And you might hear working noises machine is running, etc. we try to be courteous about it but we ask that you understand that we do have to work.
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$30
 / night

The best camping near Nehalem Bay State Park guide

Overview

About

Spread out over a four-mile-long sand spit just south of Manzanita, Nehalem Bay State Park offers a ton of amenities for both day-trippers and overnight campers with two day-use areas right by the beach, a cycling path, and even an airport with fly-in campsites. It's a popular spot for equestrian camping, with horseback riding available through a local outfitter and a horse campsite for those with their own horses. Popular activities in the area include crabbing, clamming, fishing, and kayaking—seasonal boat docks are available for those who need them.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Campsites and yurts can be booked up to six months in advance and are released daily at 6am. Reservations can be made on the Oregon State Parks website up to 24 hours in advance.
  2. Same-day reservations are available directly at the Nehalem Bay Campground on a first-come, first-served basis. Loops D, E, and F are available for walk-ins from October until just before Memorial Day weekend. Arrive at sunrise for the best chances of getting a spot.
  3. Horse campsites are held for those with large animals until 7pm, after which they may be released to non-horse-having campers. If you show up looking for a regular site right at 7pm, you may have some last-minute luck.

When to go

Nehalem Bay State Park is open throughout the year, though some amenities—notably the boat docks and horseback riding outfitters—are only open through the busy season from mid-May through mid-October. July and August are particularly busy months here, with pleasant weather and crowds to match, though the weather often stays warm and relatively dry until the end of September. September weekdays are the sweet spot, with fewer crowds and nice weather.

Know before you go

  • Basic supplies and groceries are available in the town of Nehalem, a 10-minute drive from the park. If you need to do a big shop, your best bets are the cities of Seaside or Tillamook, both of which are about a 45-minute drive away.
  • The park’s campground is ADA-accessible, with three accessible campsites in the A loop and ADA restrooms at the campground and day-use areas. All yurts are also accessible.
  • Visitors with horses must arrive with a horse to guarantee their spot. Other similar large animals are also permitted.

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