The best camping near Ecola State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Ecola State Park adventure.

Explore one of the prettiest stretches of Oregon’s North Coast at this beachfront state park.

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Hurlys Hideaway

7 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Tillamook, OR

A very nice location located approximately 2 miles from the town of Tillamook. Very close to the beach Sand Lake various Rivers for fishing kayaking swimming Etc. Approximately 4 MI from Netarts Oceanside area, Netarts Bay, Cape Mears. A very nice location to be able to access all of these activities in Tillamook County. My land is Timber, some clearings, we'll see how this goes I'm just getting started. Also, I just learned that the transient tax for Tillamook Oregon is an additional 10% and I hate to do this but I'm going to have to raise my prices $5. If you are coming from Town, I'm 2 mi. from the hospital west on hwy. 131. Look for the purple Minnesota Vikings bus shack with the eggs for sale sign. I also put up a hipcamp sign just up my driveway a bit. If you are coming from the south on Fraiser road, turn right when you come to hwy. 131. I'm less than a quarter mile on your left.

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The Lake Pasture

4 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Pacific City, OR

Welcome to our tranquil campground nestled amidst the stunning Oregon coastline. Our campground boasts four primitive sites, each offering a serene retreat into nature's embrace. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, our campground provides a rustic escape for those seeking solace and adventure. With access to a shared private lake, guests can unwind by the water's edge, kayak, or simply soak in the beauty of the natural surroundings. Conveniently located just two miles north of Cape Kiwanda, our campground offers easy walking access to the pristine shores of Tierra Del Mar Beach. Situated between the charming coastal towns of Tillamook and Lincoln City, our campground serves as the perfect basecamp for exploring the wonders of the Oregon coast. Whether you're craving a peaceful getaway or yearning for outdoor exploration, our sites provide an idyllic setting for creating unforgettable memories amidst the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

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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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Favorite Creek Campground

17 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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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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Batwater Station on Columbia River

11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · Clatskanie, OR

Batwater Station is located halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast on the Columbia River. A private refuge where river otter, beaver, mink, muskrat, seals, raccoons along with threatened Columbia river white tailed deer can be seen. Property has 1,000 feet of boat docks, river deck, and pier. At the pier is a full kitchen, heated bathroom and shower room. Included are 2 outhouses, a fire pit for summer months, a viewing station overlooking the wetlands along with brick charcoal fired barbecue and another propane barbecue. We are committed to your privacy so guests are limited and spread out. High speed internet through out the property. Batwater worked with several agencies when we breeched a levee and flooded 26 acres for salmon and wildlife habitat. Hike along the wetlands and see beaver dams and dens. Batwater is also home for many types of birds including eagles, osprey, tree swallow, purple martins, barn swallows, wood ducks, common and hooded mergansers, mallards, scoots, scaups, grebes, cormorants, great egrets, blue herons, geese and many types of song birds . In the spring and summer see our returning osprey who have. nested on our dock since 2013. There are now 2 osprey platform since a pair of Canada geese choose that as their nesting site as well. Some bald eagles winter here but we have our resident bald eagles Hep and Hope. They arrived in 2003 to start their nest on Crims Island. They still nest there although there old nest tree collapsed in 2020. Many birds migrate here for the winter. Common mammals are river otter, mink, muskrat, raccoons, nutria, coyotes, black tailed and threatened Colombia White Tailed deer. We also are home to native turtles and frogs. Batwater is a working farm with cattle feeding on lush pastures, 2 retired horses and chickens. When eggs are available, we will share some with you. Batwater is a great place to kayak, canoe, paddle board or row during the summer months. We have windy afternoons for windsurfers or sailors. The Columbia River is well known for salmon, and sturgeon. For an extra fee you can moor your larger boat while visiting. There are a volley ball and badminton set ups along with horse shoes during the summer months. We suggest swimming during the summer months when the tide is coming in or slack. You can also walk or drive down to Mayger beach which is popular with locals. There are sandy beaches on Crims island that you can paddle over too. Check out the pictures for more information.

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Coastal Camping

15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Cloverdale, OR

Our property has 3.0 acres. There is a large front yard that is very inviting with a large fire pit. There is private access to the dunes. You can camp and drive your off road vehicles to the dunes from your camp site. We are located 15 minutes to Pacific City where there are some good restaurants and a small grocery store. Tillamook is about a 20 minute drive.

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Sand Ridge Breeze

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Long Beach, WA

Beautiful views of lush, Long Beach Peninsula ranch land, sharing a fence line with acres of horses and cattle. Please note: this location is not private. This property is a stones throw away from Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is open to the public year round for hiking and wildlife observation. The "Worlds Longest Beach" is less than a five minute drive. The Long Beach Peninsula is one of the largest continuous beaches throughout the world and it IS the worlds longest 'drive-able' beach. Guests with pets are strongly cautioned and children under 5 are not recommended because of the close proximity to Sandridge Road @ 45 miles per hour. Please view all the pictures provided so you know what to expect. It is often windy and wet here. Dress in layers, weather patterns can be exciting here on the coastline.

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Fern Haus

3 sites · Lodging40 acres · Gales Creek, OR

40 acres of secluded forest, fields, and orchards. Fern House is an abandoned once-was nursery and tree farm. Patches of overgrown plants and trees can be found all across the property. Enjoy fishing in the creek only steps from your campsite, or strolling in the cottonwood trees. You'll encounter all sorts of wildlife during your stay. Hang in a hammock, sleep in one of our 20ft. bell tents, stay in our geo dome, or use one of our many tent camping sites. Large nearby field is perfect for stargazing! *Ask us how to reserve our new geo dome site, or rent the entire property with multiple bell tents, the geo dome, and tons of camping spots for a large group or event!

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2 Doves Farmstead

3 sites · Tents3 acres · Vernonia, OR

Welcome to our private and serene campground located on the scenic Nehalem River. RV camping sites provide water and metered electricity, ensuring a comfortable stay. We offer Starlink internet service as an effective and convenient option for staying connected while vacationing or working remotely. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the tranquil setting, with a trail leading to the river. Whether you're an avid angler or seeking peaceful relaxation by the water, our campground offers an ideal spot. Other campers enjoy bringing their dogs to play in a park like setting. While our rural location offers a peaceful escape, nearby towns and trails are within easy reach. It's just a 35-minute drive to Hillsboro, OR, 50 minutes to Portland, OR, 45 minutes to Longview, WA, and only an hour to the beautiful Oregon coast. Come and experience this gem of a campground. Enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, fishing, equestrian pursuits, bicycling, kayaking. Two Doves Farmstead provides the perfect base for your getaway. Vernonia, Oregon hosts many more events for the arts, farming, classic cars, motorcycles, music festivals, and many more. We hope to meet you on your journey! Thank you.

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Quiet wooded park, near beaches.

26 sites · RVs1 acre · Ilwaco, WA

Dwell Seaview is a relaxing vacation spot on the Long Beach Peninsula. Located right in the middle between Ilwaco, Long Beach, and Cape Disappointment. Dwell Seaview is the place for you to enjoy your next vacation. There are many activities pretty much every weekend from spring through fall each year. Some larger events include Jeeps Go Topless in May, Beach to Chowder Run in June, Independence Day over 4th of July, Sandsations in July, Kite Festival in August, and the very popular Rod Run in September. Pictures of some of these events are posted in our Photos tab. There are 20 full hookup sites with a majority of them being 50/30/20-amp services, water and sewer is at each site!

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PNW Wilderness

4 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Skamokawa Valley, WA

Our property is 60 acres of idyllic Pacific Northwest wilderness. Located just a few miles from the Columbia river, enjoy a private, serene valley all to yourself! There are many trails and forest to explore, along with a creek running through the property to cool off in during the summer. You might even be lucky enough to glimpse our local herd of elk that calls our small valley home, along with an assortment of other critters as well. FYI: There is a dog that lives on the property. While the sites are situated quite far from the house, he may visit. He is not dangerous and is very friendly. He loves people and other dogs. His name is Cooper.

The best camping near Ecola State Park guide

Overview

About

Just north of Cannon Beach on a nine-mile stretch of the perpetually windswept Oregon Coast, Ecola State Park offers a mix of viewpoints, wooded hiking trails, and sandy beaches. The most popular spot in the day-use park is Ecola Point, right at the southernmost parking area, which offers fantastic views of the beaches to the south and easy access to miles of trails. A second parking lot sits a bit further north at Indian Beach, where you’ll find picnic tables, a vault toilet, and easy access to the sea and sand.

When to go

Ecola State Park is beautiful no matter when you visit, and even cloudy skies give this stretch of coastline a mystical ambiance. While winter isn’t the most popular time to visit, it is ideal for spotting migrating gray whales. Sunny, rain-free days are ideal for hiking and exploring, and the likelihood of good, clear weather is highest from July through September. Sunsets are particularly enchanting, when oranges and pinks light up the sky and the sun appears to drop into the Pacific Ocean.

Know before you go

Bring layers and raingear. The weather at the Oregon Coast can be unpredictable, and just because it's sunny in Portland or in other inland destinations doesn't mean the same will hold true at Ecola State Park.
While Ecola is a day-use park, there is a small hikers' camp with primitive camping for those hiking on the longer Oregon Coast Trail. However, this camp is designed as a stopover, not a destination.
Parking is free for those with camping receipts from other area state parks.
If you can’t find a parking spot at Ecola, head north to Tillamook Head Trailhead, where there are additional spots.