Nehalem Bay State Park spreads along a 4-mile sand spit between Nehalem Bay and the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Nehalem River. Park visitors enjoy playing in the sand, flying kites, and beachcombing for shells and agates. Kayaking, fishing, and crabbing are popular. A 1.8-mile bike path offers wonderful views of the bay. Unique to the park is a 2,440-foot long airstrip.
Nehalem Bay State Park Campground has 265 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents, all with electric and water hook-ups. Many of these campsites are close together. There are also 18 Yurts, 17 primitive Horse Campsites, and a hiker/biker camp. The campground is set amongst a sea of shore pine and borders rolling dunes along the beach. A unique feature of the park are 6 primitive fly-in campsites beside the nearby landing strip for those coming by air.
| Nehalem Bay State Park Campground Basics | |
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| Nehalem Bay State Park Campground Location: | 34600 Garey Street, Nehalem, OR |
| Elevation: | 10 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Lincoln City - 68 miles
Portland - 84 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 265 |
| Season Dates (open and closed): |
The campground is open year-round. |
| Max. People per single site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per single site: | 1 (fee for additional vehicles if space permits) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Oregon State Parks and Recreation |
| Nehalem Bay State Park: | (503) 368-5154 |
| Nehalem Bay State Park Campground Reservations | |
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| Reservations Available | Reservations are available from 1 day up to 9 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | 60 feet
Check on the reservation website to be sure the campsite you select is large enough for your vehicles. |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None are designated, but some campsites and yurts are accessible along with restrooms, showers, the bike path, and the playground. |
| Fees: | Standard sites (electric and water hook-ups) - $31 per night1
Yurts - $52 (pet-friendly yurt $62) Hike/Bike - $8 per person Horse campsites - $21 Fly-in sites - $11 1Non-Oregon residents pay an additional 25% for sites with hookups |
| Reservations: | Nehalem Bay State Park Campground Reservations
or (800) 452-5687 Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM $8 reservation fee per site |
| Campground Map: | Nehalem Bay State Park Campground Map |
| Check-in, check-out: | 4:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Nehalem Bay State Park Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring, partial hook-ups |
| Campground: | Flush toilets, piped water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near Nehalem Bay State Park Campground: | Stroll along the beach looking for shells, agates, and perhaps a glass float. Ride bikes or walk along the 1.8-mile bike path. Watch for deer, elk, coyotes, and birds. Use the seasonal boat docks and the boat ramp on the bay side of the park. Go on a guided horseback ride on the beach with Oregon Beach Rides, located right in the park. |
The 6 campsites for those arriving by air are first-come, first-served. Each site provides a space to park an aircraft, a level tent site, fire ring, and picnic table. Piped water is available and there is a port-a-potty. Showers can be found in the main campground.
Nehalem Bay State Park Campground offers 18 Yurts with electric lights and heating. Each yurt has mattresses for 5 people - a bunkbed that sleeps 3 and a futon for 2. There is no smoking or cooking in Yurts. Some Yurts allow pets. Visitors must bring their own bedding.
The campground provides 17 campsites for those with horses. Each site has a tent pad, fire pit, and picnic table. Toilets and drinking water are available. Also, the sites each have a double stall which will hold 2 horses comfortably, with a maximum of 4 horses. The gated stalls are 10 feet by 11 feet. Makeshift corrals are not allowed. Campsites are separated by trees. Stalls must be cleaned prior to departure. A manure bin is provided. A warm-up corral is found in the day-use area.
Riding is permitted along the entire beach west of the foredune. There are also some good riding trails slightly inland.
Nehalem Bay State Park Horse Camp
Nehalem Bay State Park Campground
Check for any park or campground updates: Oregon State Parks: Nehalem Bay Campground
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