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 State Park 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 State Park 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 State Park 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

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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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Celestine Fields

6 sites · Lodging, 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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Hurlys Hideaway

7 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Tillamook, OR
Please be careful when using Google maps, for whatever reason it has taken several people to other places other than mine. I posted a picture of the entrance of my property, hopefully this will help. Hurlys Hideaway is 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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Elk Moon Yurt

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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Columbia River Camping

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Cathlamet, WA
Beautiful riverfront camping located in Puget Island Washington. Enjoy a private campsite on over 400 ft of riverfront access. Across the river from Bradley State Park and a historic bluff. Bring all of your fishing gear, it is known for the best sturgeon fishing (which is catch and release all year round) Free Washington Fishing APP FishWA at the app store on your phone. Enjoy biking around the island and kayaking on the Columbia River and in the sloughs. Boat launch is located just around the corner! Ferry access to Oregon is just a few miles away. 40 river miles from the Coast. Enjoy the quaint town of Cathlamet, 3 miles away with breweries, restaurants, shops, grocery store and the marina. RV parking with power (30 amp hookup) on the road. We require when tent camping that the tents are pitched where the rv parking is, due to rising waters with the tide. We will not be responsible for any refund of stay or damaged property if tents are pitched anywhere other than roadside pullout. Disclaimer: This is a shipping channel and tides vary day to day, hour to hour, so make sure you do your due diligence and check tide tables.
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Circle C Farm

5 sites · Lodging, Tents66 acres · Yamhill, OR
Located in the Willamette Valley, where route 240 and 47 meet is the small town of Yamhill. just 3 miles out of town there is a 66 acre farm with forest covered hills, rolling hay fields and a small seasonal creek. We welcome you to come enjoy some peaceful rest on our farm. We have 2 camp sites available and more coming soon nestled in the trees across the open hay field where you can watch wildlife. each site has access to the composting toilet, has their own picnic table, fire ring, access to water, and some extras like hay that can be used for under tents, kindling to help start your fire, a fire extinguisher, access to a propane fire ring during fire danger season, and a few yard games. we do have fire wood available to purchase as well as farm fresh eggs. the camp sites are seasonal and most will be closed for the wet winter months. they will be open from June to September, depending on the weather we may need to adjust the access to the sites. at times they may be walk in only (about 200ft walk) or four wheel drive access only as they are in a low area of the farm and do not wish anyone to get stuck. if access has been changed I will notify you as soon as I can with an update. you are welcome to walk around during your stay, pick some blackberries, apples or plums but please be aware and careful as we do have some poison oak on the property. I encourage you to stay on a path. please message me if you would like a tour of the farm we have a horse boarding stable, rabbits, chickens and goats ( for your safety please do not enter any barns or pastures without permission , preferable accompanied) you can see and hear some of the animals but most are far enough away that they are not disturbing.
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Helvetia Hideaway

1 site · RV, Tent7 acres · Hillsboro, OR
Wander through the woods Say “Hi” to the chickens. Cut lavender and seasonal flowers including dahlias and sunflowers Grab a burger at Helvetia Tavern Find dinner at nearby Helvetia Market All things you can do at this Hipcamp site. My wife and I have 7 acre property and on the end away from our home is large level gravel area for your RV we’ve had RV’s up to 30 feet. WE HAVE NEW ASPHALT PLEASE ROLL FORWARD OR BACKWARDS YOUR TIRES BEFORE TUNING YOUR WHEEL. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE DAMAGING THE DRIVEWAY. PLEASE, LET US KNOW WHEN YOU ARRIVE - I WILL HELP YOU PARK YOUR TRAILER! We have a fresh water hookup as well as one 110 extension power cable. If you request to use them. There is large grassy area for a tent or games. We also provide a picnic table that can accommodate 8 people. No sewer hookup and no dump station - sorry. Also, there are no camp fires allowed, the setting is heavily wooded and the fire danger is too high. Propane based cooking stoves are fine to use outside. Dogies are welcome and need to be on a lead 100% of the time if outside. We are located 10 minutes from Hillsboro, 30 minutes from downtown Portland, 5 minutes to North Plains and 3 minutes to two wineries - Helvetia Winery and Eagles Nest Winery. We like things chill and would love to have you enjoy is special setting.
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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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