Nehalem Bay State Park Campground
Oregon State Park
Write a Review 9500 Sandpiper Ln. Nehalem, OR 97131 503-812-0650 800-551-6949 Reservations: 800-452-5687 Official WebsiteGPS: 45.7033, -123.9346
Overview of Nehalem Bay State Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $39
Reported by Lindee on 10/18/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Class A)
Reported by JonesN2Travel on 8/1/2018
Number of Sites 265
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 32 ft / 9 m
Max Length 59 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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“Wonderful beach location with so much to see and do!”
Reviewed 11/15/2015
| Nightly rate: | $29 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | A31 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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Nehalem Bay State Park lies on a 4 mile long sand spit with a picturesque bay on one side and an ocean beach with scenic views of Neahkahnie Mountain on the other. Plus the location of the campground is away from Hwy 101, so no loud road noise. We were fortunate to get there early enough to secure a long nice site as there was a lin... more
Nehalem Bay State Park lies on a 4 mile long sand spit with a picturesque bay on one side and an ocean beach with scenic views of Neahkahnie Mountain on the other. Plus the location of the campground is away from Hwy 101, so no loud road noise.
We were fortunate to get there early enough to secure a long nice site as there was a line to get in and the campground was almost sold out from reservations. Never would have guessed that in this 3-loop, 265 site park after Labor Day. Our site backed right up to the the sheltering dunes that separate the campground from the ocean beach. The dunes also act as a natural barrier from any offshore winds. When you climb and stand upon the dunes, you barely see the campground among the canopy of shore pines.
Although our site was long enough to fit our truck and trailer, it was located on a curve and a tight spot to back into. The loop has many trees bordering the road and campsites are close together, so maneuvering into our site was a tad tricky.
The park offers so many things to do and see…as validated by a campground that was almost full early in the week. You have access to fishing and crabbing on the bay, miles of bike trails that connect to downtown Manzanita and the endless hours you can spend walking the beach and beachcombing for those special treasures.
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Michael & Imkelina would stay here again
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“Great location with access to miles of white sandy beach”
Reviewed 9/16/2015
| Nightly rate: | $29 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | A61 |
| RV Length: | 27' |
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Nehalem Bay State Park is one of the larger ones we've stayed at in Oregon. The location is a spit of land next to 2 miles of beach on one side and a quiet bay on the other. A paved 2-mile loop circles the campground to the bay and back, and there's a new bike lane from the campground to Manzenita, the nearest town just north of Nehale... more
Nehalem Bay State Park is one of the larger ones we've stayed at in Oregon. The location is a spit of land next to 2 miles of beach on one side and a quiet bay on the other. A paved 2-mile loop circles the campground to the bay and back, and there's a new bike lane from the campground to Manzenita, the nearest town just north of Nehalem.
Some tips:
- When in doubt, select a site that is larger than you think you'll need. The angled sites on outer sides of the loops tend to be more spacious and easier to get into. We had originally booked a site on the inner side of D Loop only to find it was impossible to get into with our 28' trailer.
- A Loop appears to have the largest sites in the campground. This is where the yurts are located so there are less people overall.
- All sites have water and power but no sewer. On the plus side, the bathrooms and showers are clean if a little old. The showers do indeed have hot water as advertised.
Best things about this location:
- Well-behaved dogs are allowed to run off-leash on the beach. One of the best dog-friendly places we've stayed.
- Miles of beach and trails. Great biking and walking.
- Good internet and satellite reception from our site, despite the many trees
This is a large campground (256 sites) and it is popular (even after Labor Day). It is fairly busy and noisy during the day but quiet after sundown. There are only 2 garbage/recycling areas for the entire campground and beach, which makes discarding dog doo a bit of a challenge. The garbage is quite smelly and something you'll be aware of if your site is nearby.
Gotham Gamers would stay here again
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“Elk wading through windswept dunes and Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain overlooking it all”
Reviewed 2/7/2015
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I've got majestic photos of my lady, pregnant, hoofing it over these sand dunes. But I won't show them because a) I'm writing this from my phone and they're not on here and b) get your own pregnant lady and make her walk up dunes in the sand if you want to see that stuff. It's a state park, it's on the Oregon Coast, and the quaint ... more
I've got majestic photos of my lady, pregnant, hoofing it over these sand dunes. But I won't show them because a) I'm writing this from my phone and they're not on here and b) get your own pregnant lady and make her walk up dunes in the sand if you want to see that stuff.
It's a state park, it's on the Oregon Coast, and the quaint tri-villages of Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler are within a long walk, a longer walk and a cold swim, or a short drive away. Definitely the best spot in this part of Tillamook county to stay.
Nathan @ Wand'rly would stay here again
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“Dunes are Magical”
Reviewed 11/2/2014
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | B9 |
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We opted to stay at the State Park rather than the Marina across the bay, even though our sole purpose was to go crabbing. So glad we did! Our kids loved to the climb the gnarled trees all over the campground, the playground was decent, and the little field in the middle of the park was great for frisbee and kicking around a soccer bal... more
We opted to stay at the State Park rather than the Marina across the bay, even though our sole purpose was to go crabbing. So glad we did! Our kids loved to the climb the gnarled trees all over the campground, the playground was decent, and the little field in the middle of the park was great for frisbee and kicking around a soccer ball.
The dunes do a great job of sheltering the campground from the wind. We were totally fine, even though it was crazy windy next to the water. Loved dune jumping, and the kids hauled out the sand toys and snuggled down between a couple of dunes to play for an hour.
We took a drive into Tillamoock to see the cheese factory on a rainy day, and went crabbing at Kelly's Brighton Marina. Both were great!
Currently Wandering would stay here again
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“Pretty Park”
Reviewed 10/31/2014
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 27' |
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Typical Oregon Coast state park. Paved roads and sites. W/E. During the off-season, one loop is reservable, while two are first-come first-served, and the rest are closed. I stayed here in late October, and the park was pretty empty. Pretty sites and trees bordering the beach. Sites along the beach side are a short walk through d... more
Typical Oregon Coast state park. Paved roads and sites. W/E. During the off-season, one loop is reservable, while two are first-come first-served, and the rest are closed. I stayed here in late October, and the park was pretty empty.
Pretty sites and trees bordering the beach. Sites along the beach side are a short walk through dunes and seagrass to the ocean. A very short drive (or even walk, if the weather's nice) to the town of Manzanita, where there's a decently-stocked grocery store and health food store with fresh produce and several restaurants and bars.
Borders the ocean and the bay for boating.
Nothing really stands out to me, but I would stay again if in the area.
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asolojourner would stay here again
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“A Popular Family Campground”
Reviewed 8/1/2014
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Date stayed: | 6/23/14 |
| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | C33 |
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We stayed for a week at Nehalem Bay State Park in June of 2013. It was packed (even during the weekdays) with families. The sites are a pretty close together. We could hear our neighbors around their campfire during quiet hours. Our site had a trail that led to the dunes and the beach. I've heard that this campground isn't as bu... more
We stayed for a week at Nehalem Bay State Park in June of 2013. It was packed (even during the weekdays) with families. The sites are a pretty close together. We could hear our neighbors around their campfire during quiet hours.
Our site had a trail that led to the dunes and the beach. I've heard that this campground isn't as busy in the fall. It's a beautiful park, however, I would probably only come again during the off season since I prefer a quieter camping experience.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- firewood
- ADA Accessible
- horse corral
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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