Explore Nehalem Bay State Park - Part 2 in 360°

This campground has a full virtual tour with interactive campsite markers. Walk through every loop, inspect individual sites, and see the views before you book.

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✅ Amenities & Features

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📖 About This Campground

Nehalem Bay State Park, located on the northern Oregon coast near the communities of Nehalem and Manzanita, is situated on a four-mile sand spit between the Pacific Ocean and Nehalem Bay.   Recreational Activities:
  • Camping: The park offers a large campground nestled among shore pines, just a sand dune away from the beach. Facilities include over 265 campsites suitable for tents and RVs, as well as 18 yurts. Reservations can be made through the Oregon State Parks reservation system.
  • Hiking and Biking: A forested 1.8-mile-long bike path provides a breathtaking view of the bay, with opportunities to see deer, elk, and a variety of birds. Additionally, a two-mile bicycle trail wraps along the bay shore, and a new half-mile perimeter trail connects with the city trail, allowing riders to reach downtown Manzanita.
  • Water Activities: The park's boat ramp provides access to fishing and crabbing on the bay. Kayaking, clamming, and beachcombing are also popular activities.
  • Horseback Riding: There is a horse camp with mini-corrals for up to four horses per campsite, and horse trails are available for riding.
Amenities:
  • Day-Use Areas: The park features several day-use areas equipped with picnic facilities, a playground, and access to the beach.
  • Airstrip: An airstrip is available for visitors who wish to fly in, offering a unique access point to the park.
Wildlife: The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, and numerous bird species, making it a great spot for wildlife viewing.   Access and Location: Nehalem Bay State Park is located approximately 86 miles west of Portland along the north Oregon coast. The park is easily accessible by car, with parking available for both day-use visitors and campers.   Note: Due to construction for utility and road improvements, the campground and certain day-use areas will be closed from November 1, 2024, through June 2025. Visitors are advised to check for updates and plan accordingly.

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Nehalem Bay State Park - Part 2 Video

⭐ 1 Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0

Anna

We camped here in May in a 26' travel trailer. The sites are level with a good amount of space, a fire ring and a picnic bench. There is a dump station, which be aware looked really busy when people were checking out on a Sunday! The restrooms are clean, with hot water and flush toilets. There are a couple of play areas for children. There are also horse corral sites here, with rooms for horses, picnic benches and fire rings. There was a good mix of RV and tent camping in the site. The best thing for us about this campground was the location and the trails from the site. You could walk to the Bay on the one side, and the beach on the other, straight from the campground, and walk for miles. Nearby Manzanita is a nice little town, with some nice grocery stores and cafes and you are within easy drive of lots of other lovely spots on the Oregon coast.