Nehalem Bay State Park
Open year-round. Reservations accepted up to 6 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. A $10 dump station fee applies as of March 30, 2026, unless staying at a full hookup site. Dogs prohibited in the Snowy Plover Management Area March 15 through September 15.
Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
About
Nehalem Bay State Park sits on a dramatic 4-mile sand spit separating the Pacific Ocean from Nehalem Bay on Oregon's north coast. The campground is tucked into a forest of shore pines, with beach access just over the dunes. The 265 electrical campsites include water hookups, and eight are ADA accessible. Sixteen yurts provide an alternative to tent or RV camping, with nine designated as pet-friendly and three accessible. The park caters to diverse interests. Equestrians have access to 17 primitive horse camp sites with corrals and beach riding trails. A small airstrip allows fly-in camping at primitive sites near the runway. The 1.8-mile paved bike path through the forest offers bay views, and the day-use areas provide boat ramp access, crabbing docks, and picnic facilities with fire rings. Kayaking, fishing, and clamming are popular activities in the bay. Facilities include flush restrooms with showers (campers only), an RV dump station, playgrounds, and a meeting hall. The park enforces a Snowy Plover Management Area closure from March 15 through September 15 where dogs are prohibited to protect nesting shorebirds.
Directions
From US Highway 101 south of Manzanita, turn west onto the signed park entrance road and follow it approximately 1.5 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $31 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 812-0650 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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