Wading in the Nehalem River, tossing a frisbee on the open field beside the adjacent airstrip, or picking up the rails-to-trails path into Vernonia are all within reach at this established campground on the edge of town. The river runs shallow enough for kids to wade and play, and the grassy airport grounds next door give families extra room to spread out. Nearby, Anderson Park and Big Eddy Park provide additional access to the river corridor for those wanting to explore further along the Nehalem.
Sites have picnic tables, campfires are permitted, and the campground includes drinking water via a hand pump, vault-style restrooms, and trash service. Privacy between sites is limited. Reviewers note that the spacing is workable but not heavily vegetated, so expect to be aware of your neighbors. The campground fills up in summer. Off-season visits in fall tend to be considerably quieter, with the camp hosts drawing consistent praise from visitors.
Dogs are allowed, though one reviewer warns that barking from dogs at nearby sites "can be heard all night," so light sleepers should factor that in. There is also a notable dune or hill between the campsites and the river beach, which can be a challenge on the return trip after dark. This campground tends to work best for families with young children or anyone who wants quick river access without driving far from town. 2 Doves Farmstead is another nearby option if this one is full.
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Map & DirectionsNehalem River Park & Campground is located in Oregon near Vernonia
Coordinates
45.8556297 N
123.26056254 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 46 min from Portland, OR
- 52 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 24 min from Salem, OR
- 1 hr 50 min from Olympia, WA
