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Best Glamping near Gales Creek, OR

653 Reviews

Tillamook State Forest houses glamping options at Gales Creek Campground, where yurts blend outdoor connection with comfortable lodging. Located about 40 minutes from Portland, these accommodations offer a retreat with electricity, climate control, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. The campground features lush vegetation for privacy between sites and nearby access to Gales Creek for water activities. Some locations include picnic tables, fire pits, and other amenities designed for convenience while maintaining an outdoor luxury experience. One reviewer noted, "It's a perfect retreat from city life, with beautiful scenic areas that make for a unique glamping experience."

Nehalem Bay State Park Campground provides distinctive yurt accommodations with electric hookups, heating options, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. The park sits directly on the coastline, allowing glampers to enjoy beach access, wildlife viewing, and water activities just steps from their luxury canvas dwelling. Multiple hiking and biking trails wind throughout the park, with some leading directly to beach areas where visitors can explore tide pools or watch for marine wildlife. The campground remains open year-round, though advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when these unique accommodations fill quickly. A recent visitor mentioned, "The yurts were clean and comfortable, offering the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and modern comforts without sacrificing the natural experience."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Gales Creek, Oregon (45)

    1. Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    39 Reviews
    Buxton, OR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 324-0606

    $24 - $39 / night

    "Quick drive from SE Portland (or bike out all the way on a lovely trail if you are so inclined). We drove up to meet up with friends who biked in so we could camp a few nights."

    "Outhouses are present but no showers and fire pits are communal and conveniently placed between the site subgroups."

    2. Gales Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    Timber, OR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 357-2191

    "Just off highway 6 (between Portland and Tillamook) is a series of lovely campgrounds in the Tillamook State Forest."

    "v=zsbtamvRM9I&feature=share)
    Video of our trip to Gales creek campground. Awesome little campground near PDX. Spaces are fairly small so no campers over 25ft I’m guessing."

    3. Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

    76 Reviews
    Donald, OR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 678-1251

    $22 - $152 / night

    "They were a bit close to the other sites, but still large enough for a few tents if needed. There was only 1 parking lot for the tent/cabin spaces, so had to carry all my stuff about 100 feet."

    "The yurts are heated, and a couple of them are pet friendly, which is great for us! There is a small table in each yurt."

    4. Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

    89 Reviews
    Manzanita, OR
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 812-0650

    $25 - $69 / night

    "Really cool atmosphere just steps away from the beach. The sounds of the waves can be heard right from your site. Nice facilities. Yurt is highly recommended and sleeps 5."

    "We definitely didn't try to interact with them, but they were comfortable to roam right around our site which was a really magical experience

    • Nehalem Bay is such a beautiful area and the State Park"

    5. Cape Lookout State Park Campground

    108 Reviews
    Netarts, OR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 842-4981

    $25 - $113 / night

    "The kitchen/fridge/front porch grill were great. Full bathroom. We used an air mattress on the bed over the pad that was provided."

    "The sites near the ocean are in the hot sun.  Full hookups Of course are nice, even if you are in a tent.  Restrooms have running water and we’re kept very clean by the park staff.  "

    6. Paradise Point State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    La Center, WA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    "Like others have said there is some noise from I-5. Inside our enclosed trailer that was converted we barely heard the noise, This was at night with complete silence in our camper."

    "Close to freeway for easy access. Nice walking paths. Typical state park yurt set up."

    7. Trask River County Park

    7 Reviews
    Tillamook, OR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 842-4682

    "Trask River Campground is 20 minutes away from Tillamook."

    "It’s seems more secluded with more privacy. If you have a large group the “A” loop might be a better option. Just depends on your preference."

    8. Nehalem River Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Vernonia, OR
    19 miles
    Website

    $20 / night

    "Tucked away with very little traffic on a May Friday night. Lots of barking dogs in proximity to the sites which can be heard all night"

    "There was some noise into the night, to be expected for a campground with so many amenities for kids to enjoy. But I would return because it was so clean and the beach is gorgeous."

    9. Camp Wilkerson

    9 Reviews
    Vernonia, OR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 366-3984

    $45 / night

    "Bring your horses and ride the trails and stay at the horse camp. Tent and two RV sites are on the first right turn and there is even a stream to play at."

    "We brought a pop up camper and was able to get it set up nicely. Water and toilets are available."

    10. Tillamook State Forest Nehalem Falls Campground

    12 Reviews
    Tillamook State Forest, OR
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 842-2545

    "Nestled near a river, with easy access to the falls trail. Ensure you wear clothing suitable for wet hiking. The entire hike is a pretty easy and birding opportunities are many."

    "So I told him I’d also write reviews of some other good campgrounds in the area, so look for-Beaver Eddy (recently closed for logging, though didn’t look like a permanent close + one roadside site was"

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  • Mike G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2019

    Oxbow Regional Park

    Close to the city with awesome playgrounds

    The park just added two nature playgrounds that are pretty fantastic. One of the new playgrounds, right before the boat launch, features a trail with a mud kitchen, two a-frame tents and a big area where you can use fallen logs and branches to build shelters.

    The other nature playground is right across from the old playground (still in use) and has a wooden water course with a hand pump and an elevated wooden plank course.

    Camping can be a little loud since it's a popular spot and there are no pets allowed, but it's barely 30 minutes away from Portland and right on the Sandy River.

  • Tanya B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Cape Kiwanda RV Resort and Marketplace

    Cute cabin!

    We headed to the Pacific City in search of fresh air in mid September when much of Oregon was consumed by wildfire smoke. The friendly staff at Cape Kiwanda RV Resort were very welcoming and we opted to stay in one of their cute cabins as rain was forecasted. Cabin N was comfortable and had electric heat, a TV, dorm fridge, microwave, porch swing, outdoor water, BBQ grill, picnic table and outdoor firepit.  The campground had cute wild bunnies hoping around, and amenities such as a playground, full market, and pool.  It's located a quick walk from a beautiful sandy beach, brew pub, coffee shop and other convenient options are nearby.

  • K L.
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Premier RV Resort

    Wow! The yurts are amazing

    Last summer I rented a yurt at Premier RV Resorts, Salem OR, and I can’t wait to stay there again!

    Registration was quick and easy. Plenty of parking. An amazing gift shop and small store. The bathrooms were SPOTLESS and keyless/ code entry, and it was almost like they were our private bathrooms.

    We had a darling porch with bbq and picnic table, Keurig coffee maker, 2 bedrooms, dining table and living room too! Cable tv as well.

    What an amazing place!!

  • Ashley B.
    May. 23, 2018

    Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

    Great place for Families!

    I stayed in the 1 of 5 tent spaces. They were a bit close to the other sites, but still large enough for a few tents if needed. There was only 1 parking lot for the tent/cabin spaces, so had to carry all my stuff about 100 feet. The bathrooms were clean and well lit at night. The bike paths through the campground/park were great and lots of people were using them all day. I walked the path around the entire park, which took me about 3 hours. Along the way got to see the Champoeg Heritage site with period piece actors, wide open spaces, and the Willamette River. There was a huge playground for the kids. There was also a large field area for dogs to roam around, just no fence. For being so close to the greater Portland area it felt like we were much further away. I would recommend this place, just make reservations early.

  • Cyndi A.
    Jan. 18, 2015

    Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    Bike and Camp...or drive up and walk up

    We LOVE this campground. Quick drive from SE Portland (or bike out all the way on a lovely trail if you are so inclined). We drove up to meet up with friends who biked in so we could camp a few nights. The sites are well situated so that there is enough distance that we could not see our neighbors. The communal fire pit was convenient and wood was provided. The campsite had gravel so we were glad we brought our moving blanket to place under our tent tarp. The trails were extensive and we could hear the brooke!

  • Sara R.
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Gales Creek Campground

    Crowded but picturesque

    This campground was right on Gales Creek, with lush vegetation providing nice privacy. It was completely full when we were there and fairly loud during the day. I felt that there were not enough bathrooms to accommodate a full campground, and as such, the vault toilets were rather unpleasant.

  • K
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

    Peaceful Slice of Heaven on the Pacific Coast

    Really cool atmosphere just steps away from the beach. The sounds of the waves can be heard right from your site. Nice facilities. Yurt is highly recommended and sleeps 5. Really liked that each yurt had its own deck, picnic table, and fire pit. The shrubbery around the campgrounds was really cool and offered extra privacy. They also had equestrian sites as well as tent and electric RV. Cannot wait to go back my only regret was that we couldn't stay longer!

  • Corinna B.
    May. 25, 2017

    Gales Creek Campground

    Nice, Pretty Woodsy Campground Between Portland and the Beach

    Just off highway 6 (between Portland and Tillamook) is a series of lovely campgrounds in the Tillamook State Forest. Gales Creek is the first one you'll find on your way coming from Portland, and it's one of my favorites. The sites are surrounded by trees, and, if you're lucky, you can grab one next to the cute river than runs through the camp. Enough fun things to do like hikes or play with the water pump. The bathrooms are nothing fancy, and there's no showers, but the price is also right ($15). The main issue is that all sites are first-come/first-served, and there aren't too many sites, so hard to get something on a nice weekend or a holiday. But if you can snag a spot, you're in for a nice time.

  • Patrick S.
    Apr. 21, 2022

    Gales Creek Campground

    Great little Campground close to PDX

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=zsbtamvRM9I&feature=share

    Video of our trip to Gales creek campground. Awesome little campground near PDX. Spaces are fairly small so no campers over 25ft I’m guessing.

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