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Dog-Friendly Camping near Manzanita, OR

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    Pet-friendly camping near Manzanita, OR includes options from tent sites and RV spots with hookups to yurts and cabins that accept pets, with beach access just over the sand dunes from the Pacific Ocean. Nehalem Bay State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its family-friendly camping areas and provides fire pits, drinking water, and restroom facilities with showers at each site. Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet at all times within the campground. The campground can feel crowded during peak summer months with limited privacy between sites, though many campers find the beach access compensates for the tight quarters. The beach itself is less crowded than popular spots like Cannon Beach and Seaside, providing ample space for dogs to explore while leashed.

    The pet-friendly camping options extend beyond Nehalem Bay, with nearby Barview Jetty County Campground and Cape Lookout State Park also welcoming dogs. A short walk over the dunes leads to miles of sandy beach ideal for dog-friendly camping outings, especially at sunset when the beach offers a sense of privacy despite other visitors. The trails around the campgrounds provide additional exercise opportunities for pets. Campers should prepare for potentially windy beach conditions and bring appropriate pet supplies as the nearest full-service pet store is in Tillamook, about 20 minutes south. The campgrounds enforce quiet hours to prevent excessive barking, and rangers frequently patrol the grounds. Wildlife is common in the area, so keeping dogs leashed helps protect both local animals and pets from unwanted encounters.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Manzanita (155)

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      1. Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

      4.4(91)1mi from Manzanita306 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Minutes from Manzanita and just down the coast from Cannon Beach."

      "We stayed in a pet friendly yurt and in laws were at a RV spot. The beach was just a short walk over the sand dunes. The walk to Manzanita was a nice and very dog friendly."

      from $25 - $90 / night

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      2. Barview Jetty County Campground

      4.1(57)10mi from ManzanitaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are at least two access points to the jetty/beach area that are quick walks, but are also drive-able."

      "There are restrooms located throughout the campground, and showers, always clean. Located very close to the beach, super close. There is also FANTASTIC fishing! Pet Friendly! Large campsites!"

      from $38 - $56 / night

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      3. Cannon Beach RV Resort

      4.8(30)12mi from ManzanitaRVs

      "Really well maintained and just 10 minutes away from the beach in Cannon Beach, it is a lovely walk from the campground to town and to the beach."

      "Close to town for an easy walk. Well maintained and friendly office staff and grounds people. Some sights are a little tight but most easily handle the larger rigs. They are very pet friendly."

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      4. Cape Lookout State Park Campground

      4.6(115)24mi from Manzanita229 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The crashing waves at night should drown out most loud campers, allowed pets and somewhat nearby traffic."

      "We stayed in Loop C at site C25. The site was one of the few set amongst trees so there was a little more privacy than other sites."

      from $25 - $154 / night

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      5. Sea Ranch Resort

      3.8(24)13mi from ManzanitaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "You can’t beat the location! Walk to the beach, shops and restaurants in a few minutes. The sites are close but it’s the Oregon coast. Wifi is solid and I’m able to work."

      "After a mildly congested drive out to Cannon Beach, we pulled off the 101 into town. Sure enough, we were late. I called and it was no issue."

      from $50 - $250 / night

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      6. Kelly's Brighton Marina

      3.0(15)3mi from ManzanitaRVs, Tents

      "Some great spots tucked further back but even with being right next to the road it really wasn’t too loud and dies down significantly after dark."

      "when my dog needed emergency surgery the day we were supposed to arrive, the owner made special arrangements against posted policy to accommodate us a week later for no extra charge."

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      7. Tillamook State Forest Nehalem Falls Campground

      4.3(13)8mi from ManzanitaRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "So pretty, lots of free camping near the area. Also campgrounds. Beautiful views, hikes, creeks. The dogs highly enjoyed all the outdoor activity’s."

      "Dogs allowed. Short hike to the falls. You can hear it from the campground. Gray water disposal at our site #14. Fire rings at sites with cook grill over it. Picnic tables at each site."

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      8. Cook Creek

      4.1(15)10mi from ManzanitaRVs, Tents

      "There were shell casings and some small trash pieces around (the occasional water bottle lid, a few pieces of broken glass, etc), as other reviews noted, but no huge huge litter problem."

      "We stayed in site #1 Nice little walk down to the creek! Found some cool rocks and gems! Site 1 & 2 are right next to each other but there was no one in 2."

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      9. Fort Stevens State Park Campground

      4.5(158)32mi from Manzanita518 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This is one of the best Oregon State parks! First, the park is quite large. You can select open and sunny spots or wooded and shady. Some sites are closer to the beach and more open and sunny."

      "The trails around it were fun and led from the camp right up to the beach by the old ship wreck. My kids ages 2-14 always had something to do and we brought our bikes."

      from $17 - $162 / night

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      10. Jetty Fishery Marina & RV Park

      4.1(9)4mi from ManzanitaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Pets allowed at site but not on beach. Seemed a little expensive."

      "After a full day or visiting the Northwest coast of Oregon all day. We needed to find a place to stay around Nehalem."

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    • d
      Aug. 31, 2018

      Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

      never disappoints

      Bigger campground off a fabulous beach prime for kite flying and beaching. Minutes from Manzanita and just down the coast from Cannon Beach.

    • Jeffrey Y.
      Jul. 5, 2024

      Thousand Trails Long Beach

      Nice campground with beach access

      The location is perfect, with an easy walk to the beach, making it ideal for those who love the ocean.

      The campground offers a variety of amenities, including a pool and hot tub, which are perfect for relaxing after a day of activities. For pet owners, there's a convenient dog park where dogs can run and play.

      The RV sites nice, but not very spacious. It is super nice that full hook-ups are standard. Tent sites are also available and offer a comfortable camping experience.

    • Allison T.
      Mar. 25, 2018

      Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

      Absolutely beautiful!

      I fell in love with Nehalem Bay State Park. We stayed in a pet friendly yurt and in laws were at a RV spot. The beach was just a short walk over the sand dunes. The walk to Manzanita was a nice and very dog friendly. We also walked around the spit. I highly recommend making the short drive to Kelly’s Marina for fresh crab.

    • Chanel C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Dec. 17, 2019

      Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

      SPECTACULAR wildlife all around

      [ PROS ]

      • We came during offseason (November) and camped at this State Park for 3 nights. Man, it was so amazing. It was super quiet and empty so we felt like we had the entire park to ourselves.

      • A family of deer visited us every single morning/night during our stay. 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 is nestled in lots of beautiful, lush greenery. There are lots of birds, plants, and other wildlife to observe. We loved hearing coyotes yapping in evenings from the campground.

      • It's very peaceful and serene here. It's right by the beach and an easy walk to the coast. We also got to visit Manzanita for a little day trip and had lunch out there. Such a cute little coastal town worth checking out.

      • Free hot showers and really nice restrooms. I'm starting to realize that Oregon State Parks are SOOO much superior to California State Parks. The amenities at all the Oregon campgrounds I've visited are wonderful. We definitely got spoiled by camping in Oregon that it will be hard going back home to California

      • Very close to stores, restaurants, and gas stations if you need to pick up supplies.

      [ CONS ]

      • While it was a beautiful campground, the sites are rather small and close together. We obviously didn't experience this campground when it's crowded, but I can imagine how packed it would feel.
    • L
      Jun. 23, 2016

      Hebo Lake Campground

      My favorite place

      My absolute favorite place to camp in Oregon!!!! Always clean, quite, peaceful, and just perfect!!!! The fishing is always great and when the onshore flow comes over the trees, it's nothing short of a miracle and magic.

    • Marjorie W.
      Jul. 8, 2021

      Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

      Busy

      We liked the location and the access to the beaches, however it was very crowded. We have dogs, but walking them was a bit difficult. There were so many pets and people it was hard to enjoy our walks.

    • T
      Jul. 3, 2019

      Nehalem Falls Campground

      Pretty campground / HORRIBLE experience!

      The campground is beautiful, but our experience was HORRIBLE! Oh, and campsites are$20 a night now, and it's quite a ways in, down a very poorly kept, narrow, windy road, followed by gravel road at the end, and no cell service. 

      Anyway... Every campground on the planet uses a piece of paper with a name and date on it to reserve camp sites, and everyone who has ever camped knows this, except people who camp or host at Nehalem Falls Campground. They don't take reservations, it's first come first served, and it takes a good 30 minutes to get there and back from Manzanita. So we drove all the way there in the morning for the sole purpose of securing a site for the night, picked a site, paid for it, put my proof of purchase in the clip on the site we chose, spoke with Cindy, the camp host both on the way in and on the way out, which was less than 5 minutes between, and even told her which site we had picked and paid for... only to return later to find our site OCCUPIED!!! 

      The host Cindy said"it's because you didn't leave anything there". Uh yeah I did, I left my PROOF OF PURCHASE!!!!! SO RUDE! 

      So we picked another site, which we actually ended up liking better than the first, camped, got up the next morning, paid for another night, put proof of purchase on clip AND made a sign out of a paper bag very clearly stating that this was our site for that day through next, put dates, etc in HUGE LETTERS so you could not possibly miss it. Also put a large branch across the front of the camp site entrance with a bright pink bin lid being held up by the branch. We car camp, as in no tent, we sleep in the car, that was literally ALL I HAD that I could"leave behind" while we went to play at the beach, oh except a bag full of magazines for starting a camp fire later. 

      Got back that night and once again, someone had STOLEN our spot!!!! I asked them if they had my bin lid, they had no idea what I was talking about. So THE HOST STOLE MY BELONGINGS that I had left there very specifically so that others knew it was NOT available!!!! And IN WRITING no less! So we chose yet another spot which was small, loud, surrounded by people& barking dogs, slept-ISH and left early the next morning NEVER TO RETURN AGAIN. SO UNBELIEVABLY RUDE!!! AND THEIVES to boot! We actually cut our entire trip short and went home because there was nowhere else to camp, because they all fill up month's in advance. 

      I wish the state parks were FCFS so you don't have to plan everything two+ months in advance and have zero option of changing plans.

    Guide to Manzanita

    The Oregon coast near Manzanita sits at sea level where the Nehalem River meets the Pacific Ocean, creating a unique ecosystem with sandy beaches and inland forests. Summer temperatures average 65-75°F while winter brings 40-50°F temperatures with significant rainfall of 70-90 inches annually. Campers face strong coastal winds year-round that can affect tent stability and campfire management.

    What to Do

    Beach exploration at sunset: Cape Lookout State Park Campground provides excellent beach access just steps from campsites. "The beach itself is less crowded than popular spots like Cannon Beach and Seaside, providing ample space for dogs to explore while leashed," notes one camper, while another mentions that "Steps from tidal pools means great beach combing in dry weather!"

    Crabbing adventures: Kelly's Brighton Marina offers equipment rentals and cooking services for fresh-caught crab. "Go crabbing at Kelly's and then horseback riding on the beach!" recommends one visitor. The marina stays busy during summer weekends with both day visitors and overnight campers participating in crabbing activities.

    Historic exploration: Fort Stevens State Park Campground combines camping with military history, coastal hiking, and the famous Peter Iredale shipwreck. "This is a great campground with a lot of sites. Visiting the Iredale shipwreck especially at sunset is beautiful. Also visiting the forts and cannons are fun," shares one reviewer. The park contains 4,300 acres of history and recreation opportunities.

    What Campers Like

    Private forested sites: Tillamook State Forest Nehalem Falls Campground offers walk-in tent sites with greater privacy than coastal options. "The tent sites are very private and right on the Nehalem River which is warm enough to swim in," notes a visitor. Located 20 miles inland from Manzanita, this campground provides a woodland alternative to beach camping.

    Ocean sounds and views: Barview Jetty County Campground features beachfront camping with unfiltered ocean access. "This campground is in prime location for sunset watching and morning beach walk/runs. It is a very large campsite so do with that what you will," shares one camper. The campground sits directly on the beach with multiple access points to the shore.

    Free camping options: Cook Creek provides designated dispersed sites for cost-conscious campers seeking solitude. "Designated dispersal camping is a great idea - no loud neighbors within at least a couple wooded blocks between each site. You get large, open circles of bare ground at Cook Creek, each with a fire ring," explains one visitor. These free sites allow stays up to 14 days.

    What You Should Know

    Seasonal considerations: Cannon Beach RV Resort remains open year-round with full amenities. "We visit during COVID so a lot of stuff was limited to reservation or closed. It was still nice. Great proximity to town," notes one camper. During winter months, expect fewer crowds but more rain and wind with occasional elk sightings in camp.

    Limited privacy at popular sites: Many coastal campgrounds feature closely spaced sites during peak season. "The sites are fairly spacious, full hookups if you need them, bathrooms are very clean with free showers and they have laundry, gas/diesel, propane and a few groceries in the office/store," reports one camper about Cannon Beach RV Resort.

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