Oceanside, OR is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Oceanside is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
$27 - $117 / night
"I camped twice at Cape Lookout this season - in June in a yurt, and in July at the campsite right behind the dune.
In June, it was freezing, rainy and windy, and the yurt was fantastic."
"Nice campground near Tillamook."
$38 - $56 / night
"Close to the tide pools in Barview, right on the beach, on the entrance to Tillamook Bay. Large clean bathrooms with several hot showers."
"Our campsite is spacious and relatively private with lots of trees and shrubbery around the perimeter. We're just a short walk from the beach access and it's a great section of beach."
$27 - $74 / night
"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"
"Mostly an RV park tucked into the Nehalem Bay peninsula, this does offer a couple dog friendly yurts and some very friendly camp hosts."
"Fun spot on the Oregon coast. Very clean. Loved the spaces, cement pads for your outdoor living. Good Wi-Fi. Friendly staff."
"I enjoyed walking my dogs out to see the birds, crabbers, and seals. I was there in a low season month and it was extremely peaceful."
"It's nestled in the woods next to the beach with the cute little town of Pacific City just 5 minutes away. The staff was very friendly."
"Close to drive on beach which is nice when you have kids."
"The GC itself is very quiet, but there is a fair bit of road noise from US-101, which runs right next to the CG. There is a grassy dog area, along with a mowed path between their wall/fence and 101."
"Not a bad drive into Tillamook. A little further to some nice beaches and state park areas. Friendly staff. Decent amount of road noise."
"In the cute little fishing town of Garibaldi, on the Oregon Coast, we found this gem of an RV park."
"Public boat ramp conveniently located next door. Short walking trail is a great place to get sunset photos. Rockaway Beach is a short drive away."
$50 - $350 / night
"The annual "Sunsets and Crabs" event by the Teardroppers of Oregon and Washington has been held here for a several years, and it is an amazing event."
"Other than that it’s a decent camp ground in a great spot on the Oregon coast and a dry camp spot was only $26. Hard to beat that!"
$25 - $45 / night
"If you have a kid who loves history, the Oregon Trail, Little House on the Prairie, and dressing in character, this is your spot! Even during Covid! "
"Fishing is also really close by at Bayview Jetty.. All in all a good experience with my family"
$26 - $35 / night
"We had the opportunity to visit this park while working our way home form the Oregon coast. Access is just south of Bay city and north of Tilamoock of Hwy 101."
"Easy access to the river and close to Tillamook and all it has to offer. The park host was very nice and helpful and they had lots of dry wood."
TravelerLoved this spot. Such an amazing view will definitely be coming back again. Hopefully, next time I come back, it won't be taken.
ScoutFollowing my initial review, I received a call today from the park owner. He informed me that he fired someone named Layla (or Lila), but has since determined that this was not the person I spoke with (despite that being the name I was given and the voice sounding identical). I apologized and offered to correct the name in my review.
However, he claims he's now identified the person I did speak with and has heard "their side of the story," suggesting my review contains untruths. Specifically, he stated she did not laugh at me or get dismissive – even though he wasn't present during the call. Because of these alleged "lies," he's canceled "my" reservation. This is particularly frustrating as it wasn't my reservation to begin with; I was simply inquiring about joining.
It's concerning that he would fire someone based on my review without first getting their perspective, only to then find another person's story more compelling. It seems he's quick to fire without full investigation and disregards the customer experience.
ScoutNo WiFi as promised, showers cost money and are old and dirty, run-down campground
TravelerThere are 3 easy to find campsites, very easy to find and access. 2 or 3 miles before the gravel road was a commercial campground with a store and very friendly folks inside. The gravel road to the sites was not a problem. The sites were well kept. We felt lucky to find this place.
TravelerWe were Blessed with a Wonderful campground Host here! It was quite and absolutely gorgeous.
RangerThis spot isn't accurately marked, but the road is correct. I saw a total of 3 designated dispersed camping sites along this road. But there were a ton of pull offs along the river. I stopped just past site 3 and found a clearing so my Starlink would have a clear sight to the sky as it is a heavily wooded area. The road is in great condition and is passable with a 2WD without any issue. There is a sign saying there are logging trucks using the road, but I never saw one or heard any forestry equipment.
ScoutHave to use Cook Creek like the comment below says. Pin doesn’t work well. It’s just past a river around a bend when heading east on the south side. You’ll see signs off the pavement for Cook Creek campground. Keep on driving up staying on the main road. It takes a bit before seeing camp sites, but eventually they are numbered. 17 I believe are numbered along the way. Stayed at number 5 and it was great!
TravelerWe camped here with our 4 kids while in town for Soccer in the Sand. We didn’t spend a ton of time on site, but it met all of our needs: close to town, easy to access, no problems with the size of the park or the sites.
Bathrooms were clean and the showers were toasty warm! We had 4 sand-covered kids at the end of each day, and the shower head in our camper broke on night 1, so we used the bathrooms more than we usually would have!
While at the park, the kids walked down to the river and caught (and released) crawdads and looked for frogs. Grassy areas were well-maintained. We’ve already picked out our site for next year’s tournament!!
TravelerWe had a lovely time here. The site is really beautiful, and the sites seem to be really well-spread out so there’s tons of room to feel like you’re alone in nature. We showed up late-ish on a Saturday worried that the place would be all filled up, but had no trouble finding an open site.
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. My biggest complaint, however, is that any time we tried to explore around venturing outside of our campsite, we came upon toilet paper, which especially grossed me out having a small kid in tow. Please take care of these spaces, fellow campers! Everybody poops, so of course do what you gotta do! But please be courteous to bury or otherwise dispose of your mess, including TP.
The things I loved about the space way outweighed that complaint, however. The foliage was lovely, we could hear a variety of birds and the creek nearby—such a relaxing space. The occasional vehicle drove by on the road, but nothing bothersome. We couldn’t hear any other campers from our spot.
I had no cell service while we were there (except the option for satellite for emergencies and whatnot).
There is lots to explore nearby, and it’s a reasonable drive to Manzanita if you want to visit the coast. :)
Have fun!
(The coordinates given here didn’t take us quite far enough using Apple Maps, but just keep driving until you see Cook Creek signage, it isn’t too far at all.)
Camping near Oceanside, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping around Oceanside, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Oceanside, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 148 campgrounds and RV parks near Oceanside, OR and 15 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Oceanside, OR is Cape Lookout State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 107 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Oceanside, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Oceanside, OR that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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