Tina M.
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TravelerSeal Rocks RV Cove
Beach access
This is a well equipped and organized RV park across the high way 101 from Seal Rock. Beautiful ocean and beach for walking and dogs too.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Seal Rock, OR
Seal Rocks RV Cove offers oceanfront camping with six-foot leash requirements for pets, located directly across Highway 101 from a dog-friendly beach. The gravel RV sites feature mature hedges for privacy, full hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables, while tent camping is seasonally available. Most campground rules appear well-enforced, particularly those concerning pets and nighttime LED light restrictions. Both Thousand Trails Whalers Rest and Seal Rocks RV Cove maintain clean facilities and provide trash collection services, important for proper pet waste disposal. The park managers at Seal Rocks enforce leash rules consistently, even during off-season when the campground is less crowded.
Beach access trails from both campgrounds lead directly to miles of dog-friendly shoreline, requiring only a highway crossing from Seal Rocks RV Cove. Many sites at Seal Rocks provide ocean views, making it possible to watch for seasonal whale migrations while camping with pets. Waldport KOA, located 5 miles south, offers additional pet-friendly accommodations including cabins and yurts. Some campgrounds temporarily restricted tent camping during COVID periods but have since reopened these accommodations. Most RV parks in the area maintain small fenced dog areas for safe off-leash play, though limited in size. Newport, 15 minutes north, provides veterinary services and pet supply stores for campers needing emergency care or forgotten pet supplies. The Oregon coast's moderate temperatures make year-round camping with pets comfortable, though wet conditions during winter months require extra consideration.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Seal Rock, Oregon (100)
1. South Beach State Park Campground
92 ReviewsSouth Beach, OR8 milesWebsite+1 (541) 867-4715$25 - $83 / night
"Your perfect home-away-from-home to explore all that the central Oregon coast has to offer. Miles of beaches are within walking distance or a short drive."
"Walking distance to the beach. Ranger led activities in the summer."
2. Beverly Beach State Park Campground
110 ReviewsOtter Rock, OR16 milesWebsite+1 (541) 265-9278$25 - $81 / night
"The beach near bye. Curfew was awesome. Quiet time. Clean and friendly. Can't wait to come back. Fun crazy trails to explore. Lots of different amazing sites."
"Like most Oregon coast campgrounds, the summer months are very busy."
3. Tillicum Beach Campground
55 ReviewsWaldport, OR9 milesWebsite+1 (541) 547-3679$39 - $51 / night
"You can walk right onto the beach from the campground. There are Pull-thru and tent sites. Pet are also allowed here. There are some recreation trails close by. The restrooms are always clean."
"Passing through, stayed one rainy Oregon night. Beautiful beach steps away. Few spots with water and power. No dump station and no contact with camp host."
4. Beachside State Recreation Site
34 ReviewsWaldport, OR8 milesWebsite+1 (541) 563-3220$25 - $64 / night
"I think this is the closest I've camped to the ocean on the Oregon Coast. I didn't have a beachside site, but still was very close."
"A gorgeous spot on the beautiful Oregon Coast just south of Waldport with spots for tents and RVs and access to an expansive and wide beach."
5. Thousand Trails Whalers Rest
18 ReviewsSeal Rock, OR3 milesWebsite+1 (888) 707-1477"A walking trail to the beach however you do have to cross the highway! Most of the RV sites are quite small that barely fit their provided picnic table and firepit."
"Kids enjoyed playing on the playground and walking to beach from trail."
6. Cape Perpetua
31 ReviewsYachats, OR15 milesWebsite+1 (541) 547-4580$39 - $220 / night
"Definitely a popular place, but we managed to snag an amazing site next to a babbling creek, tucked down in trees and secluded from everyone else."
"The Campground itself is tucked up into a canyon and has a nice stream running past each site. "
7. Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
14 ReviewsSeal Rock, OR5 miles"There is almost nowhere to stay in the Newport/Oregon Coast areas, so this spot was a life saver! After you hit the dirt road, there are a few good but smaller pull off spots and a few bigger ones."
"No service on the drive up but had a couple bars at my campsite. Beaver creek area was really cool, but the main trail was flooded out when I visited."
8. Seal Rocks RV Cove
11 ReviewsSeal Rock, OR0 milesWebsite+1 (541) 563-3955$40 - $106 / night
"This is a well equipped and organized RV park across the high way 101 from Seal Rock. Beautiful ocean and beach for walking and dogs too."
"This is a well equipped and organized RV park across the high way 101 from Seal Rock. The coastline is gorgeous. It’s ready to cross the highway to the beach."
9. Waldport KOA
11 ReviewsWaldport, OR4 milesWebsite+1 (541) 563-2250"Don’t miss this little gem on the Oregon coast! They have a few full hookup RV sites that have an unbeatable view of Alsea Bay and the Pacific Ocean, but they reserve fast."
"My daughter & I had fun picking blackberries on the nature trail down to the beach area!! Just a short walk to a bridge spanning the river/bay, just beautiful!!"
10. Port of Newport RV Park & Marina
12 ReviewsNewport, OR9 milesWebsite+1 (541) 867-3321"This place offers a regular RV park for something around $80/night, or dry camping for about $40/night."
"What a lovely location. On the Oregon coast with an on site brewery and bar. The Rogue brewery is within walking distance and it also has a restaurant."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Seal Rock, OR
1085 Reviews of 100 Seal Rock Campgrounds
- Tina M.Traveler
Seal Rocks RV Cove
Seal Rock
This is a well equipped and organized RV park across the high way 101 from Seal Rock. The coastline is gorgeous. It’s ready to cross the highway to the beach. Our dogs ran around and gas lots of fun! The campground has water and electric.
Nicole L.
GuideJessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park Campground
Family Fun In A Yurt
I had such a nice time at this campground. We went in the off season (in the winter) so the campground didn’t have many people staying- most being in RVs and us in a yurt. I have a toddler and it ended up being so helpful with the weather being a bit rainy and getting some creature comforts while still enjoying nature.
The yurt comes with a bunk bed (top a twin and bottom maybe a full size), pull out couch, small table with 2 chairs and a heater. Our location was conveniently located near the bathroom which made for night bathroom visits easier. The bathroom is also very clean with multiple stalls and showers (push button but not coin operated).
The campground had a playground for kids, a small free library and ranger station with a couple of souvenirs of the area. The campground offers firewood to buy and extra ice.
The campground is located near the dunes, not far from the city with grocery stores if you forget something, it’s not a far drive from Seal Rock, and the lighthouse.
Overall we loved it. Wish I had an extra booked night to really get the most of the location
MickandKarla W.
LegendSeal Rocks RV Cove
It's All About the View
This was our second time here, and we enjoyed the first so much we decided to spend a month over Christmas to watch storms and hopefully see the whale migration. As Seal Rocks RV Cove is right off US-101, you take the second left at the sign if you are coming from the south. Per our instruction email, we headed straight to back-in site 18 with FHUs. Since we were going to be here a month, we fiddled more than normal to position our 40’ 5th wheel into position. Otherwise, this is a fairly easy back-in. Most of the positioning was to get more center on the gravel pad because there are tall hedges on both sides. This is a nice privacy feature in most sites. The water pressure was around 60 psi, so we used a reducer. Water and electric are more centered on the site. Site 18 has a great view of Seal Rock and the ocean. Another great feature of these sites is that the utilities are on both sides for back-ins like us, and Class As and Bs can pull in forward. We needed about 15’ of sewer hose with the back-in connection. The $45 nightly rate was based on an off-season monthly rate, and we did not have to pay extra for electricity. We had one bar on Verizon, which was usable for phone calls. We got a clear shot of the NW sky for Starlink. There wouldn’t be a problem for a southern shot as well. There’s a fire pit and picnic table at the back of the site. There’s a small fenced dog park and a beach trail path that leads out of the RV park to Hwy 101 to get to the beach trail. The park WiFi was pretty good, but there were not many campers here this time of year. The park managers are friendly and accommodating, and they enforce their rules. Two in particular were dogs on six-foot leashes and no LED lights at night. We were lax with our dogs because the park was empty, but they quickly reminded us of the rule. As you are right off US-101, there is road noise, but it quiets down at night. Seal Rocks RV Cove doesn’t have a laundry, but there’s one nearby in Waldport and two in Newport. There is so much to do and see in this area. We spent a month and still didn’t get everything done we wanted to do."
- MickandKarla W.Legend
Seal Rocks RV Cove
Great Location to Explore the Oregon Coast
We had no problem finding or getting into Seal Rock RV Cove campground(CG) as it is right off US 101 at Seal Rock, OR. However, our GPS wanted us to turn at Seal Rock St. which is on the other side of the CG and is actually the exit for the CG. Turn at NW Cross St. then swing left into the park. The CG was still under self appointed COVID rules during our stay with no touch check in. You receive an email a couple of days prior to arrival letting you know the current rules and you respond to the email to let them know you have arrived. We drove straight to our back-in site 18 with FHUs. Site 18 has mature hedges on both sides that made the back-in a little narrow but there was enough space in the loop that we were able to maneuver our 39’ 5th wheel into the site easily enough. We made a couple of small adjustments to put our rig where we wanted it. We noticed as we drove in that there were signs everywhere stating you had to wear a mask while walking around the CG, but not in your site. Oregon had reduced mask restrictions not too long before our stay, and very few people wore masks walking around the CG, nor was anything said to us about not wearing a mask. Site 18 is one of the better ocean view sites in the park and has a lot of privacy, though any of the ocean view sites would be great. As the CG is right off 101, you’re going to get highway noise but it does tapper down at night through early morning. We only got 3 channels on their cable. OTA was a better option with a few more channels. Because of the Olympics, we went ahead and set up our satellite, which had a clear shot to the southern sky. On Verizon, we got 1 bar and often no internet. We put up our WeBoost and got 2 to 3 bars but sometimes the 3G network wouldn’t produce internet. Our best option for internet was when the CG’s WiFi wasn’t busy such as early morning. Water pressure was very good and we used our reducer. Seal Rock is a very popular RV park and we made our reservations almost a year in advance. We called and asked permission to have packages sent here with no problem. The restroom facility was closed during our stay and they were not allowing tent campers due to COVID. In our opinion, the views and easy beach access(you do have to cross 101) to the dog friendly beach, set this CG apart from others. Seal Rock is a great location to explore the Oregon Coast.
- Pam B.
ScoutAlbany-Corvallis KOA
Tent camping
Well we did not know that when tent camping you can only stay two weeks we were originally told we could stay as long as we wanted as long as we moved and did not stay in a spot more than 7 days. Not a bad campground just don't like the two week stay rule. Plus my cat loves it. There is a natural that can be walked, a dog park, swimming pool, also a place to throw disc golf disc's.
Nick A.ScoutCreekside Retreat at Triangle Lake
Orwellian glamping
Advertised as a pet friendly glamping space. Brought my dog and upon arrival was told dogs are not allowed inside tent. On the website it states dogs must be on leash and not left alone outside. How is anyone able to sleep inside a tent while not having your pet alone outside not being allowed inside tent? Apparently my campsite is recorded audio and video by the hosts and we were unnecessarily aggressively confronted. The creek we camped next to was polluted with pet feces, nitrous cartridges and used cigarette filters. Overall we left and felt scammed. They charged us $25 for wood we never burned
Angela M.GuideAlbany-Corvallis KOA
Month Long Stay at Corvallis KOA
Spent a month in an RV space at this KOA. My first experience at a KOA couldn’t have gone better. Staff was friendly, facilities were clean, and fellow RVers were quiet and respectful. We stayed here with a dog and were really happy with amenities such as the dog park and small trail behind campground. Really phenomenal and kind workers as well. Would stay again. We stayed during the wet season, and it was not very busy here. We did have some issues with moisture in RV, would definitely recommend having a dehumidifier. Showers and bathrooms cleaned daily and were very clean always. There is also a nice laundry facility (coin operated) and sink for washing dishes. Two bathrooms and a dog park. Electric hookups, black water dump, and water hookup at site.
Hayden B.GuideThousand Trails South Jetty
Gloomy pit but good dog park
When we Stayed: Mid-April, Thursday night
Overall Experience: would not stay again in the tiny, cramped, dark campsite.
Sites: the whole park was down a slope with a creek running through. It was dark and gloomy and a mosquito haven. Our site was uneven and narrow. Walking around, the park seemed nicer especially on the upper loop with bigger sites and less mosquitos.
Dog Friendly: the best part about the park was the nice sized off leash dog park.
Guide to Seal Rock
Seal Rock sits on a dramatic stretch of the central Oregon coast where rocky formations meet the Pacific at the 45-foot elevation coastline. The area experiences mild temperatures year-round, typically between 45-65°F, with higher rainfall from November through March. Camping options range from established RV parks to dispersed forest sites, all within a short drive to beaches where agates and fossils can be found.
What to do
Beachcombing for fossils: Cape Perpetua Campground offers excellent access to fossil hunting beaches. "From the looks of the beach... nearly every rock and cliff face is littered with marine fossils of varying types and sizes and you can often find individual fossilized shells that can be collected," notes Erik C.
Crabbing opportunities: At Port of Newport RV Park & Marina, you're right on the water for crabbing. "You are right off the marina and could crab and fish to your hearts content," shares nathan K. The marina location provides convenient access for catching Dungeness crab, particularly during summer and fall seasons.
Forest hiking: Just minutes from beach areas, you'll find forested trails with diverse wildlife. "We seen stellar jays and a woodpecker. Easy access to the nature trails and to the beach," says Debbie I. about Beverly Beach State Park. Most trails are under 3 miles round-trip and connect campgrounds to beach access points.
What campers like
Ocean views from campsites: At Tillicum Beach Campground, the premium sites offer unobstructed ocean views. "Camp hosts were amazing only one issue I found is it can be hard to make it down to the beach if you are not in great shape. Big rocks to climb over and down to make it to the beach defenitaly not ADA accessible," mentions Heather L.
Blackberry picking: Seasonal berry picking adds a tasty bonus to camping trips. "My daughter & I had fun picking blackberries on the nature trail down to the beach area!! Just a short walk to a bridge spanning the river/bay, just beautiful!!" shares Emily L. from Waldport KOA. Wild blackberries typically ripen in August through September.
Private tent sites: Some campgrounds offer natural separation between sites. "We tent camped and LOVED having bushes separate each tent site. Really enjoyed having privacy! Nice little walk down to the bay," notes D Robert B. about Waldport KOA, where landscaping creates natural barriers between camping areas.
What you should know
Road noise considerations: Highway 101 runs along the coast, affecting some campgrounds more than others. "Tent sites are along highway so all night road noise like a Portland squatter. Poorly laid out campground so avoid if possible," warns scott N. about tent camping at Waldport KOA.
Limited cell service: Many camping areas have spotty connectivity. At Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek, "No service on the drive up but had a couple bars at my campsite," reports Dylan B., who noted this dispersed camping area still allowed minimal communication.
Seasonal mosquito issues: Insect activity varies by location and season. "No complaints about the facilities, just a warning that the misquitos are really bad!" cautions Sonja O. about South Beach State Park. Mosquitoes are typically worst from May through August, especially near freshwater sources.
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