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Set between the ocean and the bay, Nehalem Bay Campground is situated on a 4 mile-long sand spit. The campground setting is in shore pines bordered by rolling dunes. Walk over the dunes and you’re at the beach building sand castles, flying a kite or relaxing to the sound of the ocean. A forested 1.8 mile long bike path provides a breathtaking view of the bay. You may see deer and elk grazing and a variety of birds. Kayaking, crabbing, fishing and clamming are popular activities.
Park features include a 2,400 foot airstrip that includes a fly-in camp. A hiker-biker camp offers sites for those -walking and riding bikes. Yurts are available as an alternative camping experience. Primitive horse campsites offer horse enthusiasts camping with several miles of trails and beach to explore.
Camping and other facilities:
-265 electrical sites with water
-18 yurts (nine pet friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info)
-Hot showers and flush toilets
-Horse camp with 17 primitive sites
-Hiker/biker camp
-Airport camp with primitive fly-in sites
-RV dump station
-Meeting hall
Cape Lookout state park camping can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass. Along the way stop and enjoy waterfalls, scenic views and some great fishing. A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout Campground is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean with convenient access to the beach.
38 full-hookup sites
170 tent sites with water nearby
One electrical site with water
13 yurts (6 pet-friendly)
Six deluxe cabins (3 pet-friendly)
Two group tent camping areas CLOSED
Hiker/biker camp
Interpretive center CLOSED
Flush toilets and hot showers (campers only)
Firewood for sale (C Loop)
RV dump station CLOSED
Universal Access: Two campsites and one cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities. Two yurts have ADA compliant ramps and features.$35 - $45 / night
Fort Stevens State Park offers visitors a chance to learn about history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Oregon coast. The park is home to the remains of an old military fort that was in use from the Civil War era to World War II, providing visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the area's past. Popular activities include investigating the fort ruins and exploring the area’s historic shipwrecks. The park is situated along the ocean, providing miles of sandy beaches and beautiful Pacific views. Just steps from the campsites are hiking and biking along the park's numerous trails, fishing in the Columbia River or nearby lakes, or bird watching.
$35 - $44 / night
BARVIEW JETTY COUNTY CAMPGROUND OFFERS YEAR-ROUND RV AND TENT CAMPING
Summer Camping Rates: May - September
Winter Camping Rates: October - April
$38 - $56 / night
Cape Disappointment is a 2,023-acre camping park on the Long Beach Peninsula, fronted by the Pacific Ocean and looking into the mouth of the Columbia River. The park offers yurts, cabins and unique historic vacation homes to meet travelers' diverse lodging needs.
Cape Disappointment has 137 standard campsites, 50 full-hookup sites, 18 partial-hookup sites with water and electricity, five primitive hiker/biker campsites first come first served, 14 yurts, three cabins, one dump station, eight restrooms (two ADA) and 14 showers (four ADA). Maximum site length is 45 feet (limited availability). Camping is available year-round.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m.
$40 / night
Just an hour’s drive west of Portland, the oceanfront town of Seaside is a convenient hub for exploring Oregon’s spectacular northern coast area, and all its attractions and activities. Start with the downtown Seaside area, which features a collection of shops, galleries and eateries featuring a Northwest–Pacific flair. At the end of the main drag is a wide sandy beach that invites sunning, swimming and surfing, and is popular for kite-flying. Just south of town, Ecola State Park is a wooded headland with hiking trails and sandy beaches. A little farther south, the small town of Cannon Beach—named in the late 1800s for the rusty cannon that washed ashore nearby—features a variety of cafes, eclectic shops, and fine art galleries. Just offshore of the town’s wide, sandy beach is Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-high volcanic sea stack. North of Seaside, the village of Astoria sits near the Columbia River’s delta on the Pacific Ocean. This historic town features a fascinating maritime museum, and the artistic Astoria Column, which offers panoramic views from atop its narrow, winding staircase. Located just minutes from downtown Seaside and its plethora of fish and chips shops, the Seaside RV Resort is an ideal base for exploring all of the area’s many sights and attractions. The resort features 260 year-round, back-in campsites with full hookups, flush restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and recycling stations. Most sites are open and grassy; some sites and facilities are ADA accessible. A primitive tent camp is located in a wooded area away from the RV section, and there are cabins and cottages available for rent. The resort features picnic areas, kids’ playground, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, spa, sports courts, mini golf, and a dog park. Guests are welcome to participate in group activities and enjoy live entertainment. Wifi service is available in resort clubhouses. Dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed outside of campsites. Campsite rates are $44–$61/night; cabins and cottages are $135–$170/night; reservations available.
$45 / night
A relaxing scenic campground for anyone and everyone to enjoy! A very short 10-minute walk to the beach and beautiful downtown Cannon Beach, Oregon. Make your camping memories unforgettable!
$50 - $250 / night
26 vehicle sites, 5 walk-in tent sites
Restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, trash service (seasonal), firewood available for purchase
$15 - $20 / night
Cape Lookout state park camping can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass. Along the way stop and enjoy waterfalls, scenic views and some great fishing. A popular campground and day-use area, Cape Lookout Campground is located on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, giving you a terrific view of the ocean with convenient access to the beach.
38 full-hookup sites
170 tent sites with water nearby
One electrical site with water
13 yurts (6 pet-friendly)
Six deluxe cabins (3 pet-friendly)
Two group tent camping areas CLOSED
Hiker/biker camp
Interpretive center CLOSED
Flush toilets and hot showers (campers only)
Firewood for sale (C Loop)
RV dump station CLOSED
Universal Access: Two campsites and one cabin are accessible to campers with disabilities. Two yurts have ADA compliant ramps and features.$35 - $45 / night
Fort Stevens State Park offers visitors a chance to learn about history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Oregon coast. The park is home to the remains of an old military fort that was in use from the Civil War era to World War II, providing visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the area's past. Popular activities include investigating the fort ruins and exploring the area’s historic shipwrecks. The park is situated along the ocean, providing miles of sandy beaches and beautiful Pacific views. Just steps from the campsites are hiking and biking along the park's numerous trails, fishing in the Columbia River or nearby lakes, or bird watching.
$35 - $44 / night
BARVIEW JETTY COUNTY CAMPGROUND OFFERS YEAR-ROUND RV AND TENT CAMPING
Summer Camping Rates: May - September
Winter Camping Rates: October - April
$38 - $56 / night
Cape Disappointment is a 2,023-acre camping park on the Long Beach Peninsula, fronted by the Pacific Ocean and looking into the mouth of the Columbia River. The park offers yurts, cabins and unique historic vacation homes to meet travelers' diverse lodging needs.
Cape Disappointment has 137 standard campsites, 50 full-hookup sites, 18 partial-hookup sites with water and electricity, five primitive hiker/biker campsites first come first served, 14 yurts, three cabins, one dump station, eight restrooms (two ADA) and 14 showers (four ADA). Maximum site length is 45 feet (limited availability). Camping is available year-round.
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m.
$40 / night
10% offJust an hour’s drive west of Portland, the oceanfront town of Seaside is a convenient hub for exploring Oregon’s spectacular northern coast area, and all its attractions and activities. Start with the downtown Seaside area, which features a collection of shops, galleries and eateries featuring a Northwest–Pacific flair. At the end of the main drag is a wide sandy beach that invites sunning, swimming and surfing, and is popular for kite-flying. Just south of town, Ecola State Park is a wooded headland with hiking trails and sandy beaches. A little farther south, the small town of Cannon Beach—named in the late 1800s for the rusty cannon that washed ashore nearby—features a variety of cafes, eclectic shops, and fine art galleries. Just offshore of the town’s wide, sandy beach is Haystack Rock, a 235-foot-high volcanic sea stack. North of Seaside, the village of Astoria sits near the Columbia River’s delta on the Pacific Ocean. This historic town features a fascinating maritime museum, and the artistic Astoria Column, which offers panoramic views from atop its narrow, winding staircase. Located just minutes from downtown Seaside and its plethora of fish and chips shops, the Seaside RV Resort is an ideal base for exploring all of the area’s many sights and attractions. The resort features 260 year-round, back-in campsites with full hookups, flush restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and recycling stations. Most sites are open and grassy; some sites and facilities are ADA accessible. A primitive tent camp is located in a wooded area away from the RV section, and there are cabins and cottages available for rent. The resort features picnic areas, kids’ playground, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, spa, sports courts, mini golf, and a dog park. Guests are welcome to participate in group activities and enjoy live entertainment. Wifi service is available in resort clubhouses. Dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed outside of campsites. Campsite rates are $44–$61/night; cabins and cottages are $135–$170/night; reservations available.
$45 / night