Barview Jetty County Campground, near Rockaway Beach, Oregon, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the beauty of the coast while camping. With a variety of sites available for tents, RVs, and even cabins, there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned camper or just dipping your toes into the outdoor scene.

This campground is known for its proximity to the beach, making it easy to stroll over for a day of sun and surf. Visitors rave about the stunning views and the clean, well-maintained facilities, including showers and restrooms. One camper mentioned, “I was amazed by how beautiful the site was,” highlighting the picturesque surroundings that make this place special.

Families will appreciate the playground and the spacious sites, which offer a good mix of privacy and accessibility. The campground is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. If you're into fishing or just want to relax by the water, the nearby jetty is a great spot to cast a line or take in the scenery.

While some campers noted that it can get lively, especially on weekends, the overall vibe is welcoming and friendly. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Barview Jetty County Campground is a solid choice for making lasting memories by the ocean.

BARVIEW JETTY COUNTY CAMPGROUND OFFERS YEAR-ROUND RV AND TENT CAMPING

Summer Camping Rates:  May - September

Winter Camping Rates:  October - April

Barview Jetty County Campground

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Rockaway Beach

The Best Camping Near Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Hundreds (literally hundreds) of spots in this private campground on the coast. Camped there 5 times and never needed a reservation. Sites are close together and not a lot of trees but who cares when you a camping at the ocean and can easily pick up some fresh oysters to throw on the fire - Yum!  

Lots of spots close to ocean

This campground is loaded with your basic campsites right by the beach. Literally a minutes walk from the beach. The campsites themselves were nothing special; they were very close to each other. 

Huge campsite with plenty of resources

I have only stayed in the tent sites here, the first time was over father's day weekend and it was the first campground that had an available site and showers. The second time was a few weeks later and I made a reservation to get one of the few tent sites with an electrical hook-up (and water too!).
Check-in is easy and prices are competitive with state campgrounds. I love that check-out isn't until 1:30 pm (check-in is 3:30 pm, but they don't seem to mind early check-ins) which is great since I hate to rush to get things packed up in the morning. I have seen some pretty long lines at check-in though so I recommend getting in before 2 pm or after 4 pm to avoid waiting.
This campground is right on Barview Jetty near Rockaway and Garibaldi. There is a large climbable dune just inside the park that is great for exploring and seems to be popular with kids. There are at least two access points to the jetty/beach area that are quick walks, but are also drive-able.
There are hundreds of sites, most seem to be camper/RV sites (even a few right by the jetty), but there are a lot of tent sites as well, for how large it is it is a fairly quiet campground and most sites have the standard amount of privacy.

Some of my favorite things:
If you like to fish, crab, or clam all three are available either at the campground or within 30 minutes.
Tidepools are about .5 mi away, close enough to walk.
They have wifi available, but I have yet to try it out.
I noticed a fish cleaning station near the entrance which is super handy for cleaning your fresh fish.
The employees seemed pleasant both times and were fairly quick to correct noise issues with other campers (after 10 pm), but otherwise let campers be.

There are a few cons, but they are minor:
Showers are available, there are three private unisex showers at each restroom complex, but they are pay-showers. The rates are reasonable starting at $0.50 for 4 minutes and each additional quarter adds 2 minutes, change machines are provided outside each restroom complex as well.
Firewood is for sale at check-in and at the mini-mart just outside the campground, but it is $6 per bundle so I recommend buying from one of the many roadside wood sellers (usually $5 per bundle).
They charge a pet fee per pet, per night, I think it is a few dollars, but I left my pets at home.

Huge private campground

Ended up here after getting skunked at Nehalem Falls and Nehalem Bay.  Got the last campsite available (it was Friday evening) and as luck would have it it was just a few feet from the ocean!  

Campground was comfortable, but had a bit of an 'urban' feel as the campsites were pretty crammed in there.  Another issue, which is the main reason I only give three stars, is that there's a buoy at the end of the jetty that let's out a wail every ten minutes or so.  A little hard to feel like you're in nature with a siren going off, but you get somewhat used to it.

An alternative in a pinch

Hundreds of sites. Kind of crappy place but you can always get a place to pitch at tent (without a reservation) as they have hundreds of campsites. BIG bonus - you can want to you beach! 

Oregon Coast

Barview Jetty is way more than it comes across at first. You're thinking county park… crowded, noisy… and while many of the sites are a bit close together, it's not too bad, + the plethora of beach, mountain and jetty views and adventures make up for it and then some. The jetty itself is windy but the boat and mountain views are fantastic, plus there's a very nice, large beach and happy campers to talk with. There should be more campgrounds along the coast - I think we can all agree on that - but at least there are plenty of campsites here.

Smaller Sites, Nice Views, Fabulous Water

So the absolute best thing about this whole site is how close it is to the beach, and what a lovely beach it is! There's even sites right on the water (though we didn't have one). You have to be careful, though, of what site you get. While most are okay and you'll probably be just fine, there's some that are much better and some that are much worse. For example, since this is a county park, you might end up right next to the county recycling center (where they store their vehicles). Not horrible, but definitely could be better. The RV sites in general are mostly very basic drive-through spots with a bit of grass (a slightly nicer version of a big parking lot) while the tent spots have a tiny bit more privacy and space around them (though not a ton). There's also a basic store right at the turn-off if you need snacks or ice. All-in-all, fine, basic sites a very short walk to a great beach.

It's On the Beach! Some Sites Way Better Than Others

Nice, but expensive. Not normally too crowded. Love Rockaway!!!

Beach Access

We came in the middle of the week to do some fishing and have some family time. The staff at check in where very helpful and helped us change our site when I booked the wrong one. There is a play structure there but it's made for 5 and up not recommended for toddlers. Our campsite was right next to it so it was nice for our oldest. Our site was all sand and we loved it. Our toddler just played and played in it. The campsites are nice and big and private. Bathrooms where we'll kept. There is some nice fishing off the jetty. I caught a monkey faced eel and the hubby caught a black rock bass. Definitely will be returning.

Great fishing

Barview Jetty is a large campground with a little something for most everyone. Close to the tide pools in Barview, right on the beach, on the entrance to Tillamook Bay. Large clean bathrooms with several hot showers. Some campsites are tucked away into the trees next to a large dune. No highway noise, even though 101 goes right past. Most campsites are right next to each other, but in the off season you can find a quiet corner to yourself. If you get up before the crowds, you will most likely see the large elk browsing on the grassy areas.

Large Elk wandering through

Nice car camping ocean-side sites with short hikes to the ocean. Big sand beaches. Fun stone jetty to hike and/or fish around. Good spot for day trips and picnics with easy access to the beach. Popular with RV'ers. Usual bathroom facilities on site.

Coast-Side Campin'

beautiful 

This campsite is just wonderful, you get the cool coastal breeze and warm summer days. I went late Summer / Early fall a couple years ago and truly loved my time there.

Just steps away from the beach, this is one campground you need to visit!

Barviews Jetty Campground, is one of the best camping spots. The campground has a combination of tent sites and rv sites. additionally there are cabins available. 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! At a lot of camp sites there is even room to have tents and an RV! 

Great Coastal Campground

We camped here while searching for a close beach campground. We definitely found that, but it was noisy, and very popular. A definite plus for some and a minus for others. We probably didn't do enough research on our site location, as we were close enough to the playground that our childless group suddenly sounded like it was surrounded by children. It is definitely a popular place, especially for those with sand vehicles as the dunes are nearby.

Plenty of amenities, definite close beach access! Makes for a great chance to catch the sunset over the water. Interestingly enough, the beach was not super crowded.

Family friendly with close beach access

Close to the town of Tillamook famous for its cheese factory.

Coastal camping with beach access.

Beach access, playground, showers, water! It's just a beautiful campground!

Clean, child friendly, has a bathroom ,showers, a playground  and beach!

I spent many a year at this campground, letting the kids (who am i kidding, me) run up and down the big sand dune and play on the tree at the top! Bbqs, fires, music, ice cream down the street and fishing off the jetty. Close to Tillamook Cheese Factory.

Sand dunes, great group sites and beach access

Great spot only an hour and 45 min from Portland!  Tent sites and full hookup.  Clean restrooms and nice hosts.  A lot of nice spots right by the ocean.  Listen to it as you fall asleep and wake.  Nearby food, townie bars, Maritime Museum, old trains and the Myrtlewood Factory.  Lots of fishing and crabbing opportunities as well.  One of my favorite overnight trips!  Just pack a cooler and go!

Awesome Campground 

Quiet serene beautiful beach the kids love the dunes in the water

Amazing place

This is one of my favorite campgrounds. Our family would do family campouts year after year. Now my cousins and our kids and grandkids repeat the tradition with excitement. We also remember the loved ones that have past on

Generations of memories

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. Lots of dogs (that bark quite a bit).  But, large spacious sights and facilities. 

Right on the beach

This is a large campground. We went on July 3rd-4th and the campground was about 3/4 full. No neighbors in the campsite next to us or across from us which made it quite quiet. 

  

A quick hour and 45 minutes from Portland, about 2 miles outside Rockaway Beach. The fire pits were in immaculate condition and the dinner we cooked over it was very yummy. There is a general store just off the campground boundaries in case you forget some things.

  

The only reason that isn't getting a full five stars is because you have to pay to take a shower. It's not really THAT big of a deal, and it's only 50 cents; I just wish they would've mentioned it on the website. I will absolutely return to this campground.

Perfect weekend getaway

The beach is lovely and this park has many spots but it wasn’t as nice as the others we’ve winter camped at this February.  Showers require quarters, but are hot and clean.  Most sites are just gravel and the RV section is just like a big parking lot, no privacy at all

Disappointing

Cool location near the ocean. Walking or biking to the jetty was fun. The jetty offers a unique landscape. The RV and camp sites are solid. Some really good ones, and others very basic and open. Close to Rockaway to the north and Bay City and Tillamook to the south. It’s a nice central location to other attractions. We prefer Cape Lookout, but this is a good alternative.

Solid Option for Coast Camping

I've spent a few shoulder season nights at Barview, usually in the early-mid spring. At that time of year, you have a good chance of not having immediate neighbors. I stayed one night in the RV section, and don't think I'd enjoy it on a packed summer weekend. The RV hookup sites are really close, with no trees or other screen between trailers. The good news is that everyone has been super friendly whenever I'm there.   
  

The tent sites are much more private with trees, though there are still a lot of sites. I think we paid about 50 bucks to camp in our van with our dog, though. At that price, the value just isn't there for me.

It's just ok

Stay here for a casual trip to Rockaway Beach!  Many driftwood forts and good times.

Very fun and walking distance to the beach!

We spent a summer weekend here after striking out trying to reserve a spot at one of the more prominent state campgrounds along the coast. While this campground isn't the most amazing, it is a decent backup option to squeeze in a coast stay during busy season.

  

Unfortunately the sites aren't particularly private, as they back up right against each other on multiple sides.

Decent backup option if state campgrounds are filled

Yes it was cold at night but the sunsets were amazing and the starry night sky was beautiful! So much still to do close by or take an hour drive and ride the dunes!

Great Fall camping

I have mixed emotions about this campground. It can be busy and it's not exactly off the beaten path, but we have never had a reservation and we always get a spot, even on a Friday night. That is pretty impressive for the Oregon coast, right on the 101. The sites are mixed. There are some parking lot-like RV spots but there are also some good spots that are surrounded by bushes and fairly private. It is a 10 minute walk to the beach where you can walk for miles which can't be beat.

  

We were at site D1. Not a bad site except that the lights from the nearby bathroom and a streetlight both lit up our site a bit.

  

There are bathrooms with hot water and showers (showers are closed currently because of COVID).  A good portion of the campground is currently closed because of COVID so I would probably recommend trying to make a reservation just in case, even though there are hundreds of sites.

  

The real draw of this campground for me is that it is open year round, it's fairly easy to get a site, some which are pretty good, and you are minutes from the ocean. There's nothing better than falling asleep to the sound of the ocean waves.

Our Go To Campground on the Oregon Coast

In October 2020 was a nice place to stay at with full hookups, sewer&amp; a very clean place to stay. There are at least 10 people working to keep the area clean and well kept. The campsites were close together if it was not for COVID-19 restrictions where every other space need to be closed. The bathrooms were very clean. The showers were closed because of COVID-19 restrictions. A quick walk to the beach and jetty area. There is a hill with seats and a table overlooking the Ocean just at the Jetty area. We stayed at site#71 where there was a light on a pole that came on nightly and really took away our ability to see any stars, so if you want to see stars and sit mostly in the dark don't pick site#71 and a few others. This place has normally has 365 camping sites, but they had almost 70% of the camp sites closed because of COVID-19.

Very large spacious place to camp at during COVID.

Solid RV park right on the water. You’ll need to travel 3-5 min for beach access, but then come back for the best Crab + Corn meal, pulled right from the Jetty docks. Cool, laid back folks with Low key vibes. 

Views+ Beautiful sunsets 

Park is mostly open and has multiple camp hosts. Bathrooms are clean but not all are open. Close to the North Jetty and beach. It’s a larger camp ground but noise level wasn’t bad. Would definitely stay again! 

Great place to camp

May 2021. COVID restrictions were dropped for this park so ever full hook up camping spot was full this trip and only 4 feet between camps. So, as you can tell from my writing this was really close together camping. Our spot was#45 which was a back-in camp. There was enough room for our awning to open and our truck in front of our 21-foot trailer and this site is 45’ long. When you sat in your chair in your camp you were looking directly at your neighbors. Ugh!

  

The trouble with the campsites like#45 and many others here is they were originally 90-foot pull-throughs that were cut in half and utilities installed on both ends. So, when you back in you were faced with two portable wooden sign barrier’s that was in the back of the camping site between sites. So, each rig was back-to-back with little to no space between them. And even though there was a park rule of quite time from 10PM until 7AM there were many that were whooping it up until after 2AM.

  

Due to COVID the showers, playground and recreation hall were all still closed but the bathrooms were open and very clean. The tent areas had portable restrooms placed all around.

  

The next time we ever say at Bar View Jetty park we are going to ether pick a pull through site where there is 25’ between sites or we will pick a Tent site that has no hook ups and lots of space and privacy between spots.

Very bussy campground now. COVID restrictions have been mostly removed.

We decided to try our luck looking for a last minute campsite on a holiday weekend.   After several stops, we stumbled across this campground and happily discovered that they had spaces available.   

  

We agreed to reserve the available tent site for the weekend sight unseen and we have been so happily surprised by the entire experience. 

  

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.

  

In walking and riding around we have found that there are a great number of good campsites here, both is size and privacy. 

  

Some of the roads and paths are not paved and that could be a downside for some, but didn't bother us.

  

Near the center of the campground is a large RV/camper area that is much like a huge parking lot with picnic tables and fire pits next to each space.  I would not enjoy that type of camping,  but our tent site is far away from that area, so it didn't bother us. 

  

The bathrooms are clean, but the showers were closed due to COVID restrictions. 

  

There is also a large playground near the center of camp.

  

The nearby day use are connects to a long jetty sticking out into the ocean at the end of the beach section.   Many people come here to fish.

Hidden gem

We used to stay here when the campsites were $10 a night, and the rv sites were 25 a night. Now they raised the price so high, plus they added a county tax, motel tax, and resort fees. But they are not a resort. 

Too costly

Nicest people, excellent access to beaches, great amenities but very crowded. Considering it's busy season, totally expected.  Every other place was booked and we found a single opening here.  Tent and RV camping. Bathrooms, showers and even a playground. 

Beautiful but crowded

This campground was very large. We stayed in a blue tent site and the site was a pretty good size with room to park our vehicle. Bathrooms had reduced cleaning and showers were completely closed due to a staffing shortage, which was unfortunate. Direct access to the beach from inside the campground, and there was also a day use area of the park at the campground entrance. There’s a small general store that has some groceries and camping supplies (and some delicious pizza!) right before you turn into the campground. The campground itself also sells firewood when the entrance station is open. Overall we had a nice little stay here.

Pretty spot.

Great campground. Nice, level, full service RV sites.  Only con is how close your neighbors are.   Easy beach access.  We stay 6 nights in our bumper pull.  Can get windy here so watch that awning!  Lots of tent sites in wooded areas.  Would definitely stay here again. 

Quite, comfortable and great location! 

Camped in tent site near beach then had to move to rv site

Nice

We camped here at the end of September and were pleasantly surprised. My brother invited us to meet them here, he says this is his favorite place on the coast. We stayed in the RV section with full hook-ups. These sites are pretty close together, but we don't stay at the site for long periods during the day, so no big issue for us. 

  

We toured around the campground and found many sites that would accommodate our trailer that were very spacious and reasonably private that we would definitely go back and dry camp and probably will.

  

There was lots of easy access to the beach within walking distance. Tillamook was a short drive away for anything that one may have forgotten or tourism.

  

Our five-day stay was not enough time, but then again, we never get enough days at most campgrounds :(

Very Nice Campground

I have been taking my kids every August for the last 4 years or so. They have requested that this be an annual trip and I am happy to make that happen! The campground is always clean and stocked. We mostly camp in tents and the sites are roomy but most are sand which is a challenge but just part of camping at the coast. Sites closer to the water can get a bit windy. We have brought the tent trailer and trailer spots are a lityle bit parking lot-ish for my style. My kids love riding the bikes all Ober and having a playground is a huge bonus. We always do day trips and we have always felt comfortable leaving our site. I love that I don't have to reserve 8 months in advance usually a months or two...sometime a couple weeks before and we still get a great spot. It is a go-to spot for us!

Great family campground

Well, the last time we stayed here we were in spot #45 and it was camper to camper spaces. We said the next time we were going to get a pull through site or a tent site with no hookups, but we couldnt find a pull through site available. So we were packed in like sardines until the weekend was over and we were by our shelfs mostly. Nothing had changed here, bath rooms ok and maintained. Showers were very very hot and little time for the money you have to spend. Beach was nice and easy access to it as always. Two thirds of the tent areas were closed already but two of the camp hosts in the tent areas were still there. Being there in the first week in October it was mostly foggy every day and the valley was 80* most days. We took a drive to Fred Meyers in Tillamook about 20 minutes away and it was sunny and no fog. Gas in Florence was $4.79 a gallon for regular. We camped at Barview Jetty Park in a Travel Trailer. 

Didn’t take our own previous advise!

This campground is massive. The site types and amenities across the campground vary widely. We stayed in site 65 in RV Sites May 2022.

**—————INTERNET—————**

Verizon via iPhone 12: 9 mbps down and 0.18 mbps up with 46 ms ping. T-Mobile via Nighthawk MR-1100: 40 mbps down and 4 mbps up with 59 ms ping.

**——REASONS I STAYED HERE——**

Needed a campground near Tillamook Creamery and Cape Meares Lighthouse. Also needed cell signal for working. 

**—————BASIC FAQ—————**

\[Rig. Mercedes Sprinter. 22 feet\]

Dump station? - Yes

Water fill or hookup? - Hookup, yes. Not sure about water fill station.

Electricity? - Yes

Clean site? - Yes

Clean bathroom? - Yes

Flush toilet? - Yes

Showers? - Yes, but in May 2022 they were closed due to staffing shortages. I showered in my van since we had full hookup. 

Laundry? - No

Dish washing sink? - Not in our section

**—————PROS—————**

 → This campground is HUGE. There’s a campsite style and location for every type of camper here. 

→ You can walk to the beach.

→ The sites are super clean.

**—————CONS—————**

→ The RV sites don't have much privacy or shade. (It's hard to argue with that full hookup though.)

**—————OVERALL—————**

4-stars - It served its purpose well. No red flags. 

There’s a site for everyone

This place is known as a "party" campground. There are often large groups who are loud late into the night. Other than that the sites are generally specious and it's a beautiful area. The walk to the beach/jetty is not far and paved so it can easily be traversed at night which I really like.

All in all not a horrible campground just be aware that it might not be so quiet.

Better for Heavy Sleepers

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Great

My cousins and I stayed for several days. One cousin stayed at a tent site next to the beach. We used a full pull through site. 15, 30 and 50 amp. Water. Dump. Onsite showers needed quarters. Many on site hosts, constantly making the rounds. Has a pretty nice playground that is fenced in.

Nice County Campground on Beach 

I was amazed by how beautiful the site was that I had to stay an extra night. The staff at the reservation office was super kind and accommodating to my request, helped me find a site that was available for the full length of my stay, and gave me some options to look at before deciding on a site. I chose a site in the V section and was left speechless; it was stunning! I'm not much of a camper, but this had to have been one of the most beautiful sites I've stayed at in my life. 50m walk to the beach, lots of trees for privacy, and a big lot for the campsite. Showers were $0.25/min, and were a min of $0.50 to start, they were relatively clean and private.

  

I also surfed at Barview Jetty Beach, where there were some great waves for beginners! Although I'm not sure if you're allowed to surf there since I was the only I saw surfing, but I didn't see any signs saying you couldn't.

Beautiful Location and Great Campsites HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Staff are nice, park is near beach and town. Lots of things to do!

Super nice folks

Large campsite, easy access to the beach for sunset, clean facilities, showers. Easy to get to multiple little towns too!

Great Stay

We stayed in V 17. The V loop is nice because it’s close access to the beach, however there was very minimal privacy from neighbors. It was incredibly loud. Our neighbors blasted music until 4:30am. Aside from lack of privacy the spot was big and beautiful with sand for a comfortable and large tent spot. Very nice trees for climbing and hanging a tent. We took two cars and there was plenty of room. Bathrooms were very well maintained and clean. Beach access is easy and the beach itself is beautiful. We were amazed there were no bugs. 

Really Loud, minimal privacy

I would only choose this park again if I couldn't get into one of the State Parks .  We did have a FHU, but the site, as well as all of the roads, are all gravel.  We also had to level our trailer.  In our row there were no trees and nothing to separate your site from your neighbors, except a little space.  Do not arrive before 1400 unless you want to use the day use area at the jetty before you set up your site.  The official check-in time is 1530.  A check-in time for us earlier than 1400 would have resulted in an additional charge of $43.  Our site did have a picnic table and fire ring.

An Alternative to State Parks

Almost perfect campground… the bathrooms were gnarly. For 54 bucks a night I was expecting better on that side of things… other than that this site rules

Beautiful campground 

Greeat access to the beach and the jetty. Lots of great campsites. Most campsites are ok for RV's but only limited ones have hookups. Not much privacy in the RV hookup sites.

Great access to beach

Overall, the campground was nice. Free showers. There’s a nice playground for the kiddos. I stayed in the V loop and was the only camper there for the 3 nights I was there. The sites are close to each other… so if you want privacy, I would recommend going elsewhere. I could see it getting really packed and noisy during the weekends. 

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