Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

Campground just opened back up after redoing it -the bathrooms are very nice and the rv pads and electric is redone .

Definitely missing Angie but we have so many fond memories she still brings joy to our lives. we were without a dog for several years and we were afforded the opportunity to adopt a standard poodle last year and he has been the joy of our lives, so keep in mind you can bring another wonderful friend into your life, @block blast

Nehalem : The beach is gorgeous. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: 3.5 Usage during visit: Very full Site Privacy: None. Sites are very open Site Spacing: Very close . Site surface: Black top Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: People and children having fun. Electric Hookup: Yes Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Flush toilets. Clean Showers: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): Good reception. Setting: Park line setting with some trees Weather: Sunny skies, 70s. Bugs: None Host: Yes Rig size: Large rigs present. Note: I did not camp here. However, I spent a considerable portion of two days at the campground with friends who were camped in tents, trailers , and yurts .

Had a very nice time -campground was very clean and the bike trails were fun..

big campground, but spots had little to no privacy. shouting and music was a bit loud through the night. would probably stay again though because of the proximity to the ocean

Nehalem Bay State Park is a beautiful place. But... the sites are right on top of one another. I would not say this park is for a getaway into a nature park. It is a highly trafficked park. Nothing wrong with the park outside of the cleanliness of the showers is reflective of the massive amounts of people that use them. We were here for a week, and I never once had a clean shower. The shower heads also spray water all over, so be careful with what you don't want wet. Our picnic table was falling apart, but I know they are in the process of replacing them because several had new tops and seats on them. 

The ocean is a good hike over the dunes, but it is a beautiful, clean beach.

We had a great experience here wat bing the horseback riders at sunset on the beach.

We only stayed one night and would have loved to stay more. Beautiful older campground right on the beach. Clean restrooms and showers. Electric and water at the site with a dump station available near the campground entrance. Walking paths from the campground through the dunes and to the beach are well marked. Head out for sunset! It’s beautiful. It was cold but sunny when we visited in February.

Great beach state park! Short walk over the dune. Not terrible , but gets your blood pumping. The view of the ocean, the endless beach and the grass-covered dunes are worth the walk! We had the D loop almost to ourselves. I can imagine it feels pretty crowded in summer. The sites’ proximity to each other sees pretty standard for state parks. There is an illusion of privacy with the abundance of trees but no foliage on the trunks. We were next to our friends but didn’t feel crowded or imposed upon. The outside of the loop had angled back in sites. The inside were straight back in and shorter. Some sites are longer than others. Saw a large class A and 5th wheel comfortably backed in. We are about 48 ft with trailer and pick up and fit fine. Close to Manzanita, walking trails in the park and so many hikes nearby. Went to Short Sand Beach yesterday and it was beautiful. Granted having sunny weather helps!

It was located right next to the beach. We could hear the waves from our campsite, it was lovely. The site was clean, and had showers. We also had got a site across the street from a playground, which was great for the kiddos. It was expensive at $40/night. And staying 5 nights.. that got pricey quick! Other than the price, it was an amazing stay.

Woke up to a cup of coffee and a walk on the beach. Level sites with hook ups. Clean restroom and showers. This place is huge, I had to use my maps to get back out of the campground. It doesn't feel huge when you are at your site. 

A lot of dogs! Not usually an issue, but many people do not leash their dogs at the campground and do not have recall on their dog. As soon as I arrived two dogs ran up and jumped on me. Not ok. I'm glad my dog wasn't with me, he would have lost his mind.

This is a beautiful state park campground located with easy access to the beach and the nearby beach town of Manzanita. We were only here for a couple of nights in May, but would absolutely return to spend an entire week.

The sites are relatively close together with minimal screening between them, so camping here in a RV or trailer may be preferable over tent camping, which is effectively what we did (modified toy hauler with outside living quarters). Suggest a site along the beach side for better access and breeze. The other sites along the other rows seemed buffered by trees, which could be a plus.

The bathrooms were some of the cleanest I’ve seen at a state park…a definite plus!

The beach is gorgeous here and with limited people. The town is ~5 min drive away and offers all the quaint beach-town options you’d ever want. Great Mexican restaurant along the main strip.

This is a nice campground just over the dune from the beach. Water and electric at sites. Sites close together. Showers and bathrooms. Paved sites.

An amazing place to camp, hike, bike, or just explore. Having the ocean a short walk away, is an absolute dream. We've been a few times at different times of the year and rain or shine Nehalem Bay will always be at the top of my list.

Paved pads, nice amenities and hiking nearby. Bathrooms are a bit scant and could use some work. Showers are hot, push button operated (I hate this). Close to a small town for supplies. Sites are a bit cramped and it was extremely busy for a Sunday check-in (no holiday). Sites were clean. Inconsiderate nasty campers though. Poop-stained underwear left sitting on a shower seat, feces smeared on the women’s restroom toilet seat. Are people really this disgusting? Please, people. Keep the poop in the bowl, and clean up after your filth so no one else has to deal with it. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

The problem with reviewing your favorite place on Earth is that people will find out about that place and it will be crowded. So with that in mind: This place sucks. Don't come visit. The beach is too beautiful and it will ruin all other beaches. Same with the campground! It's too clean, the people are too nice, and the trails are too peaceful. You'll hate it. Oh! The town of Manzanita is only a short walk down the beach or the walking path and you'll thoroughly dislike the quant and charming town complete with Portland quality restaurants and even a whiskey bar. Don't even get me started on the weekly farmers market! 

*All joking aside, it really is the best place in Oregon, and please be respectful of how wonderful it is :) We camp there at least 4 times a year and every month is special.

Great camp sites, most are fairly private and lots of space between them. Well maintained, good beach access and very walking friendly with a walking and bike paths.

Tent camping. Made reservation for my visit as it's a popular place. Quiet, paved parking pads so look at site photos to see if enough room for your tent size. Be ready to climb the dunes for a breathtaking view

Visiting in a less busy time of year, this was so easy, quick and super convenient. If you come as a walk in, you can self register and pay by putting your form and money in the pay box. Nice and quiet, and nice little sites. Showers and bathrooms are nice to have as well!

October 2021– Our 3rd time to Nehalem Bay State Park. The entrance to the park is still very rough and bumpy until you actually reach the park entrance. The roads inside the park are very good, smooth and wide. Our spot B-37 was very nice except the fact of the rain for 2 days that created a pool next to the asphalt our trailer was setting on by the back of the trailer. We used the bathrooms and found the stalls were very tight to close the stall door. You had to stand directly beside the toilet to shut the door. But the bathrooms and showers where very clean and well kept. For that matter the whole park was clean and well kept.

We bought take out lunch 2 times at the Riverside Fish& Chips in Nehalem. The fish and fries were cooked to perfection. The outside of the fries were crispy and the inside was very soft, plus the coating on the outside of the fries were excellent. The fish was not greasy, well cooked and juicy on the inside.

Loved this state park campground.  Roomy, awesome beach just steps away.  Great AT&T cell service.  If you scan for over the air TV stations you'll find some here.  No Sewer, so you'll have to endure using the dump station, and can imagine it gets very busy trying to dump the tanks during the summer season.  Bring you bikes.  Play structures for the kids.  Will definitely stay here again.

Love this park - so much to do !! Hiking,walking,biking, fishing ,crabbing and walking on the beach!!

This campground is busy and crowded. Noise levels reflect that, but weren’t a problem for us in our van. We were parked a few spots down from a beach access point, and loved being able to walk out onto the dunes to watch the sunset. Many people had fires going and it’s the only place we’ve seen on our trip that allowed them given the fire ban. We had a nice stay and would return!

Right off the beach on the other side of the dunes. Easy beach access paths. Hot showers with great water pressure. Water and electric at each site. $35 a night. They also have firewood and ice til 9pm at the entrance. Very popular spot. Luckily there was a cancellation so we were able to get a spot for the night. Definitely peaceful with the waves in the background all night.

Lovely spot on the Oregon coast

We've stayed at Nehalem Bay State Park several times and always enjoy it.  In the past we have camped in our tent and we've also stayed in one of their cozy yurts.  This time was a first for us because we stayed in one of their primitive horse camp sites in our van, and had the opportunity to ride horses on the beach!  The campground has a ton of amenities and is located adjacent to the beach, bay and just minutes to Manzanita or Nehalem. Planning to return again soon!

This is a campground that would be perfect for families with younger kids. Big playground, lots of other kids running around. Wasn't ideal for our camping needs as a young couple with a dog that barks at people nearing the campsite (or in some cases running through it). Our particular site was also perhaps one of the worst locations as it backed the playground. I booked far in advance and took what was available but despite these negatives for us I can understand why this place is so popular. 

The Pros:

1. The beach and the dunes are beautiful! Love the Oregon coast and this spot is great.

2. Bathrooms and showers that were clean (although busy)

The Cons:

1. Too many kids and the noise that comes with it for our preferences

2. The price

Overall a great experience here. Would come back but would book even further in advance (like MONTHS) in order to get a better site… not backing the playground.

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.