Nestled between the ocean and the bay, Nehalem Bay State Park is situated at the beginning of a 3 mile long sand spit.  Located 86 miles west of Portland along the north Oregon Coast, Nehalem Bay State Park features a campground, several day-use areas and a variety of recreational opportunities for the whole family.  

Situated among a sea of shore pines, the campground borders rolling dunes that separate the campground from the beach.  A walk over the dunes and you’re at the beach building sand castles, flying a kite or relaxing to the sound of the ocean.  Beach-combing can produce special rewards – treasures that include agates, shells, and occasionally glass floats.  End the day with a sun set over the ocean in the shadow of Neah-kah-nie Mountain. 

A forested 1.8 mile long bike path provides a breathtaking view of the bay for recreation and wildlife enthusiasts.  Along this route, and in the campground itself, you're likely to see deer grazing, a herd of elk, a coyote crossing the road and a variety of birds.  Nehalem Bay is part of the Nehalem Water Trail, a popular route for kayaking enthusiasts.  Crabbing, fishing, and clamming are also popular past times on the bay. 

Some noteworthy features of the park are a 2,400 foot airstrip that offers the unique opportunity of a fly-in camp.  A hiker-biker camp offers a walk-in campsite for hikers and bikers traveling up and down the coast.  Yurts are available as an alternative camping experience. Primitive horse camp sites offer horse enthusiasts a place to camp with several miles of trails and beach to explore.  Fine dining and local boutiques in the neighboring communities of Manzanita and Nehalem offer a change of scenery from the park setting.

Campground info

• Approximately 265 electrical sites with water
• 18 yurts (two pet friendly)
• Hot showers and flush toilets
• Horse camp with more than 15 primitive sites
• Hiker/biker camp
• Airport camp with primitive sites
• RV dump station
• Meeting hall

Universal Access
Three campsites (A13, A30 & A44) and all yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities.  ADA accessible restrooms are located in loops A and F, at the Meeting Hall and the two Day Use areas.