Imagine waking up to the song of the seagull, spending your afternoon on a kayak trip around Nehalem Bay, then taking a short walk over the dunes to the beach. There you'll sit with a blanket and watch the sun set over the ocean in the shadow of Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain. Finally, snuggle down for the night while the ocean waves sing you a lullaby. This is Nehalem Bay State Park.
Many visitors find the serenity of Nehalem Bay State Park to be the most attractive feature. If you look closer you'll find a lot of ways to keep busy, though. Crabbing and fishing on Nehalem Bay are popular. For a breathtaking view of the bay, fitness and wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the 1.75 mile bike trail that circles the park airplane landing strip. Along this route and in the campground itself, you're likely to see deer grazing, a herd of elk, or a coyote crossing the road. The park is also graced with a variety of birds.
Fine dining and local boutiques in the neighboring communities of Manzanita and Nehalem offer a change of scenery from the park setting. Afternoon or moonlit walks on the beach and down to the end of the jetty enhance the serenity of this park.
Northwest Equine Outfitters operates a horse concession from the day-use area in the park during Spring Break and in summer (from Memorial Day to Labor Day). Why not spend the day and take in a guided trail or beach ride? For more information, visit their website or call 1-503-801-RIDE. Make Nehalem Bay State Park a planned destination in your vacation schedule.
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Vital stats
Fly-in camp (primitive sites) adjacent to airstrip. $3 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $25, or a 24-month permit for $40. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas.
265 electrical sites (maximum site 60 feet); 18 yurts; horse camp (17 sites with corrals); hiker/biker camp; fly-in camp adjacent to airstrip. For information only, call (503) 368-5154 or (800) 551-6949.
To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687. Discovery Season camping: from October through April, A Loop accepts reservations. At the same time of year, B and C Loops are open on a first-come, first-served basis, and D, E and F Loops are normally closed but will reopen if the other loops fill.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
May 1 to September 30
Electrical hookup: $20
Primitive/Overflow: $8
Special: $8 fly-in
Hiker/Biker: $4
Horse camp: $16
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
| | October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Electrical hookup: $16
Primitive/Overflow: $5
Special: $8 fly-in
Hiker/Biker: $4
Horse camp: $12
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
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Camping |
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Accessible camping |
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Electric |
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Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons |
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Horse camp |
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Reservations |
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Hiker/Biker |
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Playgrounds |
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Picnicking |
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Boating |
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Fishing |
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Beach access |
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Horse trail |
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Hiking trail |
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Bicycle trail |
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Beach |
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Interpretation |
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Evening programs |
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ADA restroom |
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