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Nehalem Bay State Park
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Nehalem Bay State Park

Manzanita, Oregon
4.7 (2055 reviews)

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About Nehalem Bay State Park

Nehalem Bay State Park is a popular state park near Manzanita, Oregon offering 265 sites for campers and RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities this destination provides.

Nestled along Oregon's stunning north coast, Nehalem Bay State Park offers RV travelers an exceptional escape into the Pacific Northwest's natural splendor. Located near the charming coastal town of Manzanita, this expansive state park encompasses over 265 sites across beautiful, well-maintained grounds that cater to RVers of all experience levels.

The park's location is truly its greatest asset. You'll find yourself just minutes from the dramatic Oregon coastline, where rugged headlands meet sandy beaches perfect for exploration and photography. Nehalem Bay itself provides a tranquil backdrop, with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife observation. The area is renowned for its temperate rainforest ecosystem, meaning lush greenery, towering Sitka spruce trees, and an abundance of hiking trails that wind through old-growth forest.

Manzanita, a quintessential coastal village just a short drive away, perfectly captures the essence of the Oregon coast. This laid-back community features excellent local restaurants, galleries, antique shops, and farmers markets where you can pick up fresh local produce and provisions. The nearby town of Cannon Beach is also within easy reach, offering iconic landmarks like Haystack Rock and miles of pristine sandy beaches.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the region delivers year-round adventure. Hiking trails throughout the park and surrounding areas offer everything from gentle forest walks to more challenging coastal ridge hikes with panoramic ocean views. Birdwatchers will delight in the diversity of species, while anglers can try their luck in the bay for salmon and steelhead depending on the season.

The park itself provides all the essential amenities you need for comfortable camping, including convenient dump stations, well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities, picnic tables at each site, and fire rings for cozy evenings. The pet-friendly policy means your furry companions can enjoy the adventure too. Whether you're seeking solitude in nature, family bonding time, or a base for coastal exploration, this park welcomes you seasonally from April through October, making it an ideal destination for spring and fall getaways when the weather is particularly pleasant and crowds are manageable.
265

Total Sites

4.7

Rating

2,055

Reviews

Amenities & Features

Amenities

Dump Station
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Showers
Restrooms

Booking & Operations

Pet Friendly

Park Details

Season April - October
Total Sites 265

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Manzanita is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

Oregon weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Manzanita.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Manzanita. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Nehalem Bay State Park Reviews

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John Mitchell

Mar 18, 2026

4.0

Google Review by John Mitchell

The campground was very nice overall. Easy to find amenities, access to the beach was convenient, clean, organized campsites. Partially covered picnic table on our deck made making meals better. Our only issue (and the one reason we left a day early) was the mattress pads on the bed and fold down couch. They were too hard, my hips would start to ache (I’m a side sleeper). Not everyone will have th... The campground was very nice overall. Easy to find amenities, access to the beach was convenient, clean, organized campsites. Partially covered picnic table on our deck made making meals better. Our only issue (and the one reason we left a day early) was the mattress pads on the bed and fold down couch. They were too hard, my hips would start to ache (I’m a side sleeper). Not everyone will have the same issue, but when it comes to sleep and camping that’s a deal breaker for us.

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jenni walz

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by jenni walz

We're staying at the horse camp and it's great they have flesh toilets now! The new metal stalls are great and the Bay trail, Dunes riding and Beach riding our wonderful! Miles and miles and miles of exploring!!

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Isa Dean

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Isa Dean

I'm camping with a popup trailer at the comfortable, and beautiful Nahalem State Park Campground. Spacious campsites with loads of green level space for tents or for hanging out. Dogs allowed on leash and off-leash at the beach. Thoughtfully set up with places to deposit dog bags and get additional ones as you're walking through. There's a brand new and especially nice bathroom building near my si... I'm camping with a popup trailer at the comfortable, and beautiful Nahalem State Park Campground. Spacious campsites with loads of green level space for tents or for hanging out. Dogs allowed on leash and off-leash at the beach. Thoughtfully set up with places to deposit dog bags and get additional ones as you're walking through. There's a brand new and especially nice bathroom building near my site (D43). Some sites are shaded (which also protects you from the wind on windy days). Both bathroom and shower buildings were clean and well kept. It feels really nice here, and while you have to climb over what amounts to a large sand dune to get to the beach - what a lovely beach it is. This park is far enough from 101 to be very quiet. Prices are much more reasonable than private RV parks. I enjoyed the new looking water and electric hookups (50A, 20A, 110V). There are warm lights that come on by the hookups at dark and add a bit of charm.

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Steve Kuehl

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Steve Kuehl

Thought I would do a winter review of this amazing destination... - Hundreds of sites = paved and easy to park - Shade or no shade spots with ample parking ops - Clean hook-ups with night lights on each station - Dishwashing drain pits scattered throughout the sites - The BATHROOMS...I cannot stress enough how these are destination bathrooms...the new ADA facilities nearest to the C20+ block need... Thought I would do a winter review of this amazing destination... - Hundreds of sites = paved and easy to park - Shade or no shade spots with ample parking ops - Clean hook-ups with night lights on each station - Dishwashing drain pits scattered throughout the sites - The BATHROOMS...I cannot stress enough how these are destination bathrooms...the new ADA facilities nearest to the C20+ block need their own review site..list includes they are heated, they are the cleanest I have ever seen, soap provided, the space in each individual stall is ample, the dishwashing stations have immediate hot water...and I have to say again as I camp in 40 degree weather here - they are heated... - Beach is a short walk to miles of wet sand or dune sand if you wish...sunsets are as I have seen in pictures for years...and the wildlife is right there for you - so be wary if your dogs are off leash.. - Dump stations are easy to access... - Late fall is an amazing time to be here as there are five campers in the nearby camping streets with dozens empty all around us...a dream should you stay for an extended time - which I can see all of these campers are doing... - If you are a camper that is using the ADA - site C21 is a dream for you - across from the new bathrooms, sunrise directly onto your site and the walkway is lit right up to the doors, there are two sites a couple feet closer but this one keeps you out of the walkways everyone uses to get there...plus this is the only site with extra extra blacktop for stuff... As a side note - this is the only park I have seen with that extensive of a recycle separation area - ALL of the dumpsters are seven feet tall and are of no threat to overflow..(down from the bathrooms in the D loop)...

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Jodie Davis

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jodie Davis

Beautiful campground. The walk to the beach is very close and easy. Clean bathrooms. The playground was interesting. It is for older kids or adults not really a playground more like an exercise area. We loved the campground overall and we will go back if we can. Wished we had more time to explore the area

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