Nehalem Bay State Park

Park Overview

Set between the ocean and the bay, Nehalem Bay State Park is situated on a 4-mile sand spit. The campground sits among shore pines, just a sand dune away from the beach.  

A forested 1.8 mile long bike path provides a breathtaking view of the bay. You may see deer and elk grazing and a variety of birds. Kayaking, crabbing, fishing and clamming are popular activities.

2024 construction project update

Work will be underway this fall to add a new restroom and shower building, upgrade existing utilities, improve accessible campsites and repave the park entrance road. General obligation bonds approved by the 2021 Oregon Legislature will fund the project. Learn more

Day-use Areas

Two day-use areas offer access to bay or ocean with restrooms and picnic areas with fire rings.  Bayside day-use includes a boat ramp. The boat docks are seasonal (typically mid-May to mid-October).  Please check with park ahead of time.

Kayak tours and horseback rides are available through the following businesses:

Kayak Tillamook kayak tours on Nehalem Bay |  503-866-4808 

Oregon Beach Rides horseback rides |  971-237-6653

Camping and other Facilities

Campground is open year-round and accepts reservations up to 6 months in advance. D, E and F loops are first-come, first-served November 1 – April 30. Loops A, B, C, and the Horse Camps are reservable year round.

• 265 electrical sites with water
• 18 yurts (9 pet-friendly)
• Flush toilets with showers CAMPERS ONLY
• Horse camp with 17 primitive sites
• Hiker/biker camp
• Airport with 2,400' airstrip
• Airport camp with primitive fly-in campsites
• RV dump station
• Playgrounds
• One extra vehicle per site

The meeting hall is closed to reservations but remains open on a first-come, first-served basis. Please speak with staff after arrival about renting the meeting hall during your visit. The reservation closure is necessary as we consider transitioning this under-used facility to a visitor center/registration area. For more information, call the park at 503-812-0650.