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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.
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 change)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Electrical hookup: $16
Primitive/Overflow: $5
Hiker/Biker: $4
Horse camp: $12
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $20
Electrical hookup: $20
Primitive/Overflow: $8
Special: $4
Hiker/Biker: $4
Horse camp: $16
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
Services
Camping Accessible camping Electric
Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons Showers Dump station
Horse camp Reservations Hiker/Biker
Playgrounds Picnicking Boating
Fishing Beach access Horse trail
Hiking trail Bicycle trail Beach
Interpretation Evening programs ADA restroom
Year-round Restrooms
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