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.
Make Nehalem Bay State Park a planned destination in your vacation schedule.
Interpretive Programs & Events Offered Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend. Programs are open to the public and include:
Junior Ranger programs for kids ages 6-12
Evening Programs featuring nature and/or history talks
Guided Hikes &
Special Events
Junior Ranger programs take place at 10:30 am everyday and are located in back of the Amphitheater at the picnic table area. Amphitheater is located before loop D. Evening Programs are held at the Amphitheater. Times may vary, but are generally 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. (dusk). Topics highlight various resources at the park and include tidepools, whales, seals & sea lions, park history, invasive species, elk, tides, etc. Nights can be chilly, so wear warm clothing and bring a blanket.
Additional activities offered at our neighboring parks include tide walks at Ecola and Oswald West State Park. For a schedule please see the weekly schedule or the appropriate park page. For more information, please see event links below or the attached, printable weekly schedule. For questions regarding programs, please call the park at (503) 368-5943.
Vital stats Fly-in camp (primitive sites) adjacent to airstrip. $5 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $30 or a 24-month permit for $50. 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.
Pet friendly yurts and cabins Two rustic yurts are now pet friendly to dogs and cats. There’s an optional $10 per night contribution to help us cover the additional costs to keep these pet-friendly units open. Limit 2 pets. Call 1-800-452-5687 and make your reservation (online reservations unavailable). More information and list of all campgrounds with pet friendly yurts and cabins.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season) Electrical/Water hookup: $20 Special: $6 fly-in Hiker/Biker (per person/per night): $5 Horse camp: $15 Yurt: $36 Extra vehicle: $5 Daily day use: $5 Yearly day use: $30
May 1 to September 30 Electrical/Water hookup: $24 Special: $10 fly-in Hiker/Biker (per person/per night): $5 Horse camp: $19 Yurt: $36 Extra vehicle: $5 Daily day use: $5 Yearly day use: $30
Two rustic yurts are now pet friendly to dogs and cats. There’s an optional $10 per night contribution to help us cover the additional costs to keep these pet-friendly units open. Limit 2 pets. Call 1-800-452-5687 and make your reservation (online reservations unavailable). More 
