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Nehalem Bay State Park

Its 281 sites are reservable through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica), and camping costs Residents: electric $29-$55, horse $20-$45 a night (2026 statewide ranges). Nehalem Bay State Park is a State Park campground near Manzanita, Oregon.

Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica)

State Park · Manzanita, Oregon

Temporary beach fort/shelter, Oregon CoastNehalem Bay State Airport, Tillamook County, Oregon, United StatesThe beach at Nehalem Bay State Park on the Pacific Ocean. Tillamook County
Temporary beach fort/shelter, Oregon CoastNehalem Bay State Airport, Tillamook County, Oregon, United StatesThe beach at Nehalem Bay State Park on the Pacific Ocean. Tillamook County1 / 3

Temporary beach fort/shelter, Oregon Coast. Photo: Llywrch, CC BY 4.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites

It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Nehalem Bay State Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Book a site
Fee
Residents: electric $29-$55, horse $20-$45 a night (2026 statewide ranges)
Booking window
Same day up to 6 months in advance
Cancellations
Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.

Source: stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
281
RV sites
264
Accessible sites
8
Hookups
Some sites
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 nights in any 30-night period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
53 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

45.7091, -123.9315 in Tillamook. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Sites at Nehalem Bay State Park are reserved through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) (https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/oregon-state-parks/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402191). Booking window: Same day up to 6 months in advance.
How much does it cost to camp at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Camping at Nehalem Bay State Park costs Residents: electric $29-$55, horse $20-$45 a night (2026 statewide ranges).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.
How many campsites does Nehalem Bay State Park have?
Nehalem Bay State Park has 281 campsites, including 264 RV sites. 8 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Yes, 8 sites are designated accessible at Nehalem Bay State Park.
Does Nehalem Bay State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Nehalem Bay State Park have hookups; others do not. 264 sites take RVs and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Yes, Nehalem Bay State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Nehalem Bay State Park.
How long can you stay at Nehalem Bay State Park?
The stay limit at Nehalem Bay State Park is 14 nights in any 30-night period.
Is there cell service at Nehalem Bay State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Nehalem Bay State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Nehalem Bay State Park?
Nehalem Bay State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Nehalem Bay State Park

fishypedia.com · 14 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cape Meares Lake, whose mapped center point is 14 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cape Meares Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Oswald West State Park (4.4 miles to its center) , and Ecola State Park (15 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

First-come Nehalem Falls Campground Wheeler · State Forest Season mid-May to September Fee $20 drive-in sites, $15 walk-in sites, $50 group site Reservable Barview Jetty County Campground Rockaway Beach · County Season Year-round Fee $43/night pull-through full hookup, $38 back-in, $32 blue tent, $27 brown tent, $9 hiker-biker; $11 per registration Reservable Port of Garibaldi RV Park Garibaldi · Other Agency Season Not on record Fee $64 per night ($58 off season); weekly and monthly rates available Reservable Kilchis River County Campground Idaville · County Season Year-round Fee $32/night blue site (tent or RV that fits, dry camping), $27 brown tent site, $9 hiker-biker; $11 per registration

More campgrounds: camping near Manzanita and campgrounds in Tillamook.

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Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Residents: electric $29-$55, horse $20-$45 a night (2026 statewide ranges)
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