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Nehalem Falls Campground

Its 21 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $20 drive-in sites, $15 walk-in sites, $50 group site, and it is open from mid-May to September. Nehalem Falls Campground is a State Forest campground near Wheeler, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Wheeler, Oregon

Nehalem Falls on the Nehalem River, beside the campgroundThe Nehalem River at Nehalem FallsThe Nehalem River at Nehalem FallsNehalem Falls in a historic Siuslaw National Forest photograph
Nehalem Falls on the Nehalem River, beside the campgroundThe Nehalem River at Nehalem FallsThe Nehalem River at Nehalem FallsNehalem Falls in a historic Siuslaw National Forest photograph1 / 4

Nehalem Falls on the Nehalem River, beside the campground. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Managed by
State Forest

Nehalem Falls: A 3/4-mile trail loops the campground through old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock, with views of Nehalem Falls, a low falls over a basalt ledge on the Nehalem State Scenic Waterway. (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20 drive-in sites, $15 walk-in sites, $50 group site

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
21
Tent sites
6
Group sites
1
Group site capacity
Up to 24 people
Walk-in sites
6
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

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

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 35-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
112 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 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.

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Season and winter services

Nehalem Falls Campground is open from mid-May to September , at 112 ft.

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Nehalem Falls Campground?
No. Nehalem Falls Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Nehalem Falls Campground?
Camping at Nehalem Falls Campground costs $20 drive-in sites, $15 walk-in sites, $50 group site.
How many campsites does Nehalem Falls Campground have?
Nehalem Falls Campground has 21 campsites, including 6 tent sites, 1 group site, and 6 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Nehalem Falls Campground?
Yes, Nehalem Falls Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Nehalem Falls Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Nehalem Falls Campground.
When is Nehalem Falls Campground open?
Nehalem Falls Campground is open from mid-May to September.
How long can you stay at Nehalem Falls Campground?
The stay limit at Nehalem Falls Campground is 14 days in any 35-day period.
Is there cell service at Nehalem Falls Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.5 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Nehalem Falls Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile 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.
Is there a campground host at Nehalem Falls Campground?
Yes, Nehalem Falls Campground has a campground host on site.
Who manages Nehalem Falls Campground?
Nehalem Falls Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Nehalem Falls Campground

fishypedia.com · 18 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cape Meares Lake, whose mapped center point is 18 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cape Meares Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Wheeler and campgrounds in Tillamook.

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