Nehalem Bay State Park
State Park · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Camping
- 895 acres
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. GO Bond project complete Work was completed Fall 2025 to add a new restroom and shower building, upgrade existing utilities, improve accessible campsites and repave the park entrance road. General obligation bonds appr
Plan your visit
Trails & hiking
Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Trail
Camping
Camping · Primitive Camping · Dump Station · Shower
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Cabins & lodging
Cabin · Lodging
Availability & booking: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
- Managed by
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Getting there
Things to do
Activities & features: Amphitheater · Beach · Boating · Fishing · Interpretive Signage · Paddling · Pets Allowed · Picnic Area · Playground · Surfing · Wildlife Viewing
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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-09-12