Nehalem draws RV travelers with Nehalem Bay's crashing waves and the Nehalem River's quiet bends. Surf at nearby Short Sands Beach or hike Oswald West's fern-choked trails. Six RV parks in our directory put you steps from these spots, with sites starting at $31 a night.
Nehalem nestles where the Nehalem River spills into Nehalem Bay, a playground for kayakers, crabbers, and beachcombers. Head to Manzanita five miles north for seven miles of firm sand perfect for walks at low tide. Oswald West State Park lies just south, its 2,500 acres bursting with old-growth Sitka spruce and secret coves. Locals fire up the annual Nehalem River Salmon Bake in October, grilling fresh catches over open flames.
Nehalem Bay State Park anchors your stay with ocean-view sites from $31 nightly, ideal for beach lovers and big rigs. Nehalem Shores RV Park hugs the river, drawing families who fish and swim. Forest campers choose Tillamook State Forest's Nehalem Falls Campground, pet-friendly with 50-amp hookups, drinking water, and campfires. Nearby Cook Creek Campground suits groups amid waterfalls and towering trees.
Nehalem shines for Nehalem Bay beaches and Nehalem River kayaking. Anglers chase salmon runs, while hikers tackle Oswald West State Park trails just minutes away. Families join the fall Salmon Bake for grilled fresh fish amid coastal forests.
Find six RV parks near Nehalem, including Nehalem Bay State Park and Nehalem Shores RV Park. Tillamook State Forest's Nehalem Falls and Cook Creek Campgrounds sit ten miles east with amps and water. All cluster within 15 miles for easy bay access.
Yes, Nehalem Falls Campground and Cook Creek Campground in Tillamook State Forest welcome pets. Nehalem Bay State Park allows dogs on leashes too. Expect forested sites with trails where pups roam free after beach walks.