4.44217 reviewsPrice
$31 - $86/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
265 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$31 - $86/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
265 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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34600 Garey St, NEHALEM, Oregon, 97131, United States
This campground gets 2 cancellations/wk on average — set an alert, we'll notify you instantly.
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Learn more about alerts →Families with bikes will get the most out of this place: the 2-mile loop trail runs right through the campground, the beach is a short walk over the dunes, and Loop A has the best shade. Fall is the sweet spot, quieter crowds and clearer skies than peak summer.
Site privacy is genuinely scarce here. Sites are small and tightly packed, and quiet hours don't always hold on summer weekends. Solo campers or couples wanting seclusion will find the density exhausting fast.
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Rated higher than 89% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 193 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Fall delivers the best camping window. September and October bring daytime highs in the 50s–60s°F with crisp mornings, clear skies, and fewer summer fog days. Beaches empty after Labor Day while facilities stay open. Bird migration peaks and seal activity picks up in the bay. Wind can be cold and persistent year-round, so bring layers even in warmer months. Winter storms are dramatic but the campground stays open for RVs that can handle rain and coastal gusts.
Fall called the best window: crisp days, clearer skies and emptier beaches after Labor Day.
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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.
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Loop A is praised for extra shade and well-maintained facilities.
Site B4 is noted for its proximity to the playground and amenities, with ample space for vehicles and tents.
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