If you’re in search of an amazing Oregon Coast beach camping experience, you’re at the right place. Camping Oregon coast is a great way for families and adventurers to get outside and connect with nature because of its untamed hills, ancient forests, and rugged coastal shores.
Enjoying the seclusion and peace of the Oregon coast is the main goal of beach camping,so we’ve come up with a list of the best camping Oregon coast spots in one place, to help you decide which will be your next Oregon camping adventure.
17. Nehalem Bay State Park
Nehalem Bay State Park is located on a 4-mile long sand spit that is tucked between the bay and the ocean. Nehalem Bay State Park is 86 miles west of Portland on the north Oregon Coast. It offers a campground, two day use areas, and a range of family friendly activities.
The campground is surrounded by rolling dunes that divide it from the beach, positioned through a sea of shore pines. You can get to the beach and start making sandcastles, flying a kite, or just chilling to the sound of the waves while taking a trip over the dunes. Beachcombing may reveal unique finds, such as agates, shells, and occasionally glass floats. Cap off the day with a sunset beneath Neah-kah-nie Mountain, overlooking the ocean.
16. Cape Lookout State Park
It takes one and a half hours to get to Cape Lookout State Park from Portland through the scenic route of Wilson River pass. Stop along the route to take in the breathtaking scenery, some excellent fishing, and waterfalls.
Situated on a sand spit between Netarts Bay and the ocean, Cape Lookout is a beloved campground and an area that offers great ocean views and convenient access to the beach.
This is a popular beach for beachcombing, and the park is said to be a good place to find glass floats. Hiking and walking trails spanning over eight miles wander through a green old-growth forest. For over two miles, the Cape Lookout trail hugs the headland. At the end of the trail is a bench. Admire the scenery! Along with other wildlife, you might spot one or two whales in here.
15. Fort Stevens State Park
One of the most gorgeous towns on the Oregon Coast is Astoria, Oregon. One of the biggest campgrounds on the Oregon Coast is located in Fort Stevens State Park, which is located at the very tip of northwest Oregon.
Despite having 300 tent sites and 150 RV sites, this campground is very popular and sells out quickly, especially in the summer.
Campers can enjoy features like hot showers, running water, and flushing toilets next to an amphitheatre that fills with enthusiastic kids while parents organise the day’s activities.
For those who enjoy history, camping at Fort Stevens is a great option as it was once a real military fort. Stop by the centre for visitors to learn about the history of the fort before starting your designed tour through all of the barracks and bunkers.
14.Harris Beach State Park
In here, breathtaking views are the main attraction. Found in close proximity to the amazing Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Harris Beach State Park is a wonderful Oregon Coast campground that lives up to its reputation.
Each of the 90 RV and 60 tent sites has a picnic table, fire ring, and paved parking space. There is also running water, toiletries, and showers available.
With these luxuries and the breathtaking views from easily accessible surrounding viewpoints, it’s no wonder this is one of the best campgrounds along the Oregon Coast!
- Fee: $35 per night
13. Wright’s for Camping
The truth is that Cannon Beach is the most admired beach in Oregon. Fortunately, Wright’s for Camping has a great location next to Cannon Beach, making it the ideal choice for anyone looking to camp close to the Tufted Puffins at Haystack Rock.
Since 1959, the family run campground Wright’s for Camping has been in business. Families with kids will love this Oregon Coast camping area, which has 22 campsites, hot showers, drinking water, and laundry aswell.
- Fee: $42 per night
12. Tillamook Head Backpackers
Found on Indian Beach close to Ecola State Park is a rustic campsite called Tillamook Head Backpackers Camp. Being one of the few, extremely rare free campsites along the Oregon Coast, this is my first choice whenever I’m in northern Oregon and one of the most gorgeous camping areas on the coast.
Since there is no car access and a moderate 4.5 mile hike with 1,200 feet elevation gain to the campsite, this free campground is first come, first served.
Meanwhile, since there isn’t running water, the campsite isn’t the best choice for families with young children.
However, the solitude of this campsite completely makes up for its lack of amenities. If you want to get away from the crowds, this Oregon Coast campsite is a great choice.
- Fee: FREE
11. Sunset Bay State Park
Because of the bay’s protective effect against severe coastal weather, Sunset Bay State Park is famous for its peaceful waters.
For those who want to explore Coos Bay, the Sunset Bay State Park Campground is a fantastic choice because it’s close to the beach.
Along with great facilities like hot showers, flushing toilets, and running water, the campsite is suitable for tent campers, RVs, those who hike and cyclists.
- Fee: $19 (tents) – $33 (full amenities)
10. Loon Lake Campground
I have been camping at Look Lake since I was roughly 8 years old, so this location holds special meaning for me.. Loon Lake is one of the best coastal campsites for family camping because it has it all. Both tent camping and RV hookups are available at Loon Lake. In case you run out, there is a place close by that sells drinks, snacks, ice, and whatever else you might need. Since the place can get pricey, we suggest to pack extra stuff. Reedsport is the nearest town, and getting there will require at least 45 minutes of driving.
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9. Cape Blanco State Park
Found north of Humbug Mountain and Port Orford, at the westernmost point of the state, is a stunning but frequently windy campground. Trails from the campground descend to the shoreline and the neighbouring lighthouse.
Hiking trails spanning over eight miles connect the beach, ocean vista viewpoints, Sixes River fishing spots, and lighthouse. You can experience a 150 acre open riding area across from the horse camp, or ride a seven mile trail.
This little park is fantastic. Although there is always wind here, it is mostly blocked by the trees. It’s worth stopping by Port Orford and the lighthouse.
- Fee:$22
8. Tillicum Beach Campground
This loved coastal campsite is located exactly halfway between Waldport and Yachats. Enjoying the beach in any weather condition is possible at Tillicum Beach Campground, including warm, sunny, rainy, and all in between. There are beachfront campsites at the campground, as well as some with electric hookups.
Here, there are endless areas of sand and a tidy, built walkway with metal railings. There are two stairways that lead from the campground to the the shore, so you can watch the sunset from your campsite. One of the the coolest Forest Service campgrounds in the area is this one, which has 59 campsites, RV spots, and even a small amphitheatre with electricity and a big outdoor movie screen.
- Fee:$23
7. Hares Canyon Horse Camp
This campground is in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park, a more recent addition to the Oregon State Parks system, which spans over 1,500 acres and offers a wide range of horseback riding paths. It is only 34 miles from Portland.
Camping is available here only from March 1 to November 1st, so make bookings in advance as spaces fill up quickly. There are fifteen fully equipped campsites with water and electricity, complete with horse stalls. Toilets and hot showers are available, as well as manure bins.
6. Jones Creek Campground
Jones Creek Campground is found in Northwest Oregon, close to Tillamook State Forest. This is a really nice campground with lots of nearby activities to keep you entertained. As of 2020, sites at Jones Creek cost between $15 and $20 per night. Drive-up sites are $20 and walk-in sites are $15.
The campsites are moderate in size, provide plenty of shade and underbrush, and fair privacy. There are currently 42 campsites at Jones Creek Campground. Jones Creek generally stays open from May to September, but the virus forced the site’s closure in 2020. To find out how the campground is doing, it would be a good idea to get in touch with the ranger station before you leave.
- Fee: $15 – $20
5. Keenig Creek Campground
Keenig Creek Campground is located 18 miles east of Tillamook, Oregon, straight off the Wilson River Highway. This rustic location is next to Keenig Creek, above the Wilson River. In addition to fishing and lots of swimming holes, the campground offers 12 small walk in tent sites, two day use picnicking sites, and a trailhead to the Wilson River Trail.
Keenig Creek campgrounds come equipped with a fire grate, picnic table, and tent pad. The Wilson River Trail is a scenic 21 mile route that runs from Keenig Creek to Elk Creek Trailheads, if you’re up for an intensive hike. There are multiple access points to this trail, one of which is the Keenig Creek Trailhead.
Fee: $42
4.Jack Morgan Park
This eleven-acre parcel is situated at mile marker 17.5, on both sides of State Highway 229. There are cement vault toilets, an area for picnics with tables, and a boat ramp into the Siletz River on the west side of the highway. In the summer, swimming, fishing, drifting, and kayaking are all extremely popular. Try your chance to capture some juicy Chinook and Steelhead by dropping your lure. The park’s west side is open for free day use only.
Situated beside Hough Creek on the east side of the highway, the private campground is encircled by spruce trees. There are 17 campsites with picnic tables and fireplaces or barbecue pits available. Nearby, visitors can find drinkable water.
The Jack Morgan Park Campground is accessible for camping throughout the year.
Fee: FREE
3. Jessie M. Honeyman State Park
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, formerly known as Camp Woahink, is found on Highway 101 in Lincoln City, Oregon, three miles south of Florence. This location, which is very famous, is called Honeyman State Park. You’ll have a blast here with more than 200 campsites, access for all-terrain vehicles, swimming, fishing, and sandboarding. The park is bordered to the west by the 27,212-acre Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
Booking as far ahead as six months in advance will guarantee your place. There are 187 tent sites with nearby water, 10 yurts, 121 electrical sites with water, and 47 full hookup campsites available for camping here. There are hot showers in the bathrooms and firewood for sale.
- Fee: Start at $21
2. Beverly Beach State Park
A spot with an ocean view can be booked here, if you’re fortunate enough to get it! There’s a famous path that crosses under the highway and emerges onto the long stretch of sandy beach that stretches from Otter Rock headlands to Yaquina Head, where you can see the lighthouse.
Nestled between Cape Foulweather and Yaquina Head, Beverly Beach State Park offers a relaxing campground surrounded by forest. Steps separate you from the ocean beach and these fantastic sites as well as the park’s day use area.
Some of the things to look forward to here are the Oregon Coast Aquarium, tidepools filled with marine life, and viewpoints for whale watching. With Newport so close by, there are plenty of stores and eateries in the area.
There are 128 tent sites, 75 electrical sites, 53 full hookups, and 21 rustic yurts at Beverly Beach. You are only allowed to bring one vehicle per campsite, and there will be additional fees for every extra vehicle. Two vehicles, including the tow car, are the most allowed per site.
- Fee: $23 (Full Hook-up $37 )
1. Carl G. Washburne State Park
With native plants and trees acting as a fence between you and the highway, Washburne lies on the east side of Highway 101. A reservation is required for the two yurts, but otherwise, the large campsites are first come, first served. From the campsites, there are a number of trails that go to the shore, places to see wildlife, and second growth forests. These trails range in difficulty.
There’s space to watch whales, hunt agates, beachcomb, and have a picnic at the five-mile sandy beach and day use area located beneath the highway via a walking trail. You can access the historic Heceta Head lighthouse through a junction with the Heceta Head trail via another trail. You can hear the surf pounding at night in the campground.
Elk have been noticed roaming into the campground along the creek that runs through it. In spring, wild rhododendron blooms.
- Fee: $36 (Full Hook-up)
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