For vacationers, nothing can beat the beauty of the Oregon coast. The state government of Oregon has developed vast stretches of beach for public use, and for this reason there are many amazing campgrounds that are waiting to be discovered. Once you have created the camp, you will have so much work: hiking on scenic coastal paths, playing on the beach, sea fishing, photo outlets and just relaxing with the sound of the ocean surf in the background.
There are an amazing variety of photogenic objects in the coastal campgrounds of Northern Oregon. In fact, the Oregon coast is one of the most photographed places in the world. From the hundred years old wreckage of the sea schooner Peter Irdale in Ft. Stevens State Park to equestrian riders on the beach at Nehalem Bay State Park to the magnificent scenery at Cape Lookout State Park, in scenic locations.
Whether you are a luxury RV camper, center or somewhere in the middle, there are plenty of campsites to choose from. The following list of campsites from north to south is not exhaustive, but highlights some of the best campsites on the north Oregon coast.
The most northern state park on the coast of Oregon and not to be missed is Fort Stevens State Park. One of the largest public campgrounds in the country, Fort Stevens State Park has many recreational opportunities, including swimming on the lake, beach brushing, nine miles of cycling routes, six miles of hiking routes and a museum with Civil War displays.
If your number one camping criterion is fully connected to your RV, Kampers West RV Park is surrounded by natural wooded habitat and has full RV services. For fishermen there is a complete means for cleaning and storing the catch, as well as a station for the preparation and cleaning of crabs. For family reunions, there is also a large hall that can accommodate up to 100 people, and a smaller volley with a capacity of 35 people.
When you head south down the coast, Thousand Trails Campground in Primorsky District, Oregon, may like you. This is a membership object that can offer a free night to visit. With its indoor and outdoor facilities, this is a year-round place. Surrounded by picturesque and historic landmarks on the coast, you can go whale watching, hiking, cycling, fishing in salt water and swimming in the summer. Or visit the historic sites of Lewis and Clark, the Air Museum, the Primorsky Aquarium, and shops of factory stores during the cooler months. The highlight of this campsite is the indoor pool and spa.
Continuing south to Cannon Beach is the Cannon Beach RV Resort, which is also a full-service complex with an indoor pool and spa that can accommodate caravans from trailers trailers to an RV. Escape to the coast and stay in your house on the beach!
Although state parks usually do not have full connections to the RV, they offer the advantage of large spaces and beaches. The serene, long sandy ocean beach and leisure activities, including crabbing, fishing, kayaking and horseback riding, make scenic State Park Nehalem a great place to camp.
A few miles south of Rockaway Beach, on the north shore of Tillamook Bay, is the Barview County Park. Here you will find a surprisingly large campground with 69 full-fledged RV facilities and more than 200 camping sites. From this campsite you can easily reach the beach.
To complete the overview of the large tent cities on the north coast of Oregon, I can not fail to mention Cape Lookout State Park. Located on the sandy spit on the Oregon coast between Netart’s Bay and the ocean, Cape Lookout State Park has a popular camping and day zone with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and easy access to the beach. There are also two trails for hiking and beach combing.
These are some of the best campgrounds in the Oregon coast, but there are many others. There is so much beauty in this region. I am sure that you choose, you will enjoy the memories of your visit to the Oregon coast.
