Camping on the Oregon Coast

From vintage Airstreams in Pacific City to tent camping in Barview, there is no shortage of camping on the Tillamook Coast. Here are just a couple of examples to get your vacation started in Tillamook County.

Barview Jetty County Campground

One of the best-kept camping secrets is Barview Jetty County Campground on the north side of the jetty. This Oregon Coast campground offers plenty of tent sites surrounded by native forest and sand dunes, RV sites, hot showers, and trails through the woods to the beach.

There is a brief two-minute walk to Barview’s dramatically amazing beachfront, which is only half a mile long but very broad, creating a welcoming sandy shoreline. Things to do at Barview include skin-diving, surfing, hiking, scuba diving and, of course, fishing!

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Enjoy Our County Parks System

In all, Tillamook County Parks has six campgrounds and parks with over 600 campsites from Rockaway Beach to Pacific City, along with a system of 21 boat launches and 10 day use areas throughout Tillamook County.

Each offers diverse camping experiences from primitive camping to full hook up RV sites, and allows users to experience Tillamook County’s spectacular beaches and magnificent old-growth rainforests, areas that welcome users of all experience levels to enjoy the great outdoors and wild places of Tillamook County.

Additional camping sites on the Oregon Coast are located at Cape Lookout State Park and Nehalem Bay State Park.

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When you’re camping, you experience nature in a way that just can’t be replicated. And it affords you plenty of time to be active and explore. Oregon’s North Coast is full of great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Gear up to go hiking and biking along the beaches and mountain trails here. Take out a kayak or paddleboard on one of the lakes or bays. There are plenty of rental options, even if you don’t have your own equipment! The county’s famous water trails offer a fantastic way to see the shore.

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Looking for a unique place to park your RV?

Try Neskowin Creek RV Resort. Set within a forest on a coastline, this campground is unlike any other. It is a fully gated community with 24-hour security. Even the most prestigious motor coach will feel safe and sound. Within the enclosed gate you will find tons of fun, including a basketball court, tennis court, heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, shuffleboard, game room, and a playground for the kids.

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Photo by Matt Swain

Another option is the Big Spruce RV Park and Boat Rental in Netarts. It’s pet-friendly, with WiFi and laundry available to make your stay comfortable. And you’ll be close to town, so you have easy access to restaurants, museums and historic sites—without giving up the sounds of nature and the ease of traveling in your RV.

Other places to set up your RV in the area include Hart’s Camp and Thousand Trails.

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When it gets cold, you can chill here…

Winter can offer some of the most peaceful camping experiences to the well-prepared explorer. With a little extra gear—some insulating layers, a waterproof tent cover and a sleeping bag equipped for cooler temps, for starters—you can still hike, paddle and sleep in nature, no matter the weather. Without as many people around, many adventure-seekers have a better experience in the winter, when they can enjoy more seclusion on the Coast.

Check out the Tillamook Coast RV/Camping directory for more great choices for camping on the Oregon Coast.