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| Cyclist with all his stuff at Bullards Beach State Park hiker-biker camp |
Here it is: I finally compiled what I think is a comprehensive list of established campsites on the Oregon Coast Trail, along with some glaring gaps noted. I hope this is helpful (you won't find this level of detail in my Day Hiking: Oregon Coast. Sorry.)
Download campground list
Updated 5-9-19
A few notes:
Most nights you can camp at developed campgrounds
just off the beach that have hiker-biker
campsites (shared with other hikers and cyclists, no reservations needed
and always have room, showers included, typically $8 or $9 in 2019).
You can camp at other public campgrounds that do not have hiker-biker camps (county
or US Forest Service), but those may be more expensive and may not have
an available campsite. No showers at USFS campgrounds.
You can camp
on the beach except adjacent to city limits or state parks (Google the city
or park name to see the boundaries); I mention a few options in my list but there are
many others. Please avoid burying your poo and instead use nearby toilets if
possible. Bring your own water. Obviously be aware of the tide and camp well
above the high tide line.
You can camp at the private campgrounds listed on the list (typically more expensive, some
more welcoming to backpacking tent campers than others).
I also mention a few “primitive
campsites”: established flat places to pitch a tent, usually in a
remote area, no toilet or water (or $$).
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| Backpacker camp atop Tillamook Head |
