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Nehalem Bay State Park Trailhead Access

Nehalem Bay State Park Trailhead Access provides easy entry to multiple recreational trails including the Nehalem Spit Jetty Trail (2-mile horse road/trail to the North Jetty) and Nehalem Bay Trail, with parking and amenities nearby.

The trailhead accesses a 4-mile sand spit between Nehalem Bay and the Pacific Ocean, offering paddling access to the bay and beach hiking with minimal elevation gain.

Day-use parking is available at the park entrance, and the nearby state park campground offers full facilities including restrooms, boat ramps, and seasonal kayak/horseback rental services.


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