Nehalem Bay State Park beach
Dog-friendly ocean beach with seasonal snowy plover restrictions on the spit; pets on a 6-ft leash within the park, direct control on the open shore.
Season: Spit south of day-use area restricted Mar 15 – Sep 15 (plover nesting)
The rules, verified
- Mar 15–Sep 15: spit south of the main day-use area is wet-sand foot/equestrian traffic only
- Leash ≤6 ft within park boundaries
- 9 pet-friendly yurts in the campground
Set by Oregon Parks & Recreation Department. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Hug Point State Recreation Site
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Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
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Cannon Beach
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Rooster Rock State Park — off-leash area
Off-leash zone
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Verified against: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department — official source (checked 2026-06-11).
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