Nehalem Bay State Park on the Oregon Coast
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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Our first fun stop of this season's 2018-19 RV snowbird travels finds up camped a Nehalem Bay State Park on the Oregon Coast. The campground and beach are beautiful, and it makes a good base station explore this northern region of the coast.
In this video, I show you our campsite and a little bit of the campground. I also take you for a walk out to the breach and show an overview of the area from high up on one of the 101 highways many viewpoints.
Stay tuned as I have 2 more videos on the way from visits to nearby Cannon Beach, one of our all-time favs. I have some highlights from our afternoon there and an exceptional late day sunset scene. Cheers, Ray
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She is with you in spirit, as long as you remember her. So sorry for your loss
Just love the beaches, and to listen to the ocean at night
That is EXACTLY what I was thinking when you took us down the beach.......Angie would have loved that little jaunt!!
sharon riome me too.
Our favorite campground. Love walking on the beach to Manzanita.
Beautiful. America is a beautiful place.
It sure is, blessed with natural beauty and an amazing variety of landscapes.
My favorite OR coast beach state campground. How lucky you were to have such beautiful weather this time of year. It is so busy in summer but you can always get away from people if you are willing to walk south along the beach. We like to bike in this area. Manzanita had a tornado 2 years ago. Good pizza place there.
Great video! My son, our dog and I were there over thanksgiving 2018, heading back there in the morning for a few days. Lucky you seeing the whales. Eight years and we haven’t seen any....yet.
Love that campground, had deer come into camp and eat carrots from our hands, also had many elk wandering through during our visit.
We just got back from there. We usually go in the off season. The last two loops (not the horse camp loop) only get 10-20% occupied after Sept. You can save yourself the $8 unless you’re really uncomfortable about it or want to stay in the first two loops. I’ve not seen those full either in the off season. We’ve never had an issue. Summer time; you better book 6-9 months or more in advance. It fills up as does everything down there. All beaches in Oregon are public; not private; so you have full access. Lots of great areas very close by. All the State campgrounds are wonderful.
Just beautiful but as you mentioned missing Angie. She will always be with you in spirit.
I miss Angies collar jingling while you walk. Great video Ray.
exactly what I was thinking, as Ray strolled through the dunes
So sorry about Angie. Peace and healing to you and Anne. Travel safe.
It takes a while to leave an old friend behind and move on. When my old fella passed early this year I debated long and hard whether I would get another dog. In May I got another puppy and man o man has he been a pain in the arse. He has also been a loving dog and does things that separates himself from his predecessor. While dogs are major commitments, they also provide countless hours of enjoyment and companionship.
Beautiful coastline. I've driven from Washington to San Diego in my past, and it was one of the highlights of my life!
I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm loving that new camera!!! I didn't see much of any boat traffic out there but a did catch a glimpse of a white spot on the horizon about 5:44. Safe travels to you both!!!
Me too! Sometimes I see fishing boats out there.
That’s a beautiful spot. Angie is definitely missed. Live that view from up the rocks. Boy California is getting bad with the fires.
Yeah, looking at the satellite map it reminds me of BC this last summer. Smoke blowing everywhere.
Beautiful beach! I too miss the jingle of Angie's tags in the background as you walk the sand @9:40. Looking forward to your new snow bird adventures!
Love the beach and campground. That is some really awesome vistas. Even though it was 11 months ago. Like many I miss little Angie...but not like you guys I am sure! (
Such a relaxing walk. I do miss the jingle of Angie's dog tags. it's funny how sounds are such a big part of living with a dog.
Missing Angie for sure. I'll be following your snowbird journey with interest. Glad to here you're loving the truck. The new camera footage looks awesome. Be safe.
Cheers from B.C.
Thanks. :)
You have this lifestyle down pat! So looking forward to another winter of adventures. Yes, Angie, truly is with you both in spirit.
Definitely missing Angie but we have so many fond memories she still brings joy to our lives. we were without a dog for several years and we were afforded the opportunity to adopt a standard poodle last year and he has been the joy of our lives, so keep in mind you can bring another wonderful friend into your life
I don't know but I couldn't help but think of the old beagle. And I wrote the comment before you put in her cameo. She must be with y'all now, even still.
Yup, we spread some of her ashes on her favorite beach. :)
So lovely. I could sit on that beach and listen to those waves for hours. Can’t wait to see more of your travels.
Gorgeous views! First time commenting although long time viewers who just started our full time journey about a month ago. Looking forward to seeing Oregon coast, thanks for giving us a preview! We also want to say how we appreciated the tribute to Angie, we so enjoyed each and every video with her in it. We know you must miss her along your journeys. Thanks again for sharing your trek to winter locations. We so enjoy your posts!
You're very welcome. Happy Travels. :) Cheers, Ray
I was thinking about Angie through this whole video, I'm so glad you got her in there toward the end. So sweet! My husband and I are going full time in the spring, and we will be heading to the Oregon coast as one of our first destinations. Hope we run across you guys one day :)
I couldn't kelp but notice you've started your journey... Life's a beach!
Favorite part was Angie and the whales. We know what it's like to lose your best friend. Still sitting here in Yuma. Did get my transmission fixed.
Access to a boat? The bay has terrific crabbing. We love that park.
Anne's boat is put away for the winter but she has is moored all summer long up in Campbell River. Would be nice one day to bring it down the coast. :)
I love the Pacific coast, you and Anne find the most beautiful spots.
I miss seeing your little sidekick too.
I have to tell you Ray, out of the full timer RVers I watch, your channel is the most beautiful and the most helpful. I think I’ve watched all of you installations, upgrades and repairs you’ve done.
So very helpful to hear your critiques on the different products too.
I keep a notebook of the things I want to put in my bus when I start my own build.
I-know it would be a lot easier for you to just do it without filming for all of us. Thank you.
Awesome! :)
Beautiful location. Truck and rig looks fantastic. I was thinking about lil Angie since she was always with you on your walks. And then you mentioned her. I'm guessing you still have those random outbreaks of tears. But I guess that's the way of things.
Nice area Ray! We all sure do miss Angie! She was quite the companion to you both!
Thank you for the memories. I was born and raised in the Nehalem area until i left to USMC. Your memorial to your Beagle toar
I could hear Angie couldn't you? Thanks Ray beautiful work.
That is a beautiful State Park. What a terrific find! Love that it isn’t very crowded. Climbing over the dunes reminds me of Pt Reyes National Seashore and climbing over the dunes to the beach there. Love the Oregon coast and the long beaches. This was a breath of fresh air for me to see this today. Thanks for sharing! (I thought of Angelina Beagle as I saw this beach too. )
I was thinking when you started your walk how odd it was to not hear the jangling of Angie's collar. It's things like that you notice when you say goodbye to a trusty companion. My wife and I laid to rest her dog Andre in February of last year, we still miss him dearly.
Love the vids! Looks like a great park! Hoping to get the family to this park this coming summer.
Staying just up the road from you at Cannon Beach in our 5th wheel. Absolutely GREAT weather on the coast right now. Would never believe that it is November.
Love your channel!
Yes, best I've seen in the last 7 years of being on the coast this time of year. Usually, the sun is a rare treat. :) Cheers! Ray
Beautiful can smell it now. 😊 yes I’m sure Angie is with your every step.
Very nice Ray . Travel safe !
Wow what a case of being in the right place at the right time ;-) Great beach no crowd and great sunsets I bet.
Love the Oregon state parks, especially on the coast... going to Harris Beach next spring 😏
We are at Harris now, got a nice spot with a good view. :)
Love Your RV yeah it’s a great park we go every spring and actually got a bluff spot next year👍 keep on keeping on Ray👍
Wow, spectacular location! One thing I love about your videos is I almost feel like I am there, experiencing the scenery. My husband I started full timing this year and stayed on the east coast - Key West to Maine. This video gets me excited for our west coast plans for next year! Also, new truck looks great and sweet Angie is missed by your you tube viewers too.
Great quality video. Will subscribe. Hope you will make more like this! We just booked Nahalem this summer, so thank you
Thanks, here is a list more Oregon related videos I've made www.loveyourrv.com/tag/oregon/ Cheers, Ray
Glad to hear it....Take care...CDH&CDH
Spectacular!
Awesome! We actually spotted the spot we camped in with our 3 kids back in 2002. Great memories!
This is crazy -- I'm an Oregon native and I've never stayed at Nehalem Bay State Park -- now on the list! Thanks Ray -- safe travels, my friend!
You make me want to hook up and go! I love Oregon too. Angie is there in spirit! 😍
Beautiful video, new to the channel. Really enjoying your smooth relaxing way.
Thank you. :)
Wondering how that ride was on the Black Ball Ferry ? Coming from Pender Island late December, and skipping the 5 until Olympia. Ram 3500/ 5.7 hemi, with a 1300 lb camper on this trip. The trailer is parked in Needles, Ca. The truck is amazing, and having just upgraded from a 1500...massive differences, all round. You are in hill country for sure, did that trip down to Pacific City. OR. 2 years ago with the trailer, knew then I needed that bigger beast. ( Funny, the weather you are in was better than we had in August) Although the 1/2 ton never failed, and the tow/haul worked wonderfully well....size matters..Enjoy your new truck, and safe travels.
The ride was OK, about normal, the old boat always gets a little rocky in the middle of the strait where the swells are. Safe Travels, Cheers, Ray
Great State Park
Oregon coast reminds me a bit of some of the coasts in Ireland where I spent some childhood holidays in a little travel trailer (what we called a "caravan") with my parents.
Great job, Ray. I always enjoy your snowbird trips. It gets me through the winters in CT.
Spectacular...I hope to be down the in a couple of weeks...hope I get lucky with the weather too👍👍
Looks like a great park. Someday we look forward to staying there.....
We were there last June. We booked the previous October and the park campground was already 2/3 reserved for the week we reserved. We rode our bikes into Manzanita. Nice ice cream shop there. The campground was full while we were there and the spaces don’t offer much privacy since there is no vegetation between the sites. Lots of campfire smoke, would rather smell the ocean air. We stayed at various state park campgrounds from Brookings in the south to Fort Stevens in the north last June and while the campgrounds were kinda average for layout and design the surrounding ocean vistas made up for it. We would like to return but try out some of the interior Oregon site parks. Missing Angie. Safe travels.
awesome !!
New truck looks great!
Thank you so much for sharing. We were in Oregon last Fall but did not make it that far north. Hoping to take a trip along Oregon and Washington coast.
Our favourite campsite! We are usually there when it is packed. Would love to convince my wife to do a fall trip down the coast. Really enjoy your channel.
I came to see how new Blue was doing, and ended up loving the ocean. I could have done without the reference to a "seafood lunch", however, as I would have loved one too.
Excellent video Ray is always looking forward to the next one
Lovely trip, were heading to the dunes near Coos Bay next week!
That's a really nice spot! That mileage you're getting towing up and down those hills is pretty good
Really fantastic beach video and narration, Ray!
Ray, nice remembrance of Angie.
Man Oregon is really lovely. Nice catch with those whales!
As you heal, you might find Angie 2.0🐕 Safe travels.
WTG Ray
Awesome!! All good!
Hi to you both....It sure is lovely where you are. I wondered, did you both know about the fires in California. Glad your staying in Oregon for a few days, but please check out the fires. They are pretty bad. Stay safe. Glad your truck is doing great. Carolyn and Colin Hogarth
Thanks, we are aware of the fires, the good news is CA is a huge state so won't be hard to stay clear of them. They aren't anywhere near our usual route. Cheers, Ray
Goodonyah Ray best wishes mate.
Great video love the views
sorry to hear about your begal
those little birds are hilarious to watch, dang they're fast! what are they?
They sure are. :) I think they are some sort of Sandpiper
Nice long shot of Nehalem Bay and way better audio with the new camera!
Sorry to hear about your dog Angie....
Thanks.
Thank you for sharing. Such a beautiful area. I miss seeing Angie romping along with you. One day, when the time is right, do you think you and Anne will get a new furry travel buddy? Safe and happy travels.
Yes, we love dogs so will have one or two again I'm sure. :)
Great video! Hope your not heading through California it's not at all good here! Major fires burning in the north and the south! I've never seen the air quality so bad here in Livermore! Been raining soot for the last 2 days can't even see the sun and there's high wind warnings posted for tomorrow and beyond!
Thanks, We still have a week or two before we get down that far, will play it by ear. With such great weather up here, I'm in no rush.
We've had bad fire seasons in BC the last few years, I've found this website helpful, it shows a satellite view updated everyday, lets you know where the smoke is. I'll wait for the normal westerly Pacific flow start back and send it east. goo.gl/eoSTkS
Ray , thank you for showing this beautiful place.
Could you tell shortly about internet provider for canadian guys. Very soon going to hit the road and need cheap and good WiFi for next 4 month
We are using Verizon mostly, they have the best rural coverage out west, they recently started offering a $70 a month unlimited prepaid plan. Just trying it out now.
@@LoveYourRV Super, thanks
Wow.
I'm only 2 hours from all of that but I'm exploring it vicariously through your videos - LOL.
I was discussing your annual snow birding with someone today & they asked if you're required to get a tourist visa or any special permit to stay in the US. I didn't know but am interested in finding out.
Canadians are generally allowed to spend 182 days per year in the US, no formal visa application is required. I think the opposite is true as well. You cross the border and tell the border guard where you are going and for how long and they grant you admission. Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV Ray what do you say when the american border guards ask where your home is. Does this ever get to be a problem.
@@JohnMiller-ub8dy We give them the same address we use for our driver's license, passport, taxes, and auto insurance, etc.. I use my sister's place in Victoria, BC. Have crossed 8 times in the last 8 years for extended stays. The first year we were given the full homeland security treatment, rig checked out, even had our eyes scanned, fingerprinted and asked a pile of questions, asked for bank details, etc, after that it has been smooth each time.
@@LoveYourRV Thanks Ray, good to have all the right answers .
Hi Ray, Great spot.
Just curious, do you have to reserve a spot there? Would think it's a bit of a waste especially this time of year.
I think there is some first come first serve on a different loop, it varies from park to park how many, rather than mess around I just reserved. Ever since they farmed out the reservation system to Reserve America I find it confusing, especially in the offseason when they close down loops. Guess you could always call the individual parks and talk to a Ranger.
@@LoveYourRV
Thanks for the reply.
I have mixed feelings about reservations (reservations about reservations?)
On the one hand, it's nice to know there's a spot waiting for you at the end of a long busy day.
On the other hand, it puts a rather large crimp in the 'go anywhere, free as a bird' style of camping.
I guess it's just the way camping/RVing is going.
Yeah, we rarely reserve but will do if I want a certain length and location of a spot or if the park is a busy one. I just reserved two weeks at Lost Dutchman, that's always a tough one to get into. But we love the view! Cheers, Ray
Hi Ray, You said your truck "indicated" 12 MPG. Did that number come from the onboard computer calculation of MPG? I'd be really curious what you measure as actual MPG by tracking mileage and gallons between fill-ups and doing the math manually. My 2005 Cummins Dodge computer calculated MPG runs from 3 - 5 MPG too high consistently. The buddy I bought it from was convinced it got 25+ MPG on the highway (no load). Reality was closer to 20. My real towing MPG averages around 10-11 while the computer will indicate 13-14. Curious how accurate the computer mileage is on the new trucks. Thanks!
So far the computer on mine and my manual calculation are very close, but limited mileage to draw from so far
I have a Trip A set so will do a few thousand miles then compare the onboard computer with my manual bookkeeping figures.
Interesting! Thanks Ray.
Like the footage, and the camera. Would you share the type of camera. We are enjoying the info you post.
It's my new Sony camcorder I picked up a few months back - www.loveyourrv.com/love-your-rv-gets-a-new-4k-camcorder-sony-fdr-ax53/
Thanks for the info on the camera.
Thank you for this Video, I was thinking of Little Angie too, Running uphill to get the first glimpse at the Beach :-0). I am Happy of you being happy about the new Blue !! Do you leave the Tow/Haul mode on all the time that you tow? What about Exhaust Brake?, I have not had time to do a full Study on mine yet and dealer was not clear about those features. I use Exhaust brake going down hill and adjusting speed with the brake Pedal at the beginning of Descent. And tow/Haul mode sure gives me smoother safer Ride, responding quicker.
I use Tow/Haul mode and in the curvy/hilly areas like the coast here have been using the auto exhaust brake mode, left on all the time, does a nice job. I think the full exhaust bake mode is for steep descents.
Here is the quote from the manual:
Automatic Exhaust Brake technology delivers smoother,
less aggressive exhaust braking characteristics during
downhill descents. Although it can apply full exhaust
braking force if needed, Automatic Exhaust Brake may
not apply obvious braking if the vehicle speed is not
increasing. Automatic Exhaust Brake is intended to maintain
vehicle speed, while Full Exhaust Brake is intended
to reduce vehicle speed.
Thank you Ray. You Have more features than I do.. Looks like real good fun ride !! My Little Colorado Diesel, Looks like Chevrolet combined the two in one Button. Exhaust Brake and Tow Haul are integrated for the 4 cylinder. We finally left Quebec, -4 in Ontario tonight :-0)
Your next stop Jessie Honeymann State Park, just south of Florence?
You need to stay at sunset bay state park just out side coos bay
We drove there in the spring to scout it out, looked a little too tight and cramped for our rig. czcams.com/video/p1GTr6p_RvQ/video.html
We plan to stay in Coos Bay and day trip in and visit Shore Acres. Cheers, Ray
I have a 33" OAL 5th wheel. Yes it older and smaller but I can get in with out to much trouble
I guess you have to know the sites. I saw lots of 90-degree site entrances with trees all around the front. Many looked like they would be a real chore to get into, especially if another camper was parked across from it. I have an 8-foot bed crew cab so the truck is long.
You are correct.
Have you ever stayed at Beachside Park?
No, I haven't I think its pretty small, when we drove by looked like the camping was closed for the season.
How long before you get another doggie?
Not sure yet. I bet one will find us though. :)
You need to get you a little Dji drone so you can get you some nice aerial shots of the area.
Too many rules and regulations to worry about when posting online to a wide audience. I'll leave the drones to others.
Like for instance in this case not sure if the Oregon state park allows them, there is an airstrip right in the park and protected Snowy Plover wildlife. Cheers, Ray
That’s very true. Rules take the fun out of everything. Lol.
Are there any places for longer stays?
Yes, there are lots of RV parks along the coast, I don't find them as appealing as the state parks though, so haven't visited many.
Ray are you guys going to be out by Borrego Springs at all this year?
Don't think we will be over that way this time down, plan to explore more of eastern Arizona.
@@LoveYourRV That'll but fun! Figured I'd ask to know whether I needed to keep my eye out for New Blue and the Cougar when I get out there to do some exploring in my Jeep.
Think the closest we'll get is over near Niland, Anne wants to go soak in the mineral pools at Bashfords or the Fountain of Youth resort for a few days. :) then will head east.
@@LoveYourRV Enjoy! And be careful getting down here through all of the smoke from these fires. Even here in San Diego it has been quite orange and hazy today.
@@elcaminomant Thanks, We've had bad fire seasons in BC the last few summers, I've found this website helpful, it shows a satellite view updated everyday, lets you know where the smoke is. I'll wait for the normal westerly Pacific flow start back and send it east or hopefully bring rain and put it out. goo.gl/eoSTkS
Hello, could I use clips from this video for a school project?
Sure, go ahead. Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV thank you!
How much does it cost to camp there? Any free places?
I was there a few weeks ago and it was $31 a night. I don't know of much free camping on the Oregon coast these days. It's pretty popular place to camp and not much free public land. Most is State Parks, with some National forest lands but not much of that is suitable for larger RVs.
Thank you