Hart’s Camp is Better with Your Dog
Dogs fit right in at Hart’s Camp. Spend the day running on the beach, hiking nearby trails and relaxing around the campfire together.
CLOSE TO HART’S CAMP
Start the day with a beach walk, explore the shore pine forest and complete the day with an evening by the fire.
Sandy Paws
Run and play on Pacific City’s wide sandy beach.
Explore Nearby Trails
Wander through the shore pine forest next to camp.
Share a Sunset
Watch an epic sunset together.
Evenings by the Fire
Relax by the campfire after a day of adventure.
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Dog-Friendly Trails
From sandy beaches to quiet forest paths, Pacific City offers plenty of places to explore with your dog . Remember to keep dogs leashed where required and pack out waste to help protect local wildlife and natural areas.
Pacific City Pathways
This 1.2-mile trail winds through a peaceful shore pine forest, offering a shaded walk for you and your dog. You can access the trail from the east side of Hart’s Camp.
Bob Straub State Park
A favorite for energetic dogs, with miles of shoreline to sniff and explore. Walk along the Nestucca River, wander the beach and enjoy plenty of space to stretch your legs together.
Access by car or walk a mile down the beach.
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
A quieter option for dogs who love to explore new scents. Leashed pets can accompany you along trails that wind through wetlands, meadows and shore pine forest rich with birds and native plants. Located four miles north of camp.
Dog-Friendly Dining
After a day of exploring, grab a bite with your four-legged companion at some of Pacific City’s favorite dining spots.
Pelican Brewing Company: Enjoy ocean views and outdoor seating.
Stimulus Coffee + Bakery: Dine outside with coffee, pastries and breakfast favorites.
Ben & Jeff’s Burgers and Tacos: Pick up tacos and burritos and enjoy them on the patio, back at camp or on the beach.
Know Before You Go
Pet stations are located throughout camp. To make everyone’s stay at Hart’s Camp enjoyable, please leash and pick up after your dogs.
Please review our dog-friendly fee and requirements for each accommodation type.
Easy Clean Up After the Fun
After a day on the sand, use our warm outdoor showers to rinse off sandy paws, muddy boots and salty gear before settling in for the evening.
FAQ
Yes. Hart’s Camp welcomes dogs across all accommodation types — RV, van, and tent sites plus designated pet-friendly Airstreams, cabins, and cottages — at our 14-acre camp directly across from Pacific City Beach on Oregon’s North Coast.
Dogs stay free at RV, van, and tent sites. In lodging (Airstreams, cabins, and cottages), the fee is $25 per dog, per night.
Up to 3 dogs per pet-friendly lodging unit. RV and tent campers should leash and supervise all dogs on site. Dogs in lodging must be registered at the time of booking.
No. Hart’s Camp has no breed, size, or weight restrictions — every good dog is welcome.
No. Dogs cannot be left unattended in lodging or at RV/tent sites. If you’re heading somewhere dogs can’t go, please take them with you or arrange care.
Dogs must be leashed at all times throughout the property, and owners are asked to pick up after them. Pet waste stations are located throughout camp.
Yes. We have outdoor warm-water rinse stations to wash sandy paws and muddy gear, pet waste stations throughout camp, and a communal Pavilion fire pit where your dog can lounge by the fire with you.
Yes. Pacific City’s wide sandy beach sits directly across the street — ideal for leashed runs, fetch, and sunset walks beneath Cape Kiwanda Dune.
Three favorites, all leash-friendly: Pacific City Pathways (a 1.2-mile forest trail off camp’s east side), Bob Straub State Park (miles of beach and river access, about a mile away), and Sitka Sedge State Natural Area (4 miles north).
Plenty of patios welcome dogs, including Pelican Brewing Company (outdoor seating with ocean views), Stimulus Coffee + Bakery, Doryland Pizza, and Ben & Jeff’s Burgers and Tacos.
Yes — for lodging, dogs must be registered when you book so we can assign a pet-friendly unit. RV and tent guests should note pets on the reservation too. Questions? Call us at 503.965.7006.