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Seaside Temporary Camping Program Permit Application

City of Seaside Temporary Camping Program Rules

Permits must be obtained from the Seaside Police Department.

Each camp is to remain within the designated area and may have one (1) motor vehicle (car, truck, motorhome, OR one (1) trailer with tow vehicle, OR one (1) tent (if not accompanied with a motor vehicle.

Please review the rules carefully. Repeated violations may result in being prohibited from participating in the temporary camping program.

  • No dumping of solid waste (black water, grey water, sewage or other discarded material).
  • No urinating or defecating other than in provided toilets.
  • Disposing of personal trash, garbage, rubbish, debris, syringes, etc. are to be deposited in receptacles provided.  No large items or excessive amounts of trash will be accepted (without pre-authorization by the Public Works Director). 
  • No open flame fires using wood products, natural gas, propane gas, etc. (camp stoves used in its designed intent for cooking purposes is permitted).
  • Quiet time hours are 10pm – 7am (no generator use or loud noises).
  • No storage of personal property on public property.  All personal property leaves with you, no later than 8am (trash and garbage left behind may result in citation for littering or other nuisance violations).
  • No vehicle repairs (minor maintenance may be permitted, no major parts changes, no fluid changes, nothing that could create a hazardous spill and ground contamination).
  • Dogs are required to be on leash at all times and in control by the owner.  No running at large animals. 
  • Illicit drug possession, use and distribution is prohibited. 

Violation of park rules, city policy and city ordinance may lead to the camper(s) being designated a nuisance to the camping program and permits terminated.
City Ordinance Chapter 102 regulating camping within the City of Seaside is located on the city website www.cityofseaside.us 

Clatsop Community Action (CCA) offers assistance and referrals to many social services within the area. CCA has a Homeless Liaison position that can work with you to assist or refer you to resources.  Another resource for you to contact is the Seaside Police Department (SPD) Community Service Officer (CSO) who can help you with resources.  CCA can be reached by phone at (503) 325-1400.  The SPD CSO can be reached by phone at (503) 738-6311.