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Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

8 Reviews

About

Oregon Department of Forestry

Dispersed camping is allowed in Oregon State Forests year round. There are no fee or permit requirements. Campers are required to adhere to ODF regulations regarding placement of campsites, campfires, sanitation, and stay limits. Campfires and charcoal barbeques are not allowed in dispersed campsites during the Regulated Use portion of fire season. There are no maps for dispersed campsites.

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Location

Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping is located in Oregon

Coordinates

45.607674 N
123.572691 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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General Info

Kyle B.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 15, 2024

Nice Spot

The Cedar Creek Rd area offers a nice variety of dispersed camping sites with some good views if you drive far enough, and fairly easy gravel roads for access. However, the signage could use improvement, making it a bit tricky to find your way around. Heard some OHV noise at night, and target shooting in the distance at sunrise. Be aware that Verizon cell service is nonexistent in the area. Not a bad place to stay, but you’re likely to run into others also looking for some nature.

Month of VisitMay

Samantha D.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 2, 2023

Peak Camping

This place is dreamy, lots of different routes to camp spots, we found an isolated area with a small opened peak overlooking the forest which was amazing. You can hear the highway in the distance (quietly) and occasional aircraft but it was overall peaceful. It is quite a steep incline so be cautious, I would not recommend with snow or sleet, but we definitely want to go back to explore the other routes! There is absolutely no cell service, if you have a hot spot I would recommend it, but once you enter the forest there is poor service.

Month of VisitNovember

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Emily D.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2023

Solitude above the clouds

Beautiful drive and even more beautiful spot. Middle o nowhere and not another camper around. There were some cars going up to a higher rod but I was happy with my spot and followed the google map directions. Perfect disconnect for a couple days.

Month of VisitOctober

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Sam S.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2023

Stunning Views

Plenty of spots to choose from; we found a small mountaintop spot with amazing 360 degree views. Lots of road noise because this a popular place for 4-wheeling and dirt bikes, though everyone was respectful of our space and we had no issues. Absolutely no cell service but we had a strong internet connection with our starlink. Plenty of solar power as well. Gravel road up was long and steep so we did have to pull over for a short while to let our bus cool down. We drive a 2wd, dually, school bus conversion and had no issues accessing the roads; though the road becomes loose and rocky the further you go. Great place to spend the week, but not much to do unless you have a dirt bike or ATV.

Month of VisitAugust

Eric R.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2023

Awesome

Unreal. Sunrise was one of best I’ve ever seen, especially with the clouds below. Easy to find spots, but lots of vehicle noise bc the roads are used for dirt bikes

Month of VisitJuly

Casey B.

Guide

Reviewed May. 7, 2023

Absolutely beautiful

For being about an hour outside of Portland, this place is magical. If you're into disbursed camping, you have to give this place a visit

Month of VisitMay

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Amy & Stu B.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 10, 2022

Beautiful spot—tons of off road noises and activity

Loved this spot. Gorgeous, lots of unique sites. Only downside is incredibly loud atv and dirt bike activity.

These sites are beautiful and really meant for tent camping—but you can park an rv in most of the spots.

There is a vault toilet closer to site 14 but no hookups.

OHV vehicles are incredibly loud and ran throughout the weekend— but I have a feeling it’s very quiet on the week days.

Gorgeous—lovely area, no real amenities or ATT/ Verizon service.

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Month of VisitNovember

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Devin F.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2022

Perfect for Overland and off-road vehicle camping

Accessible through the Jones Creek campground turn off, continue up the forest roads past the OHV staging area and you’re in paradise! Gorgeous spots all over that are accessible in most 4WD/off-road capable vehicles. There is a massive network of forest service roads many with spots to set up your own quiet camp away from all the dirt bikes and RVs. No facilities obviously but that’s what makes this place special. It’s incredibly quiet and peaceful and a gorgeous piece of the PNW coastal area.

Month of VisitSeptember

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