Dispersed Camping in Tillamook County, Oregon
Showing 88 locations in Tillamook County.
Al Griffin Memorial Park
A charming and small city-run municipal park tucked away in a quiet neighborhood of Bay City. Positioned right beside a scenic babbling creek, this well-maintained campground features grassy tent sites, handful of RV sites with hookups, and a nearby kids playground.
Anderson Grade Road Dispersed
This scenic forest corridor along Foss Road and Anderson Grade Road winds along the Nehalem River within the Tillamook State Forest. It features multiple dispersed pull-offs nestled in thick coastal forest, ranging from waterside tent sites to elevated ridge clearings with distant views. The area is highly popular for fishing and offers quiet, peaceful stays, though visitors should be prepared for gravel roads and carry out all waste.
Anderson Ridge Road Dispersed
Scenic mountain ridge dispersed sites along Anderson Ridge Road, offering spectacular panoramic vistas. Access is best from the south via Foss Road, as northern routes may encounter locked private gates. The climb is steep and narrow with winding gravel sections, leading to exposed ridgetops. Flat pullouts and clearings are scattered along the route.
Barview Jetty County Campground
A large, popular county-operated campground situated behind the coastal dunes of Rockaway Beach near Tillamook Bay. The campground offers a mix of spacious, forested tent sites surrounded by spruce and ferns, alongside full hookup RV sites arranged in a paved, open parking lot layout. It provides excellent beach access and a variety of amenities, though it can become quite busy and noisy during weekends and holidays.
Battle Lake Forest Road Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping corridors along gravel roads in the Siuslaw National Forest.
Beaver Ridge Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Beaver Ridge Road and its connecting spur in the Siuslaw National Forest. The gravel route winds through dense coastal forests, offering a handful of pullouts that provide a peaceful, shaded environment for self-contained vehicles. Access is straightforward for most vehicle types during dry conditions.
Blue Heron French Cheese Company
A popular farm and creamery welcoming self-contained RVs, campers, and trailers for overnight stays. Visitors must register at the main gift shop during business hours to obtain a parking permit. The site offers an on-site deli, coffee, and tastings, alongside a petting zoo and scenic mountain views. Tents and standard passenger vehicles are not permitted for overnight stays.
Boulder Creek
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Boulder Creek in the Siuslaw National Forest. Roadside pull-offs are nestled within dense coastal forest surroundings.
Brighton Marina and RV Park
An active marine basin providing side-by-side RV hookup spaces and dedicated tent-only sites. Conveniently located near Nehalem Bay water recreation, though sites are tightly spaced resembling a paved lot.
Bushong Road Dispersed Camping
A spacious gravel pullout located along Bushong Road within the scenic Tillamook State Forest. The site features a short trail leading down to a beautiful creek, offering a pleasant wooded backdrop for a short-term overnight stay.
Cape Lookout Forest Road Corridor
Dispersed camping and roadside pull-offs located along Cape Lookout forest road near its intersection with Sandlake Road. This area is easily accessible and provides a convenient spot for a quick overnight stay, though some local dumping issues have been noted near the main entrance.
Cape Lookout State Park
A popular coastal state park campground nestled along the beach under Cape Lookout, offering easy ocean access and dense forest campsites. The campground features clean restrooms with free hot showers, full hookup sites, yurts, and cabins, though individual sites are closely spaced. Access roads are fully paved and suitable for all rig sizes.
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Castle Rock Group Campground
A scenic group campground situated along Three Rivers in the Siuslaw National Forest. Featuring an open grassy meadow surrounded by coastal mountains, it offers group amenities including a picnic shelter, vault toilets, and a large parking area, making it ideal for group gatherings.
Castle Rock Ridge Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Castle Rock Ridge and adjacent forest spurs within the Siuslaw National Forest. The gravel road winds through coastal forest terrain near Mount Gauldy, offering quiet, wooded pull-outs suitable for various rigs.
Cedar Creek Road Dispersed
This roadside gravel pull-off along Cedar Creek Road is located within the Tillamook State Forest near the Wilson River. It offers a level, easily accessible space with short footpaths leading down to the water.
Cedar Hills Road Dispersed Area
A quiet gravel corridor located in the Siuslaw National Forest near Hebo Lake. The area offers dispersed camping options tucked into the coastal forest, with convenient access to nearby hiking and equestrian trails.
Charles Sprague Memorial Wayside
A small state-managed wayside parking lot and picnic area situated along the Wilson River Highway (Oregon Route 6). It features picnic tables, benches, and a pit toilet, serving as a convenient spot for a quick rest stop, though highway noise is highly noticeable.
Clear Creek Road Dispersed
This corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Siuslaw National Forest along Clear Creek Road and its adjacent forest spur. The main road and spurs consist of graded gravel suitable for most passenger vehicles and standard rigs. Campsites are nestled in dense coastal forest, providing decent privacy and a peaceful wooded atmosphere.
Cougar Valley State Park
An undeveloped state park property in Tillamook County. Overnight camping is prohibited within the park boundaries as there are no developed camping facilities available.
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East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
Positioned at the north end of the Sand Lake Recreation Area, East Dunes Campground offers 61 paved sites with immediate access to 1,100 acres of open sand dunes. It features drinking water, flush toilets, and campfire rings, serving as another busy hotspot for off-road vehicle recreation. Stays are limited to 14 days and require advance booking.
East Hargrove Road Dispersed
This gravel road corridor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Siuslaw National Forest. The area is heavily wooded, offering a tranquil forest environment with basic gravel road access.
East Wolf Creek Dispersed
Located within the Siuslaw National Forest, East Wolf Creek is a gravel road offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities with straightforward access for most vehicle types. The corridor is open year-round under standard federal land-use guidelines.
Ekroth Road Dispersed Camping
A series of pullouts and forest clearings situated along a steep forestry road network climbing above Bay City. Dispersed camping is permitted on state forest lands managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, though the lower sections of the road near the highway cross private property where overnight parking is strictly prohibited and monitored by local residents. Once past the state forest boundary, the road offers several scenic spots with sweeping views of the Tillamook valley and bay.
Farmer Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options are located along Farmer Creek Road and its connected forest spurs within the Siuslaw National Forest. The gravel forest roads are generally well-maintained and accessible by most passenger vehicles. Standard Forest Service dispersed rules apply in this lush, quiet coastal forest environment.
Fire Break 3 Road Dispersed
A collection of remote dispersed camping pull-outs located along Fire Break 3 Road within the Tillamook State Forest. This rugged area features beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and forests, with the premier site overlooking Bay City. The access roads are narrow logging tracks that can become muddy and challenging, making high-clearance vehicles recommended.
Foley Peak Dispersed Area
Elevated dispersed camping area on the ridges near Foley Peak in the Tillamook State Forest region, offering panoramic views of the coastal range. Access involves steep, winding gravel forestry roads that require caution and a high-clearance vehicle, particularly in wet weather.
Forest Road 1004 Dispersed
Located in the Siuslaw National Forest near Beaver, this quiet corridor along Forest Road 1004 offers a handful of dispersed pull-offs nestled in thick coastal forest. While the road starts paved, it soon turns to gravel and dirt spurs that can be narrow and potholed, making it best suited for campervans and smaller rigs seeking a quiet night away from the crowded coast.
Forest Road 1004-142 Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is situated along Forest Road 1004-142 in the coastal woodlands of the Siuslaw National Forest. The access road consists of well-maintained gravel that is accessible for standard vehicles, including mid-sized campers. Pull-offs offer a classic forested backdrop with moderate privacy, though some narrow spurs extending deeper off the main road are best suited for smaller setups.
Forest Spur (FR 1106-128) Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Spur / FR 1106-128 in the Siuslaw National Forest. Grassy pullouts and small clearings provide serene spots tucked into the dense coastal woods. The area is highly shaded and can become damp, but offers a peaceful retreat close to coastal attractions.
Forest Spur 1431-118 Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the scenic Siuslaw National Forest. The gravel route features minor speed-bump style ruts but remains passable for standard vehicles. The road terminates in a very spacious clearing, which easily accommodates multiple rigs or larger groups and contains pre-existing fire rings. Active recreational shooting is common in this area.
Forest Spur 1432-111 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping located along Forest Spur 1432-111 near Mt. Hebo. This secluded spot is located at a quiet road fork and offers campfire rings in a deep forest setting. The access road is steep but has a solid gravel surface accessible to most passenger vehicles.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Siuslaw National Forest)
A gravel forest corridor winding through the dense trees of Siuslaw National Forest near Pacific City, offering rustic roadside pull-offs for dispersed camping. The corridor provides peaceful campsites shaded by coastal pines and douglas firs.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet gravel forest road corridor situated in the Siuslaw National Forest near Hardscrabble Mountain. This area offers standard roadside dispersed camping opportunities within a tranquil wooded environment.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Located within the Siuslaw National Forest, this gravel forest spur offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities near Mount Gauldy. The road is accessible to most vehicles and provides a quiet retreat close to the Oregon coast.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A short gravel forest spur branching off the main route within the Siuslaw National Forest. This area offers quiet, secluded spots ideal for smaller setups and campervans.
Forest Spur
Dispersed roadside camping sites along Forest Spur in the Siuslaw National Forest. It offers a quiet wilderness setting with easy access to wooded areas.
Foss Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping located along the Nehalem River off Foss Road. Accessible via a steep dirt driveway that is best suited for high-clearance or AWD vehicles during wet conditions.
Garibaldi Urban Stealth Parking
Informal overnight parking opportunities along the public streets and gravel shoulders of Garibaldi. These spaces are highly exposed and situated near active commercial structures, hotels, and the local rail line, making discrete, low-profile vehicles essential for overnight stays.
Hebo Lake Campground
A peaceful and secluded developed US Forest Service campground set around a small, three-acre lake on Mt. Hebo. Featuring 12 quiet sites nestled in mature forest, this location provides vault toilets, trash disposal, and access to the scenic Pioneer-Indian Trail. Sites are reservable from spring through autumn, and the area is cashless, requiring advance payment online.
Hebo Lake Road Corridor
A scenic gravel corridor in the Siuslaw National Forest, providing access to Hebo Lake and surrounding forest spurs. Well-graded roads wind through dense coastal woods, offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities near recreational trailheads.
Hobson Creek Road Pullouts
A pair of roadside pullouts along Hobson Creek Road, situated just east of the Oregon Coast Highway near Bay City. The area offers a quick place to stop but is close to the highway and subject to local county camping ordinances.
Horn Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Siuslaw National Forest.
Jetty Fishery Marina & RV Park
A waterfront marina and RV park located directly along Nehalem Bay. It offers grassy tent areas and larger RV spaces, with popular on-site crab cooking, boat rentals, and convenient ferry access to nearby sand spits.
Keenig Creek Campground
Keenig Creek Campground is a rustic developed facility managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, nestled in the dense woods of Tillamook State Forest along the river.
Kelly's Brighton Marina
A vibrant waterfront marina and campground featuring scenic bay views, sunset vistas, and fresh local seafood dining options on-site. Offers a large number of grass tent pitches on the water's edge and gravel hookup sites.
Kilchis River Hiker/Biker Camp
A dedicated walk-in campsite for hikers and cyclists located within the forested Kilchis River County Park.
Lawrence Three South Dispersed Area
Lawrence Three South and Forest Spur offer quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Siuslaw National Forest. The gravel forest roads are generally well-maintained and suitable for most vehicle types, leading to a variety of pull-offs nestled in the dense coastal pine forest. Campers can enjoy a peaceful, secluded setting with minimal noise, just a short drive from Pacific City.
Miles Mountain Forest Road
Dispersed camping opportunities along the gravel forest road on Miles Mountain within the Siuslaw National Forest. Pullouts offer quiet, secluded spaces surrounded by dense coastal woods, located just a short distance inland from Pacific City.
Moon Ridge Dispersed Camping
A dispersed camping corridor running along Moon Ridge in the Siuslaw National Forest. The area features scenic forested pullouts accessible via a gravel road suitable for standard vehicles.
Morrison Eddy Campground
A primitive seasonal campground situated along the scenic Nehalem River within Tillamook State Forest, offering a rustic wooded escape with easy river access.
Mount Hebo Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping spots tucked in the trees along Mount Hebo Road within the Siuslaw National Forest. The gravel forest road offers level roadside pullouts suitable for standard cars and smaller setups seeking a coastal forest getaway. There are no fees or facilities here, making it a peaceful stopover just off the coast.
Neahkahnie-Manzanita State Recreation Site
A scenic coastal day-use area offering beach access and views of Neahkahnie Mountain. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited.
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Nehalem Bay State Park Campground
A popular, large state park campground situated on a scenic spit between Nehalem Bay and the beach. Standard sites feature water and electric hookups, and the grounds offer modern restrooms with hot showers, flush toilets, and an accessible dump station.
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Nehalem Falls Campground
A developed campground nestled in the Tillamook State Forest along the Nehalem River, offering 14 drive-in and 6 walk-in campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.
Netarts Bay Roadside Pullouts
Scenic gravel pullouts located along the eastern shore of Netarts Bay, offering waterfront views near Tillamook. These roadside spots are on county-managed land where overnight parking is typically tolerated, though proximity to the road means frequent traffic and low privacy.
North Andy Road Dispersed
Located in the scenic Siuslaw National Forest near Buzzard Butte, the North Andy Road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities along a series of gravel and native-material forest service roads. The area provides a peaceful wooded environment suitable for self-contained rigs, though side spurs can become narrow and muddy during wet Oregon weather.
North Fork Wilson River Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along the North Fork Wilson River in Tillamook State Forest. It offers a mix of informal gravel pull-offs and designated riverside clearings, ending near a quiet cul-de-sac with vault toilets. The area is highly popular with off-highway vehicle users due to nearby trails.
Old Mill RV
A large and well-maintained commercial RV park featuring open grassy fields, tent-only sites, and full or partial hookup spaces near the bay and marina.
Pacific City Thousand Trails RV Resort
A large, heavily wooded RV resort located directly across the highway from the beach access trail. The property features semi-private back-in sites with hookups, standard amenities, and a walk-to-beach path frequented by surfers.
Paradise Cove Resort and Marina
An older, waterfront RV park and marina situated on the scenic mouth of the Nehalem River. The resort features transient camping sites, full hookups, and riverfront options with access to a clubhouse, laundry facilities, and a dump station.
Pleasant Valley RV Park
A well-maintained commercial RV park situated just south of Tillamook. The property offers grassy tent areas and full hookup sites alongside amenities like hot showers, laundry facilities, and resident farm animals.
Purcell Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic creek-side dispersed camping located along Purcell Creek Road in Tillamook State Forest. Visitors park near a decommissioned bridge and walk across to reach a secluded flat spot with a fire pit right next to a pristine swimming hole.
Rockaway Beach Urban Stealth Parking
This zone covers residential streets and generic stealth pull-offs within the city limits of Rockaway Beach. Local municipal regulations strictly prohibit sleeping in vehicles on public streets, and space is heavily constrained.
Roundtop Road Dispersed Area
A narrow, winding gravel route climbing toward Roundtop in the Siuslaw National Forest. The road features several level pullouts with panoramic forest views of the valley below. While the path has tight curves and overhanging brush, it remains accessible for carefully driven standard vehicles during dry conditions. Please respect the pristine environment and pack out all trash.
Sand Lake Recreation Area & Derrick Road
Located within the Sand Lake Recreation Area of the Siuslaw National Forest, this corridor offers unique sand dune and beach dispersed camping along with the basic Derrick Road Campground. The area is highly popular with off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, meaning motorized noise is common throughout the day and evening. Accessing the beach or deeper campsites requires high-clearance 4WD, aired-down tires, and compliance with local Oregon ATV permit and safety flag requirements. The lower, firmer sections of Derrick Road accommodate standard vehicles and larger rigs, though turning around can be tight.
Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area
A popular, reservation-only developed campground during peak season, Sandbeach Campground provides direct year-round access to the Sand Lake Recreation Area dunes. Featuring 81 paved sites, this campground is a major hub for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. It features amenities like flush toilets, drinking water, and an OHV loading ramp, but experiences high noise levels during the day.
Shiffman Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping pullouts located along Shiffman Road and Lommen Road near Rockaway Beach. The lower section near the creek offers level gravel pullouts, while the upper sections become steep and rough.
Siuslaw Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along a gravel spur road within the Siuslaw National Forest. It provides a peaceful wooded setting with straightforward access for most vehicle types.
Siuslaw National Forest Spurs
These quiet gravel spurs in the Hebo Ranger District of the Siuslaw National Forest offer dispersed camping opportunities. Surrounded by lush coastal forest, the sites are situated along gently graded roads near popular trailheads.
South Fork Trask Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping area located along South Fork Trask Road in the Tillamook State Forest. The site sits near the confluence of two rivers, providing scenic forest and water views, though visitors should be prepared for potential litter.
Tillamook Airport RV Park
An open, grassy RV park situated right next to the Tillamook Airport. It operates as a basic dry camping area with defined flat pull-outs, fire pits, picnic tables, and flush restrooms with code-locked entry. Expect occasional noise from arriving or departing small aircraft and helicopters.
Tillamook Bay City RV Park
A clean, established RV park situated just off US-101. It offers spacious RV sites, tent camping, and yurts alongside convenient amenities like hot showers and drinking water.
Tillamook Coast RV Park
A quiet, rural RV park and campground offering spacious gravel sites, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere set off the main road.
Tillamook State Forest - Archer Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Archer Road within the Tillamook State Forest. Gravel pull-offs overlook the Jordan Creek valley, providing spacious sites with fire rings built by past campers. The area is highly popular for OHV and dirt bike recreation.
Tony Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic gravel route along Tony Creek in the Siuslaw National Forest. It provides accessible dispersed camping options for various rig types.
Trask River County Campground
A developed county park offering dry camping along the scenic Trask River, managed by Tillamook County. The area features spacious riverfront loops, vault toilets, a playground, and active park hosts on site.
Twin Rocks State Natural Site
A scenic day-use natural site offering beach access and views of the Twin Rocks geologic formation. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited.
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Urban Stealth Parking (Tillamook)
An urban stealth area located within Tillamook's residential neighborhoods. Parking is highly exposed and situated directly in front of residential homes, making it suitable only for small, low-profile stealth vehicles arriving late and departing early. Local park restrooms are permanently closed.
US-101 Roadside Pull-offs (Rockaway Beach)
Broad gravel shoulders and pull-offs along Highway 101 adjacent to Nehalem Bay State Park. These areas are occasionally used for brief overnight stops, though they lack privacy and receive direct highway noise.
Whalen Island County Campground
A scenic Tillamook County campground located on Whalen Island, offering peaceful campsites with views overlooking the Sand Lake estuary. The park features open and partially wooded sites suitable for tents, campervans, and small to mid-sized trailers, along with a dedicated hiker and biker area.
Whiskey Creek Hatchery Parking
A paved parking area near the Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery that provides daytime parking and bay access.
Wildcat Ridge Dispersed Area
Wooded dispersed camping options located along Wildcat Ridge and its connected forest spurs in the Siuslaw National Forest. The area features quiet dirt and gravel roads with several roadside pullouts suitable for standard vehicles and mid-sized rigs looking for a peaceful forest retreat.
Wolf Point Road Dispersed
A secluded pull-off offering scenic views and foliage, located in the Tillamook State Forest along Wolf Point Road. This spot is quiet and tucked away from busier areas, though accessing it requires navigating a very steep road with loose gravel where standard two-wheel-drive vehicles can experience traction issues.