Clatsop State Forest Plympton Ridge Road Campsite

Forest road access leads to Clatsop State Forest Plympton Ridge Road Campsite, managed by Oregon Department of Forestry in the coastal mountains east of Astoria. The established campground operates year-round within the state forest system. Campers use this spot as a base for exploring the surrounding timber roads and forest trails that wind through the managed forestland. The site sits roughly 1.2 miles from Nicholi Mountain, providing access to additional forest camping options in the area.

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Map & DirectionsClatsop State Forest Plympton Ridge Road Campsite is located in Oregon near Cathlamet

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Public Campground

Coordinates

46.08008109 N
123.4151914 W

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    T-Mobile
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    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 10/2/26
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
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    AT&T5G
    Good Coverage

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 10/2/26
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Good Coverage

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Reviewed Aug. 15, 2026

Dispersed camping

This is not an actual campground, just dispersed camping within the state forest. There are a lot of large, private, relatively flat spots to camp. Just explore down some of the side roads. It is a long gravel road to get here but it seems well maintained.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Clatsop State Forest Plympton Ridge Road Campsite by Tracy , August 15, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Clatsop State Forest Plympton Ridge Road Campsite?

Clatsop State Forest Plympton Ridge Road Campsite is located at 1833 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Clatsop State Forest Plympton Ridge Road Campsite?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.