Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020

Private Dispersed Camping in Siuslaw National Forest

We found this dispersed site by driving on Mt. Hebo Road about 20 minutes past Hebo Lake Campground. We noticed what looked like a logging road off to the right and followed it down for about 2 minutes. The road comes to an end and it was a perfect place to park our Cricket camper with plenty of room to turn around. 

This site sits kind of high up in the forest with super tall trees all around. We didn’t realize it at first but we were about 100 yards up from a hiking trail, The Pioneer-Indian Tr#1300. We only realized it when we saw hikers go by, some of whom didn’t even notice we were up above them. 

Going up the hike about 30 minutes will bring you to the top of Mt. Hebo with beautiful open views all the way to the coast. The hike goes all the way to South Lake. We gave up before we got there but as it was, that was a 10 mile round trip hike. Hiking the other way takes you to Hebo Lake Campground which we didn’t do. This was perfect spot to sit and relax and watch the forest and the sunset. Super peaceful and quiet. 

The only negative is that there is no way to know if someone is in this spot from the road so we had a few people drive down to check it out and then turn around. Also, there were a ton of flies both at the site and on the hike. 

To leave this site you have to drive up a pretty steep, pebbly road. We made it in our Subaru towing the Cricket but it was slightly nerve-racking and I would not try that in the snow or rain. Don’t think I would want to bring an RV down there either. 

Overall, this was such a great spot to get away from crowds and get some R&R.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest by Sarah S., August 18, 2020