Five miles off Highway 26, Henry Rierson Spruce Run Campground sits along the Nehalem River and runs on a first-come, first-served basis at $15 to $20 per night. No reservations are taken, and the campground fills quickly on summer weekends. Campers arriving by Thursday or early Saturday morning tend to find more options. The access road is paved and generally smooth, though it narrows in spots that can feel tight for larger rigs. RVs are limited to 25 feet.
The campground is divided into sections on both sides of the road, with four clusters of six to eight sites each. Several sites sit directly on the river. Those on the riverside fill first. Each cluster has its own pit toilet, and reviewers consistently describe the facilities as clean and well-maintained. One flush toilet is also available. The camp host is on-site and sells firewood. Cell service is essentially nonexistent here, which some families treat as a feature rather than a drawback.
The Nehalem River is the main draw. Brian C. describes it as "fun for wading and looking for rocks," and the shallow sections work well for kids. Bring a tube if you want to float; the rocky shallows make it difficult to wade for long stretches before the water deepens. A smaller creek runs through the campground and feeds into the river. A trail accessible from the campground entrance leads uphill to Spruce Run Lake, described as steep and challenging. The Nehalem Bay coast is also within reach, with harbor seals reported along the route.
Privacy between sites is limited, and road noise from passing vehicles is noticeable throughout the campground. Campers who want more seclusion sometimes continue up the road to dispersed sites. Tillamook Forest Dispersed on the Nehalem River and Morrison Eddy are among the nearby alternatives along the same corridor. Spruce Run County Park is just to the north. Anglers, paddlers, and families with young children who want river access with basic facilities will find this campground worth the drive.
Description
26 vehicle sites, 5 walk-in tent sites Restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, trash service (seasonal), firewood available for purchase
Reservation Info
Campgrounds are first come, first served Campers, 5th wheels and RVs up to 25 feet allowed.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHenry Rierson Spruce Run Campground is located in Oregon near Tillamook State Forest
Public CampgroundDirections
Located 5 miles south of Highway 26 near milepost 20, along the Nehalem River on Lower Nehalem River Road.
Coordinates
45.81264458 N
123.61174418 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/8/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 22 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 44 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 2 min from Albany, OR
