Best Dispersed Camping near Manzanita, OR

If you're looking for a place to dispersed camp near Manzanita, look no further. Dispersed camping gets you off the grid so you can disconnect from the hecticness of everyday life. You're sure to find the perfect dispersed campsite for your Oregon excursion.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Manzanita, OR (17)

    Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
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    1. Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

    11 Reviews
    43 Photos
    633 Saves
    Tillamook State Forest, Oregon

    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.​​

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from South Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from South Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from South Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from South Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from South Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from South Lake

    2. South Lake

    16 Reviews
    28 Photos
    784 Saves
    Beaver, Oregon

    At an elevation of 2400 feet, this area offers dispersed camping along the northern edge of the lake. The lake is stocked periodically with rainbow trout. There is access for launching non-motorized boats. A vault toilet is provided but no potable water. It is also the eastern trailhead of the Pioneer – Indian Trail.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Overlook Dispersed Camp near Foley Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Scenic Overlook Dispersed Camp near Foley Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

    4. Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    16 Photos
    692 Saves
    Beaver, Oregon

    Dispersed camping and day use area with access to the northern end of Sand Lake Recreation Area OHV area. Sites offer vault toilets and fire rings.__ No water available.

    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Firewood Available
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Trask River Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from Trask River Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest

    6. Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest

    3 Reviews
    25 Photos
    539 Saves
    Beaver, Oregon

    A Quite private, a good first-night spot. Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest

    Native Americans and early settlers used this trail to travel from the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Coast. The trail runs over the top of Mt. Hebo, providing wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Sections of the trail are located in the Mt. Hebo Special Interest Area. Experience open mountain meadows and heavily forested areas on this 8 mile trail that begins at the Hebo Lake Day Use site (at Hebo Lake Campground) and ends at South Lake Dispersed Area. The meadows in the Mt. Hebo Area are home to the Oregon silverspot butterfly, a sensitive species.

    You can access the trail at Hebo Lake Day Use, South Lake Dispersed Area, or at the Mt. Hebo Horse Trailhead off of Forest Road 14, 0.6 miles east of Hebo Lake Campground.

    Camping is prohibited within 200 feet of the trail and within the open meadows in the Mt. Hebo Special Interest Area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks
    Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks
    Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks
    Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks
    Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks

    7. Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    95 Saves
    Timber, Oregon

    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.​​

    On the Clatsop and Tillamook state forests, developed recreation sites (campgrounds, trails, and OHV facilities) are functioning normally and operating within established seasons. Most trails and designated dispersed camping areas remain open year-round, while developed campgrounds are generally open from mid-May through September. Please check in the table below for the most up-to-date statuses of recreation facilities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
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      8. Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area

      2 Reviews
      129 Saves
      Beaver, Oregon

      Dispersed camping and day use area with access to the northern end of Sand Lake Recreation Area OHV area. Sites offer vault toilets and fire rings. No water available.

      • Dispersed
      • Trash
      • Toilets
      • Alcohol
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed

      9. Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed

      8 Reviews
      27 Photos
      294 Saves
      Naselle, Washington

      Unless otherwise posted, you can stay 10 days in a 30-day period at any of DNR's campsites. During your stay, please practice leave no trace principles and pack out what you pack in. Dispersed camping, camping outside of our designated campgrounds, is allowed in some of our forests. Dispersed camping is not allowed at day-use sites. Toilets, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, and fire pits are not available in the backcountry. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out everything you pack in. Dispersed fires are prohibited.

      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Dispersed
      • Tent Cabin
      • Glamping
      Camper-submitted photo from Hebo Road
      Camper-submitted photo from Hebo Road
      Camper-submitted photo from Hebo Road

      10. Hebo Road

      1 Review
      6 Photos
      28 Saves
      Beaver, Oregon

      Tillamook State Forest is managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Dispersed camping is allowed for up to 14 days at a time.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
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    Recent Dispersed Reviews in Manzanita

    55 Reviews of 17 Manzanita Campgrounds


    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
      Oct. 1, 2024

      Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

      Not ideal spot and challenging road

      Diamond Milld rd is a tight logging rd with a kinda steep danger zone cliff on this edge. If you get to spot (the coordinates on dyrt arent exact but close) you will see basically the only part of the rd with a pull aside areai prob for two vans or cars. Its a nice view but kinda creepy if alone IMO. The dispersed camping for this St Forest applies to tenters mainly being 1 mile away from a paid campground. But for just car and van camp youd have to chance it at day area or drive way in to the forest down a rd.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
      Oct. 1, 2024

      Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

      Fee Area but close to other Siuslaw areas

      This is a fee area. Have to look really hard this far north in Siuslaw to find a Frst Rd. Just go to Mt Hebo or back to Tili St Forest. Other that most of this north shore OR coast is tough. If anyone has coordinates for their spot Im sure its a valuable share but maybe a keepee.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

      Unreal Experience

      Tillamook Forest has so many amazing dispersed camping opportunities! We turned onto Ben Smith road and then took logging trails up the peaks. We found a perfect spot that looked like we were on the edge of a cliff but was actually still very safe for our toddler. No cell service, so we just unplugged for 3 nights and enjoyed the time together. We could see the northern lights the first night we were there, and it was absolutely incredible. We had a lot of privacy. One hunter walked by, I assume he was using the nearby trail. We heard some ATVs over the days, but it wasn't disruptive. Totally recommend it, and we'll definitely be back.

    • Rachael B.
      Camper-submitted photo from South Lake
      Sep. 3, 2024

      South Lake

      Road blocked, but still great!

      We camped where the road was blocked and it was great. Saw a cougar as we were leaving, though! Luckily we were all in the car, so cool to see, but be aware!

    • John P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Falls Trailhead - Overnight
      Aug. 14, 2024

      Beaver Falls Trailhead - Overnight

      Easy Car Camp

      Relative to other options in Northwest Oregon this was an easy to find, plenty of space place to park the car. My partner and I angled our vehicle to block our tent from the road and slept like rocks.

      Not scenic (though the waterfall that is a short hike away is). My only safety concern is someone taking the corner too fast running into your car.

    • Astrid R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area
      Aug. 13, 2024

      Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area

      Derrick road dispersed camping

      This is an old campground no longer maintained. First of all, there is nothing but several feet of sand in a big lot. There is only a small section that is not sand. Don’t go past that. You will get stuck. Luckily we did not. There are huge sand dunes so tons of ATVs. The sand is disgustingly dirty from trash and feces. The ATV’ers are relentless. It’s quiet on a Monday night…

    • Mary S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      Aug. 10, 2024

      Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed

      Nice view, bumpy drive!

      This spot was great for a night! Super quiet. There was some trash around the site and the road, so I picked up as much as I could. The view was misted over but beautiful anyway- however, in my little Nissan Versa, I struggled on the roads up and down. I eventually kept it around 5-10mph to avoid damaging my car, but I got there just fine and had no issues at the campsite. I've got T-Mobile and had full bars.

    • Craig R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
      Jul. 4, 2024

      Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest

      Amazing secluded mountain view

      We didn’t actually stay here because it was already taken. But I wanted to create this view just to add additional context on how to find it.

      There’s a pretty decent sized gravel turnout… It’s the only big gravel turn out like this on this part of the road … you’ll see what looks like a logging road with a steep decline. It looks a little intimidating, but you go down that road and it curves around in a sea shape for about a half a mile and ends in the big open area where you can camp.

      If you’re telling something, I’d recommend walking the road to check to see if anybody is down there before you go down because it’s the only place you’d be able to turn around with your trailer.

      Wish we were able to actually stay in this spot. Really big open flat area for either your travel trailer or a small group with tents. Amazing view very secluded feeling. Maybe next time!

    • Reed G.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hebo Road
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Hebo Road

      It was okay

      Lots of trash, long drive, and sort of busy. Multiple sites available as you go up. Pretty spot though.

    • I
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      May. 24, 2024

      Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed

      Great views, privacy, and cell service!

      Great cell service! I was able to work remotely (teams calls) for 3 days with no issues. Also beautiful views! I went all the way to the top near the cell towers.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
      Apr. 15, 2024

      Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • Russel M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Road Turn Out Dispersed
      Mar. 16, 2024

      Road Turn Out Dispersed

      Rosd turn out on way to South Lake

      Great views, easy drive, AWD car would have been able to make it. The road to South lake was gated off so we used this turn out, there are many along the road. A slight drive on the forest access road leads to the top of the hill. Plenty of dead standing wood for fires.

    • Logan K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks
      Mar. 10, 2024

      Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks

      Snowed out

      Went up at the end of the snow season and I couldn't quite make it. My 4wd rav only has road tires and I eventually got to a point I wasn't able to make it. My brothers 2022 Outback did completely fine but regardless we had to turn back. I plan to revisit the site here in about two(ish) weeks. The area surrounding the site is trafficked regularly by the looks of it, lots of people coming out shooting, HOWEVER the area is patrolled very heavily by Sheriff Department. I was told by a guy more akin to the area that the spot is a pretty normal spot for locals and that some better areas are farther up.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Falls Trailhead - Overnight
      Nov. 4, 2023

      Beaver Falls Trailhead - Overnight

      Amazing Hike!!

      This place was beautiful!! Definitely best for car camping as the spots down by the river were pretty wet and muddy this time of year. The waterfall is amazing and only a 15 minute hike down! The only reason this place got lower than a 5 star is because of all the trash near the parking lot. Too beautiful of a place to be used as a dump!! Definitely used as a party spot but aside from this it’s worth the visit!

    • Samantha D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
      Nov. 2, 2023

      Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
      Sep. 30, 2023

      Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • Ray L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area
      Jul. 29, 2023

      Derrick Road Dispersed Camping Area

      Really great cheap spot

      Only reason it’s not 5 stars is the bathrooms are absolutely foul. Other than that it’s a really great quite, cheap spot that has a huge sand dune right next to it.

    • m
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Falls Trailhead - Overnight
      Jul. 18, 2023

      Beaver Falls Trailhead - Overnight

      Decent place for the night

      A big pavement pull off on the ride of the road. The river is a walk down a very steep hill behind the pullout. No place to pitch a tent, best for car camping. Had some issues with people stopping and playing loud music, seems to be a hangout spot.

    • Sam S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
      Jul. 16, 2023

      Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • m
      Camper-submitted photo from Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
      Jul. 9, 2023

      Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

      Coordinates go to a no access area

      The directions/coordinates are for 10min outside pacific city. It is now a private entrance/driveway with no access to go through to the dispersed coordinates! And the locals said a lot of the forest is closed off due to logging in that area. Defiantly follow the rangers review about the devils churn/thors well spot. The directions from Dyrt was about an hour or so away from his instructions ! We weren’t able to find a spot and ended up leaving the area

      entirely.

    • Jen C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed
      Jun. 26, 2023

      Road to Snag Lake - Dispersed

      Primative yet beautiful

      I have been coming here for 15 years had great times . Love the lakes snag and western. Stocked each spring with trout. So much fun for the kids to catch and eat them ..



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