Best Dispersed Camping near Tigard, OR
Looking for the best dispersed camping near Tigard? Dispersed camping is the perfect way to get off the grid. Each dispersed site offers quick access to one or more of Tigard's most popular destinations.
Best Dispersed Sites Near Tigard, OR (21)
1. Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Tillamook State Forest, Oregon11 Reviews•43 Photos•633 SavesDispersed 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
2. South Lake
Beaver, Oregon16 Reviews•28 Photos•785 SavesAt 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
4. Alder Flat
Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon4 Reviews•15 Photos•118 SavesParking area for 4-5 vehicles overflow on the Highway 224. Alder Flat Trail #574. Link to Trail Description and Map
- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
5. Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks
Timber, Oregon2 Reviews•5 Photos•95 SavesDispersed 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
6. Mirror Lake
Government Camp, Oregon7 Reviews•46 Photos•249 SavesMirror Lake offers a few sites for overnight camping. The hike to the lake is one of the most popular hikes on Mt Hood. While the vast majority of hikers only visit during the day, a few primitive sites are located just above the lake.
When I refer to primitive sites, that is what they are. There are no facilities here. No picnic tables, and no toilets. A few fire pits have been fashioned out of rock and you may also find a makeshift bench. But for some this is an ideal camping experience. By day Mirror lake can get crowded. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains and it can get loud here. But at night it is as peaceful as you could ever want. Views of Mt Hood and Tom Dick and Harry Mountain are all outstanding.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
8. Gifford Pinchot National Forest-Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping
Cougar, Washington4 Reviews•41 Photos•179 SavesThis small, lightly used campground is tucked into dense forest adjacent to Canyon Creek. Eight campsites are available for tent camping only.
Nine small campsites. Smaller RVs can camp here. There is a newer, accessible vault toilet. Each site has a table and fire ring. The campground is sort of hidden away in the dense forest. Canyon Creek is nearby. If pulling a trailer, it is best to leave it at a pullout on the 54 road and find the campground first. There is no chance to turn around if the entrance is missed.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
9. Beaver Falls Trailhead - Overnight
Clatskanie, Oregon5 Reviews•14 Photos•214 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Tigard
51 Reviews of 21 Tigard Campgrounds
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Mayre J.
Guide
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.
- AAnsley P.
TravelerTillamook 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.
Scout
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!
Hannah G.ScoutSouth Lake
Non existent
The road was blocked off so there was no way to access this site.
John P.Scout
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.
- MMelissa B.Guide
Gifford Pinchot National Forest-Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping
Trail of Turds…
The site was great honestly, nice flat pads for tents, plenty of room for a trailer if you’re brave enough to bring it down about 5 miles of rough rough gravel road. For being such a remote location it was very busy this weekend lots of cars, foot traffic, and fishermen. It’s beautiful u can’t blame anyone for wanting to come but i was surprised by the volume. Maybe try a weekday for less crowds.
We had a private trail (about a country block in length), we quickly realized it was a “shitty” trail, a trail of Turds😭😭💩🧻
Other then that water and surrounding scenery was breath taking..
Craig R.Scout
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!
- KKayleen S.Scout
Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Love being able to find free campsites I live in a schoolbus so it’s hard to find paces I can stay overnight without being harassed
Lovely! Would recommend
Jeffrey P.GuideGifford Pinchot National Forest-Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping
Pretty good!
Road got a little bumpy getting out here but once we found a spot right near the riverbank, you felt like you were deep in it. Saw a few people on the way out. Really relaxing next to the sound of the river. Would definitely recommend sleeping mats if you’re in a tent as the grounds rather hard. The spot we went didn’t really have anywhere for hammocks but saw a couple on the way out. “Spaces” were far enough apart that you couldn’t even tell anyone else was out there. Wood was kinda sparse in the spot we were in too but you’re close enough to your car that you can just bring some. Would definitely recommend for a quick and convenient spot.
Reed G.Traveler
Hebo Road
It was okay
Lots of trash, long drive, and sort of busy. Multiple sites available as you go up. Pretty spot though.
- Reed G.Traveler
Trask River Campsites
Pretty and clean
River access and a fire pit. Dirt bike parking adjacent but pretty private.
- KKyle S.Scout
Gifford Pinchot National Forest-Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping
Beware of Samsquatch
He’s out there 👽
- KKyle B.Traveler
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.ScoutRoad 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.Traveler
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.
- RRon G.Scout
Zigzag River Camp
Side of the road camping?
These coordinates get you the Kiwanis camp, other than that I wouldn't say a great dispersant camping spot, area is nice though.
- JJaden J.Guide
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.Traveler
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.
- EEmily D.Traveler
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.
- mmaliaScout
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.ScoutTillamook 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.
Eric R.ScoutTillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Awesome
Unreal. Sunrise was one of best I’ve ever seen, especially with the clouds below. Easy to find spots, but lots of vehicle noise bc the roads are used for dirt bikes
Casey B.GuideTillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Absolutely beautiful
For being about an hour outside of Portland, this place is magical. If you're into disbursed camping, you have to give this place a visit
Amy & Stu B.
LegendTillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Beautiful spot—tons of off road noises and activity
Loved this spot. Gorgeous, lots of unique sites. Only downside is incredibly loud atv and dirt bike activity.
These sites are beautiful and really meant for tent camping—but you can park an rv in most of the spots.
There is a vault toilet closer to site 14 but no hookups.
OHV vehicles are incredibly loud and ran throughout the weekend— but I have a feeling it’s very quiet on the week days.
Gorgeous—lovely area, no real amenities or ATT/ Verizon service.
- DDevin F.Traveler
Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Perfect for Overland and off-road vehicle camping
Accessible through the Jones Creek campground turn off, continue up the forest roads past the OHV staging area and you’re in paradise! Gorgeous spots all over that are accessible in most 4WD/off-road capable vehicles. There is a massive network of forest service roads many with spots to set up your own quiet camp away from all the dirt bikes and RVs. No facilities obviously but that’s what makes this place special. It’s incredibly quiet and peaceful and a gorgeous piece of the PNW coastal area.
Derek D.ScoutSouth Lake
Overall good experience
Aside from the few kids that decided to start shooting guns in the camp site. It’s a nice little place to escape the hustle and bustle of life.
michael K.TravelerSouth Lake
Beautiful Site but..
Do not drive here if you can't drive on the edge of a cliff on gravel roads. it's bumpy and definitely not for the faint of heart. other than that, it's a great site with nice pullouts and camping for car campers, vans, etc... I was fortunate and I have a black series off road trailer behind a 4runner, and we were fine. I would not recommend a trailer for this location. great for tents and the lake is ok, not too appealing to us, though.
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