RV camping around Tillamook State Forest provides access to diverse coastal environments across Tillamook County. Sites range from sea level marina locations to forested riverside settings, with winter temperatures typically between 40-60°F and summer reaching 65-75°F. Most facilities maintain year-round operation, though amenities and site availability can change seasonally between October and April.
What to do
Crabbing from park docks: Jetty Fishery Marina & RV Park offers on-site crabbing access with equipment rentals available. "You can buy or rent a crab trap, buy bait, pay money to use the dock and try your hand at crabbing. The do not sell shellfish licenses here, so you need to come with one in hand," notes Greg K.
Visit maritime exhibits: Port of Tillamook Bay RV Park sits adjacent to a World War II era blimp museum. "This is a great city run RV park that is next to a small municipal airport and a World War II era blimp museum. Some sites have shade, but mostly open field," reports Robert C.
Bird watching during migrations: Cannon Beach RV Resort provides access to seasonal bird migrations. "Bird migration spring through early summer is a highlight. Haystack rock is picturesque and volunteers can point out highlights. Don't forget low tide for tidepooling," advises Misty Z.
What campers like
Waterfront positioning: Paradise Cove RV Resort offers sites with direct water views. "We chose a site down by the bay, what a beautiful view, clean bathrooms and showers. Appears to have seen its better days though," mentions Al M.
Concrete site pads: Netarts Bay RV Park features hardscaped camping areas. "Fun spot on the Oregon coast. Very clean. Loved the spaces, cement pads for your outdoor living. Good Wi-Fi. Friendly staff," reports Pops A.
Walking access to towns: Thousand Trails Seaside provides easy connectivity to local businesses. "A nice short walk into town where there were plenty of nice restaurants. Was surprised when we got here to see it so busy as everywhere else we'd been were quite empty," shares Vik H.
What you should know
Seasonal weather preparation: Winter camping remains available but conditions vary significantly from summer. "We come down here to get away from the heat, inland, area. It's usually 20-30 degrees cooler, than inland. So when the heat hits the valley, everyone runs to the coastline," explains a visitor at Misty River RV Park.
Coastal elk herds: Wildlife viewing opportunities exist directly from campgrounds. "Fun fact: In the winter months you will likely see the local elk herd around town," notes Mari H. about Cannon Beach RV Resort.
Highway noise concerns: Road proximity affects noise levels at several parks. "Oregon Hwy 6 runs alongside the RV Park. It is a major source of road noise during the day and late night," warns Cande D. about Misty River RV Park.
Variable Wi-Fi reliability: Internet connectivity fluctuates across facilities. "There is free WiFi that works great early in the day but slows to a crawl at night. ATT reception is very limited," observes a camper at Cannon Beach RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Playground conditions: Check recent reviews for play area maintenance status. "Having children, the playground and pool are a huge deal when you're camping at an RV resort. Well, the playground was rusted over and had pieces that were missing to it, the swings were broken as well," reports Erika T. about Thousand Trails Seaside.
Indoor recreation options: Some parks maintain covered pool facilities for rainy days. "There's a pool and spa. There's also a lodge with a game room and laundry. Full hookups. Paved loop for kids and bikes," mentions C M. about Cannon Beach RV Resort.
Safe beach access routes: Look for pedestrian pathways to beaches. "A sidewalk underpass under 101 and a path through a small city park makes it a family-friendly, dog-friendly walk to the outstanding beach sunsets," explains Mari H. about walking from Cannon Beach RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for size constraints: Larger rigs should specify positioning needs when booking. "Spots 1-27 are the tightest I have ever seen, so try to avoid them. 52-58 are right on the Bay, and pretty sizable," advises Josh H. about Netarts Bay RV Park.
Power stability concerns: Consider protection equipment for electrical systems. "The RV Park is a moderately maintained facility. The site was close to level. Power stable. Recommend Power surge protector/monitor," suggests a visitor to Misty River RV Park.
Leveling requirements: Prepare for terrain variations at established sites. "The site was gravel based and only big enough for our truck with a camper to back in. The site had full hook ups, 50AMP, 30AMP, 110VAC and a sewer," reports Robert D. about Old Mill RV Resort.
