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Best Dispersed Camping near Yamhill, OR

62 Reviews

Tillamook State Forest provides numerous free dispersed camping options within an hour of Yamhill, Oregon. Forest roads offer primitive sites along river corridors and mountain viewpoints, with North Fork Trask and Trask River areas featuring established dispersed sites. Roads remain generally passable for 2WD vehicles in dry conditions, though some higher elevation routes require 4WD clearance.

Most sites include basic fire rings but no amenities - pack in water, pack out trash, and prepare for complete self-sufficiency. Cell service is essentially nonexistent throughout the forest. As one camper noted, "There are 3 easy to find campsites, very easy to find and access." However, weekends often bring increased traffic from OHV enthusiasts. Another camper mentioned, "Lots of road noise because this a popular place for 4-wheeling and dirt bikes, though everyone was respectful of our space." South Lake offers an alternative location with vault toilets and stocked fishing opportunities, providing slightly more developed dispersed camping while still remaining free.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Yamhill, Oregon (20)

    1. Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

    15 Reviews
    Tillamook State Forest, OR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 357-2191

    "Accessible through the Jones Creek campground turn off, continue up the forest roads past the OHV staging area and you’re in paradise!"

    "My mistake, these coordinates took us to the top of the mountain. It is currently an active logging area, so the truckers are out at 3am. The road up was a very narrow road."

    2. South Lake

    16 Reviews
    Beaver, OR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 750-7000

    "South Lake is fairly small, I consider it more of a pond to be honest, but a great place for disperse camping. The quickest drive in is a bit sketchy."

    "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"

    3. Trask River Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Tillamook, OR
    21 miles

    "River access and a fire pit. Dirt bike parking adjacent but pretty private."

    "There are 3 easy to find campsites, very easy to find and access. 2 or 3 miles before the gravel road was a commercial campground with a store and very friendly folks inside."

    4. North Fork Trask

    2 Reviews
    Tillamook, OR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 842-2545

    "I saw a total of 3 designated dispersed camping sites along this road. But there were a ton of pull offs along the river."

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

    9 Reviews
    Beaver, OR
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 750-7000

    "We have been traveling/disburse camping through Montana, Washington, and now Oregon and this has been our 2nd favorite spot. The drive in wasn’t as bad as we were anticipating."

    "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."

    6. Road Turn Out Dispersed (logging landing)

    2 Reviews
    Grand Ronde, OR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 750-7000

    "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."

    7. Hebo Road

    2 Reviews
    Beaver, OR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 815-1100

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

    8. Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks

    3 Reviews
    Timber, OR
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 842-2545

    9. Scenic Overlook Dispersed Camp near Foley Creek

    3 Reviews
    Wheeler, OR
    36 miles

    "Definitely quite the long and slow drive up a narrow backcountry road - steep in sections but overall quite manageable."

    "It’s just past a river around a bend when heading east on the south side. You’ll see signs off the pavement for Cook Creek campground. Keep on driving up staying on the main road."

    10. Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Beaver, OR
    37 miles
    Website

    "This is for dispersed camping in the Siuslaw NF off Forest Road 55, off 101. Turn into 55 from 101 between Thor’s Well and Devil’s Churn."

    "If it's dry then there is even more room. There was plenty of firewood but we had to get the fire going before burning the wet stuff."

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  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2022

    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.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2025

    Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping

    GPS takes you to the top!

    My mistake, these coordinates took us to the top of the mountain. It is currently an active logging area, so the truckers are out at 3am. The road up was a very narrow road. So careful if there’s other cars coming through, especially the logging semis.

    Nonetheless a cool spot. Dry camping. Please clean up after yourselves.

  • Robert D.
    Jul. 14, 2022

    South Lake

    A rough and very narrow road to get here.

    We took a ride from Hebo up road 14 or 1400 to South Lake. The trip took over 1 hour down a partly paved road with lots of pot holes then the rest of the way down a very narrow pot hole dirt road to South Lake. Along the way we passed Hebo Lake Campground that had many tent camp sites. Once we arrived at South Lake we found the lake to be somewhat small and there were a few tent sites somewhat close together. We had been told this lake was always stocked with Trout. We suggest only using a 4x4 or a high clearance vehicle to make this trip.

  • Gerard R.
    Jul. 24, 2020

    South Lake

    Quiet Lake

    South Lake is fairly small, I consider it more of a pond to be honest, but a great place for disperse camping. The quickest drive in is a bit sketchy. I recommend taking a slight slower route to avoid scratches on your vehicle from branches. We checked out a few dispersed sites before we picked our spot. We managed to get a spot that was a 1 minute walk to the water, and about the same to the vaulted toilets. The vaulted toilet is on the NW side of the lake. It must’ve been checked often for toilet paper because we were there for 4 nights and it always had some in there.

    We caught trout every day we were there. Most are small but was fun nonetheless. There is an old boat without a motor tied up for anyone to use. Only had one ore that was half broke but it still managed to get us across the water 🤷🏻‍♂️. We found a decent amount of firewood, just have to make sure it’s try if course. It’s all hidden below the ferns/greenery. No picnic tables or metal fire rings but who needs them? Plenty of rocks for a fire pit were already set up. Plenty of shade. Only downside was precious campers leaving toilet paper near the trees when you are literally a minute or less walk to the vaulted toilet.

  • Ariel & John W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

    Remote, wild, beautiful

    This is for dispersed camping in the Siuslaw NF off Forest Road 55, off 101. Turn into 55 from 101 between Thor’s Well and Devil’s Churn. There is a FS paid campground (Cape Perpetua Campground) right off FS 55.

    If you follow 55 about 10 miles in, there are lots of established boondocking spots at around 4000 elevation. Additionally there are unmapped logging roads which can also be explored for camping.

    Scenery is spectacular, lots of wildlife, deer, elk, coyote, and amazing old growth forests. No amenities of any kind, no cell service.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • michael K.
    Aug. 8, 2022

    South 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.

  • EThe Dyrt ADMIN User
    May. 29, 2025

    Scenic Overlook Dispersed Camp near Foley Creek

    360 views!

    This was a really fantastic campsite! Definitely quite the long and slow drive up a narrow backcountry road - steep in sections but overall quite manageable. There are a few options up here but one really phenomenal site with wide ranging views. Be weary that it is a long drive to get here and no way to tell if there's sites available until you do the entire drive up. No water up here.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Hebo Road

    Good Spots Up the Mountain

    The exact coordinates for this spot are in a no camping zone so I wouldn’t recommend making the drive all the way up to it.  We camped off of the paved road on the way up the mountain off one of the dirt roads. Not a bad spot though but saw plenty of people. There was a bear in the morning which was cool.

Guide to Yamhill

Tillamook State Forest provides numerous dispersed camping opportunities near Yamhill, Oregon. Sites along gravel forest roads offer primitive camping with no amenities, typically featuring fire rings and river access. North Fork Trask offers designated dispersed sites in good condition accessible by 2WD vehicles. The Trask River Campsites provide peaceful riverside camping with the sound of rushing water. Most forest roads remain passable with standard vehicles during dry conditions, though 4WD is recommended for accessing more remote areas.

Several camping areas feature elevated spots with panoramic forest views, particularly along Cedar Creek Road. Noise from ATVs, dirt bikes, and occasional logging activity should be expected, especially on weekends. A camper noted, "We found a small mountaintop spot with amazing 360 degree views." Cell service is non-existent throughout most of the forest. South Lake, located near Beaver, offers free lakeside camping with basic amenities including vault toilets and trash service. The lake is stocked with trout, making it popular for fishing. Siuslaw National Forest provides additional dispersed camping options, particularly near Pioneer-Indian Trail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Camp Yamhill dispersed camping areas?

Dispersed camping areas around Yamhill County are primitive with minimal to no amenities. At South Lake, you'll find basic dispersed sites with established fire rings but no facilities. This is dry camping, so bring all water you'll need. Similarly, the Scenic Overlook Dispersed Camp near Foley Creek offers stunning views but no developed amenities. Most dispersed sites in the region feature natural clearings and sometimes fire rings from previous campers. Pack out all trash, bring your own water, and be prepared with portable toilet solutions as there are no restroom facilities. Cell service is typically limited or non-existent in these remote areas.

Where can I find dispersed camping areas in Yamhill County?

Yamhill County offers several dispersed camping options. Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping provides excellent spots accessible through Jones Creek campground turnoff. Continue up the forest roads past the OHV staging area to find numerous sites suitable for 4WD/off-road capable vehicles. Another option is Cole Mt Ridge, which features dispersed sites along dirt roads. Look for small hillside turnoffs with established fire pit areas. These areas typically follow dispersed camping rules: pack it in/pack it out, use existing fire rings, and stay at least 200 feet from water sources. Always check current forest conditions as some areas may be temporarily closed due to logging operations.

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Yamhill, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Yamhill, OR is Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping with a 4.6-star rating from 15 reviews.

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