Free dispersed camping in the Tillamook State Forest puts this spot within places to camp near Timber, but the access road demands attention before committing. Reviewers report rough conditions that stopped a 4WD vehicle on road tires during late snow season, and Google Maps has directed drivers down the wrong road. The area sees regular use by target shooters, and at least one reviewer documented trash and drug paraphernalia at the GPS coordinates. Reehers Camp sits 2.6 miles south as a more established alternative. Visit in dry summer months and verify road conditions locally before heading out.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTillamook Forest Dispersed is located in Oregon near Timber
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
45.7433106865703 N
123.35064234881284 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/27/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Tillamook Forest Dispersed - Shots and Pecks needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 57 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 23 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 35 min from Salem, OR
- 1 hr 49 min from Albany, OR
