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Reviewed May. 28, 2025

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.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by brendan , May 28, 2025
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by brendan , May 28, 2025
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Reviewed May. 20, 2025

Beautiful, quiet nature retreat close to the coast!

I setup camp at one of the spots here 3 nights in a row & had no visitors the entire time! Very quiet & can hear some noise in the distance from time to time, but was pleasantly surprised by the peace & quiet I got up here. I had my 3 dogs with me & only one night did they make a fuss about something outside the tent, but I assumed it was due to the pack of coyotes howling in the distance (not close!). They were just extra on edge. A little bit of trash in various different spots on this mountain which is a bummer, but I tried to clean up the spot i was in to the best of my ability for the next camper!

Month of VisitMay
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  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Michael P., May 20, 2025
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Michael P., May 20, 2025
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Michael P., May 20, 2025
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2024

Great views & secluded

Great little spot. Watch your GPS and use some dead reckoning with the topographic map. There is a little side road that gets a bit narrow and then opens into a beautiful spot.

Picked up a small bag of someone else’s trash. Don’t leave trash in the woods — pick up after yourself

Road is fine and easy. AWD is nice but isn’t necessary if the road is fairly dry.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Seth M., December 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Seth M., December 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Seth M., December 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Seth M., December 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Seth M., December 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Seth M., December 3, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024

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.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2024

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.

SiteNear Ben Smith Road
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Ansley P., September 5, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 15, 2024

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.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Kyle B., April 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Kyle B., April 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Kyle B., April 15, 2024
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2023

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.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Samantha D., November 2, 2023
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Samantha D., November 2, 2023
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Samantha D., November 2, 2023
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Samantha D., November 2, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2023

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.

Month of VisitSeptember
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  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Emily D., September 30, 2023
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  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Emily D., September 30, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2023

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.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2023

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

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Eric R., June 26, 2023
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Reviewed May. 7, 2023

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

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Casey B., May 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Casey B., May 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Casey B., May 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Casey B., May 7, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2022

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.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
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  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
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  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Amy & Stu B., October 10, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 8, 2022

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.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Devin F., September 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Devin F., September 8, 2022
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  • Review photo of Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping by Devin F., September 8, 2022