Established Camping
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
About
State Park
Located in Oregon’s coastal Clatsop State Forest, about an hour’s drive west of Portland, Saddle Mountain State Recreation Area is primarily known for the hike to its namesake peak, and the spectacular views that can be enjoyed from its summit—from the Columbia River’s confluence with the Pacific…
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Let's be honest, you camp here for the hike but to avoid crowds
The camp sites are first come first served but they didn't fill up when I was there. All ten of them are within a short walk, like a hundred feet at most, of the parking area and have fire pits and picnic tables but that's it really. There's a restroom in the parking lot though. Some sites are…
Best hiking, great availability, by the Oregon Coast...
Saddle Mountain is my go-to campsite. It sits at the base of a glorious 3 -mile hike, a good workout that ends with 360-degree vistas of at least four major mountains, two major rivers, Astoria, the Oregon Coast... it doesn't get any better. In 4-5 visits, I've always found a site open amongst…
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Location
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area is located in Oregon
Coordinates
45.96276834 N
123.745565 W