Tillamook Forest Center Rising Above Clear Rivers Where Salmon and 45500 Wilson River Highway Steelhead Return to Spawn
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Tillamook Welcome to the STATE FOREST 26 30 Tillamook Tillamook State Forest 6 84 STATE FOREST Explore a unique Coast Range forest, get closer to 101 Seaside nature, or discover the history of the legendary Recreation Guide Tillamook Burn. Grab your gear and bring 5 26 101 your family and friends to the Tillamook State 6 Portland Tillamook Forest. The forest is less than an hour drive from Portland or from Highway 101 on the coast. Forest contact information Here you will find rugged mountains Tillamook Forest Center rising above clear rivers where salmon and 45500 Wilson River Highway steelhead return to spawn. Abundant rainfall Tillamook, OR 97141 nourishes a green world of mosses, ferns, (866) 930 - 4646 and trees. Majestic elk roam the lush forest tillamookforestcenter.org while busy birds dart through shrubs and treetops. Delicate spring wildflowers Tillamook District Office 5005 3rd Street emerge across the hillsides and valleys only Tillamook, OR 97141 to surrender to brilliant colors of broadleaf (503) 842 - 2545 trees in the autumn. Forest Grove District Office 801 Gales Creek Road Forest Grove, OR 97116 Your forest visit (503) 357 - 2191 Whether you’re looking for a scenic drive, a quiet picnic spot with a cool creek For more information rippling over smooth stones, a family campsite, or a trail through the woods, If you’re looking for more specific information on the Tillamook State Forest, pick up additional brochures at you’ll find something special in the one of our district offices or visit Tillamook State Forest. Many visitors also tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com enjoy the rivers and streams for fishing, or oregon.gov/odf. hunting, kayaking, swimming, and To get travel information in Oregon by phone simply dial wildlife viewing. 511 or (800) 977 - 6368, or check Oregon Department of The Oregon Department of Forestry Transportation’s Trip Check website:tripcheck.com invites you to visit the Tillamook Forest Center to learn about the forest through programs, exhibits, and friendly staff. It is a great place to start or end your Tillamook State Forest adventure. 6/18 RECREATION FACILITIES Number of District Camping Name of facility Campsites Contact Open Season Fee ADA Accessible CAMPGROUNDS Restrooms Hiking Trail Elk Creek 14 Forest Grove May - Sept All walk-in tent sites Telephone Mountain Bike Trail Drinking Water Horse Trail Gales Creek 19 Forest Grove May - Sept Three walk-in sites. Trailhead and day-use area open March - November (weather permitting) Camping Fee OHV Staging Area Jones Creek 42 Tillamook May - Sept 14 walk-in tent sites, day-use area open all year, separate Equestrian TH July - Sept Campground Hand Boat Launch Keenig Creek 12 Tillamook May - Sept All walk-in tent sites Designated Campsites Boat Launch Nehalem Falls 21 Tillamook May - Sept Six walk-in tent sites Group Campsite Fishing Reehers Camp 17 Forest Grove May - Sept 10 horse / 7 non-horse campsites, large trailhead / day-use area Horse Campground Swimming Picnic Site Scenic Viewpoint Stagecoach Horse Camp 10 Forest Grove All year Horse camping only from April - Oct, stock water Picnic Shelter Exhibit Information DESIGNATED CAMPSITES Each site is numbered, signed, and contains a fire grate that may be used during fire restrictions. Most sites do not have drinking water or restroom facilities. Visitor Center Trailhead Cedar Creek 24 Tillamook All year A small OHV staging area is located near sites 10 - 13. Portable toilets available seasonally. Cook Creek 17 Tillamook All year Campground Regulations TRAILHEADS (outside of campgrounds/day-use areas) East Fork Trask 8 Tillamook All year Campsites are available on a first-come, Name of facility District Contact Jordan Creek 14 Tillamook All year first-served basis; no reservations. Bell Camp Forest Grove Morrison Eddy 6 Tillamook All year Limit per site: 8 people, 2 tents, Cedar Butte Tillamook 2 vehicles or as signed North Fork Wilson 7 Tillamook All year Portable toilets available seasonally Hikers enjoying Coal Creek Tillamook Campground quiet hours are 10pm-7am Wilson Falls along the North Fork Trask 2 Tillamook All year Wilson River Trail Deyoe Creek Forest Grove Stay limits are 14 days out of any 35 day period. South Fork Trask 7 Tillamook All year Four County Point Forest Grove Purchase campfire wood from camp hosts OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) STAGING & CAMPING where available, or collect dead and down wood Kings Mountain Forest Grove Mountain bike access to Wilson River Trail only from areas outside developed facilities and only Browns Camp 30 Forest Grove April - Oct Large day-use parking area for your use on the forest. Rogers Camp Forest Grove Diamond Mill 17 Tillamook All year Difficult single-track motorcycle trails, additional camping available in parking area For the enjoyment and safety of others, Storey Burn Forest Grove Hollywood/Edwards Creek 3 Tillamook All year Edwards Creek Learners Loop; graded trail for beginning riders pets must be on a leash. Summit Forest Grove Jordan Creek 6 Tillamook May - Sept Camping Fees University Falls Forest Grove Picnicking in the Jones Creek Lyda Camp Forest Grove All year Campground fees: Day-use Area $20/night drive-in sites (see Campgrounds for additional day-use areas) $15/night walk-in sites DAY-USE AREAS $5/night extra vehicle Beaver Slide Tillamook All year Designated campsite fees: Footbridge Tillamook All year Cedar Creek - $5/night, per vehicle* North Fork Wilson - $5/night, per vehicle* Gales Creek Overlook Forest Grove All year Morrison Eddy - $15/night walk-in site* Peninsula Tillamook All Year Drift boats take out here or risk danger downstream! * Fee box is located across from the Jones Creek Tillamook Campground entrance Smith Homestead Forest Center All year To rent the Forest Learning Shelter, visit tillamookforestcenter.org Sprague Memorial Wayside Tillamook All year Pet walking area Cash & check only. Credit cards not accepted. Stones Road Boat Launch Tillamook All year Wooden boat slide for drift boat launching Sunset Highway Rest Area Forest Grove All year TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER Visit tillamookforestcenter.org for hours of operation. Please note: Camping fees and sites that require fees may be subject to change. Trails, roads, and campsites are subject to closure due to weather, maintenance, and active timber sales. To view closures and to download trail guides, visit tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com. 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