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Tillamook STATE FOREST Recreation Guide Welcome to the Tillamook State Forest Explore a unique Coast Range forest, get closer to nature, or discover the history of the legendary Tillamook Burn. Grab your gear and bring your family and friends to the Tillamook State Forest. e forest is less than an hour drive from Portland or from Highway 101 on the coast. Here you will find rugged mountains rising above clear rivers where salmon and steelhead return to spawn. Abundant rainfall nourishes a green world of mosses, ferns, and trees. Majestic elk roam the lush forest while busy birds dart through shrubs and treetops. Delicate spring wildflowers emerge across the hillsides and valleys only to surrender to brilliant colors of broadleaf trees in the autumn. Your forest visit Whether you’re looking for a scenic drive, a quiet picnic spot with a cool creek rippling over smooth stones, a family campsite, or a trail through the woods, you’ll find something special in the Tillamook State Forest. Many visitors also enjoy the rivers and streams for fishing, hunting, kayaking, swimming, and wildlife viewing. e Oregon Department of Forestry 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. Forest contact information Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway Tillamook, OR 97141 (866) 930 - 4646 tillamookforestcenter.org Tillamook District Office 5005 3rd Street Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842 - 2545 Forest Grove District Office 801 Gales Creek Road Forest Grove, OR 97116 (503) 357 - 2191 For more information If you’re looking for more specific information on the Tillamook State Forest, pick up additional brochures at one of our district offices or visit tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com or oregon.gov/odf. To get travel information in Oregon by phone simply dial 511 or (800) 977 - 6368, or check Oregon Department of Transportation’s Trip Check website: tripcheck.com Tillamook STATE FOREST 6 26 30 5 101 84 Portland Tillamook 101 26 6 Seaside 4/20

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Page 1: k Tillamook Welcome to the...Tillamook STATE FOREST Recreation Guide Welcome to the Tillamook State Forest o y g e m t. s d l s, t bs s y f umn. Your forest visit, k y s, e o , d

Tillamook S T A T E F O R E S T

Recreation Guide

Welcome to the Tillamook State ForestExplore a unique Coast Range forest, get closer to nature, or discover the history of the legendary Tillamook Burn. Grab your gear and bring your family and friends to the Tillamook State Forest. The forest is less than an hour drive from Portland or from Highway 101 on the coast.

Here you will find rugged mountains rising above clear rivers where salmon and steelhead return to spawn. Abundant rainfall nourishes a green world of mosses, ferns, and trees. Majestic elk roam the lush forest while busy birds dart through shrubs and treetops. Delicate spring wildflowers emerge across the hillsides and valleys only to surrender to brilliant colors of broadleaf trees in the autumn.

Your forest visitWhether you’re looking for a scenic drive, a quiet picnic spot with a cool creek rippling over smooth stones, a family campsite, or a trail through the woods, you’ll find something special in the Tillamook State Forest. Many visitors also enjoy the rivers and streams for fishing, hunting, kayaking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.

The Oregon Department of Forestry 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.

Forest contact informationTillamook Forest Center45500 Wilson River Highway

Tillamook, OR 97141(866) 930 - 4646

tillamookforestcenter.org

Tillamook District Office5005 3rd Street

Tillamook, OR 97141(503) 842 - 2545

Forest Grove District Office801 Gales Creek Road

Forest Grove, OR 97116(503) 357 - 2191

For more informationIf you’re looking for more specific information on the Tillamook State Forest, pick up additional brochures at one of our district offices or visittillamookstateforest.blogspot.com or oregon.gov/odf.To get travel information in Oregon by phone simply dial 511 or (800) 977 - 6368, or check Oregon Department of Transportation’s Trip Check website: tripcheck.com

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Campground

Restrooms

Picnic Site

ADA Accessible

Camping Fee

Designated Campsites

Drinking Water

Picnic Shelter

Horse Campground

Telephone

Trailhead

Hiking Trail

Horse Trail

Hand Boat LaunchOHV Staging Area

Mountain Bike Trail

SwimmingScenic Viewpoint

Fishing

Exhibit InformationVisitor Center

Boat LaunchGroup Campsite

Name of facilityNumber of Campsites

District Contact Open Season

CAMPGROUNDS

RECREATION FACILITIES

Tillamook Forest Center

Camping Fee

Elk Creek 14 Forest Grove All year All walk-in tent sites

Gales Creek 19 Forest Grove May - Sept Three walk-in sites. Trailhead and day-use area open March - November (weather permitting)

Jones Creek 42 Tillamook May - Sept 14 walk-in tent sites, day-use area open all year, Equestrian TH July - Sept

Keenig Creek 12 Tillamook All year All walk-in tent sites

Morrison Eddy 6 Tillamook All year All walk-in tent sites

Nehalem Falls 21 Tillamook May - Sept Six walk-in tent sites

Reehers Camp 17 Forest Grove May - Sept 10 horse / 7 non-horse campsites, large trailhead / day-use area

Stagecoach Horse Camp 10 Forest Grove All year Horse camping only from April - Oct, stock water

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) STAGING & CAMPING Designated for campers with trail-ready OHVs. Campers without OHVs will be required to leave.

Browns Camp 30 Forest Grove April - Oct Large day-use parking area

Diamond Mill 17 Tillamook All year Difficult single-track motorcycle trails, camping in parking lot - $5/night, per vehicle

Hollywood/Edwards Creek 3 Tillamook All year Edwards Creek Learners Loop; graded trail for beginning riders

Jordan Creek 6 Tillamook May - Sept

Lyda Camp Forest Grove All year

DAY-USE AREAS (see Campgrounds for additional day-use areas)

Beaver Slide Tillamook All year

Footbridge Tillamook All year

Gales Creek Overlook Forest Grove All year

Peninsula Tillamook All Year Drift boats take out here or risk danger downstream!

Smith Homestead All year To rent the Forest Learning Shelter, visit tillamookforestcenter.org

Sprague Memorial Wayside Tillamook All year Pet walking area

Stones Road Boat Launch Tillamook All year Wooden boat slide for drift boat launching

Sunset Highway Rest Area Forest Grove All year

DESIGNATED CAMPSITESCedar 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

East Fork Trask 8 Tillamook All year

Jordan Creek 14 Tillamook All year

North Fork Wilson 7 Tillamook All year Portable toilets available seasonally

North Fork Trask 2 Tillamook All year

South Fork Trask 7 Tillamook All year

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.

Picnicking in the Jones Creek Day-use Area

Hikers enjoying Wilson Falls along the

Wilson River Trail

Visit tillamookforestcenter.org for hours of operation.TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER

Bell Camp Forest Grove

Cedar Butte Tillamook

Coal Creek Tillamook

Deyoe Creek Forest Grove

Four County Point Forest Grove

Kings Mountain Forest Grove

Rogers Camp Forest Grove

Storey Burn Forest Grove

Summit Forest Grove

University Falls Forest Grove

Name of facility District Contact

TRAILHEADS (outside of campgrounds/day-use areas)

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.

Mountain bike access to Wilson River Trail only

Campground RegulationsCampsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations.

Limit per site: 8 people, 2 tents, 2 vehicles MAXIMUM or as signed

Campground quiet hours are 10pm-7am

Stay limits are 14 days out of any 35 day period.

Purchase campfire wood from camp hosts where available, or collect dead and down wood from areas outside developed facilities and only for your use on the forest.

For the enjoyment and safety of others, pets must be on a leash.

Campground fees: $20/night drive-in sites $15/night walk-in sites $5/night extra vehicle

Designated campsite fees:Cedar Creek - $5/night, per vehicle*

North Fork Wilson - $5/night, per vehicle* Diamond Mill - $5/night, per vehicle

* Fee box is located across from the Jones Creek Campground entrance

Cash & check only. Credit cards not accepted.

Camping Fees

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Kilchis Park

Jordan Creek

Footbridge

Cedar Butte

JonesCreek

DiamondMill

Smith Homestead

Kings Mtn.

Elk Creek

Lyda Camp

University Falls

Stagecoach Horse Camp

Rogers Camp

Deyoe Creek

Browns Camp

Summit Storey Burn

Gales Creek

Gales Creek Overlook

Reehers Camp

Buxton

Tophill

Beaver Creek

FourCountyPoint

Sunset Rest Area

Henry Rierson Spruce Run

Nehalem Falls

Roy Creek

Oswald West State Park

Nehalem Bay State Park

Barview

Cape Meares State Park and

National Wildlife Refuge

Cape Lookout State Park

Stones Road

Siskeyville

Vanderzanden

Mapes Creek

Tillamook Forest Center

CoalCreek

Portland 20 miles

Seaside 28 miles

Seaside 16 miles

McMinnville 8 miles

Banks-VernoniaState Trail

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Vernonia

Trask Mountain

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Onion Peak 3,057’

Rogers Peak 3,681’

Larch Mountain 3,449’

Kings Mountain 3,226’

Elk Mountain 2,788’

Roundtop Mountain 2,885’

Tilden Bluffs 2,589’

South Saddle Mtn

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Woods Point 3, 196’

Cedar Butte2,907’

Triangulation Point 3,294’

Gobblers Knob 3,051’

Windy Point 2,881’

Hembre Ridge 2,947’

Grindstone Mountain

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Neahkahnie Mountain 1631'

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ODF Maintained Facilities

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ODF District Headquarters

Visitor Center

Campground

Trailhead

Boat Launch

Picnic Site

Scenic Viewpoint

Hand Boat Launch

Horse Campground

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East Fork Trask

North Fork Trask

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Cook Creek

Cedar Creek

North ForkWilson

Designated Campsites

JordanCreek

L. L. Stub StewartState Park

Gales Creek Campground

Camping fun for the whole family

Tillamook State Forest campgrounds offer moderately-sized, rustic sites shaded by Douglas-fir

forest. Individual campsites are well-screened and include a parking area, a fire grate with cooking grill, and a tent pad. While there are no RV hook-ups, many sites are suitable for travel trailers or small RVs. Some campgrounds have walk-in tent sites a bit farther from the road. Jones Creek, Keenig Creek, Elk Creek, and Gales Creek campgrounds are popular with families and are easily reached from Highway 6. Browns Camp, Diamond Mill, and Jordan Creek campgrounds are specifically for off-highway vehicle camping. Reehers Camp is primarily for horse campers, with a non-horse campsite loop.Outside of developed campgrounds, designated campsites can be found along forest roads near major rivers and streams. While these sites lack amenities, such as restrooms and drinking water, each site contains a metal fire grate in which campfires are permitted during most periods of fire restrictions.

Explore trails on foot, by bike, or by horseEnjoy a variety of more than 80 miles of non-motorized trails on the Tillamook State Forest. Whether you prefer hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding, there is a trail for you. Enjoy a spring wildflower show while hiking the Peninsula Trail. Pedal your mountain bike on the Historic Hiking Loop Trail for a rocking good ride. If you’re looking for a steep hike to a mountain-top with inspiring views, tackle the Kings Mountain Trail. Some trails may be closed seasonally to protect them from damage. Please remember to share the trail and abide by regulations on posted signs. A series of detailed trail guides are available at district offices, the Tillamook Forest Center, and on our websites.

Stop in at the Tillamook Forest CenterDiscover the forest in this award-winning visitor center through hands-on exhibits and family-friendly activities. Watch the dynamic Wilson River from a spectacular suspension bridge. Climb the fire lookout tower for a birds’-eye view of the forest. Walk lush trails and watch the film, Legacy of Fire. Admission and parking are free.

Weather and fire safety | Be preparedWeather on the forest is highly variable. Late fall through early spring usually brings over 100 inches of rainfall. Snowfall occurs irregularly and can accumulate in the higher elevations into May. Summer through early fall brings dry weather; however, don’t be surprised by an occasional shower.

Fire season is declared when forest conditions and weather raise the risk of wildfire. Restrictions on building campfires and off-road riding may be required. Always check and follow fire restrictions. Carry a shovel and a gallon of water or fire extinguisher when driving in the forest. Ensure your campfire is dead out (cold) before leaving the site.

Driving forest roadsExplore hundreds of miles of gravel forest roads, but be aware that single-lane roads require caution, slower speeds, and higher clearance. Carry a forest map, water, and a spare tire. Be alert for log trucks and other vehicles. Stay to the right and expect a vehicle around every corner. CB channels for truck traffic are posted. Cell phone coverage is extremely limited in the forest. GPS data or online maps may contain outdated information and include roads that are no longer in service.

Gales Creek Trail

Ride the region’s premier motorized trailsOff-highway vehicle (OHV) riders can reach motorcycle, quad, side-by-side, and four-wheel drive trails from five staging areas on the forest. Over 250 miles of well-marked trails, ranging from easy to difficult, provide many options for OHV enthusiasts. Browns Camp is a good place for beginning riders and even offers a kids riding area. If you like a more challenging ride, try Jordan Creek Staging Area. The Diamond Mill area also offers a kids riding area and difficult single-track motorcycle trails. Pick up a Tillamook State Forest OHV Guide for regulations and a map of the designated OHV trail system.

Relax at day-use areasDay-use areas, highway waysides, and scenic overlooks are located

throughout the forest. Most picnic sites offer a shady oasis near streams and easy trails. The Smith Homestead, Jones Creek Day-use Area, and Keening Creek Campground are popular places located near the Wilson River off Highway 6. The rustic Forest Learning Shelter at the Smith Homestead can be rented for private events by contacting the Tillamook Forest Center.

Mark’s Trail

Smith Homestead Day-use Area

Maps of roads, OHV trails, non-motorized trails, and designated campsites are available at district offices, the Tillamook Forest Center, and websites.

For more information on recreation facilities in the Clatsop State Forest, please reference the Clatsop State Forest Recreation Guide.