Jones Creek Campground

Oregon's Best Camping

Wilson River, Tillamook State Forest, Oregon
Wilson River, Tillamook State Forest, Oregon

Jones Creek Campground

Tillamook State Forest


Jones Creek Campground

Jones Creek Campground rests in the shady Tillamook State Forest near the Wilson River (shown above), along the Trees to Sea Scenic Byway (highway 6). The campground is 50 miles west of Portland. Campers can hike along the Wilson River Trail and enjoy the facilities at the Jones Creek Day Use Area.

Jones Creek Campground offers 42 campsites for tent camping. Among these are 14 walk-in tent sites and a group site for as many as 24 people. Only the group site accepts reservations, all other sites are first-come, first-served. Spruce, alder, hemlock, and fir provide amble shade. Facilities include drinking water and vault toilets. All the drive-in campsites and facilities are ADA accessible. A horseshoe pit is included in the campground.

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Jones Creek Campground Basics
Jones Creek Campground Location: From Highway 6, 50 miles west of Portland, turn north onto Jones Creek Road.
Elevation: 571 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Tillamook - 28 miles
Portland - 50 miles
Newport - 67 miles
Number of Sites: 28
Open - Closed: Open mid-May to early October
Max. People per single site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per single site: 2
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by: Oregon Department of Forestry
Jones Creek Campground Information: (503)

Jones Creek Campground Reservations
1Prices subject to change.
Reservations Available Only the group campsite accepts reservations; all others are first-come, first-served. Reservations for the group site are available 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length: 20 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: All facilities are accessible
Fees:1 Drive-to campsites $20 per night
Walk-in sites $15
Group campsite $50
Group Campsite Reservations: Jones Creek Group Campsite Reservations
Campground Map: Jones Creek Campground Map
Check-in, check-out: Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 1:00 PM

Jones Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water, river access
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Jones Creek Campground: Hike on the Wilson River Trail
Read all about the area: Tillamook State Forest Recreation Guide
Jones Creek Day Use Area, Wilson River (with a nice swimming hole when water levels are safe).
Visit the nearby Tillamook Forest Center.


Key Jones Creek Campground Regulations

  1. Campfires may only be lit in provided fire rings.
  2. Help prevent the spread of invasive species by obtaining firewood locally.
  3. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  4. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.

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