🌤 Weather at Tillamook State Forest by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38–59 °F | 47–69 °F | 40–68 °F | 37–51 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Tillamook 6SE, 11 mi away, elevation 140 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Tillamook State Forest is a state forest in Tillamook County, Oregon, managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry — it is not an Oregon state park. Its trails, campgrounds and the Tillamook Forest Center on the Wilson River are open to visitors.
Quick Facts
| State | Oregon |
| County | Tillamook County |
| Managed by | Oregon Department of Forestry |
Location & Getting There
Tillamook State Forest lies in Tillamook County, Oregon. The Tillamook Forest Center, the forest’s interpretive center, sits beside the Wilson River, with a suspension bridge over the river to the Wilson River Trail. The coordinates on this page are 45.5824967, -123.6709741.
Source: Oregon Department of Forestry, checked September 15, 2026.
Explore More Oregon State Parks
Tillamook State Forest is not a state park, but Oregon state parks such as Nehalem Bay State Park are within reach. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Oregon guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
Wildlife & Nature
Tillamook State Forest — 360,000 acres — rose from the ashes of the devastating Tillamook Burns, a series of catastrophic wildfires (1933, 1939, 1945, 1951) that destroyed 355,000 acres of old-growth forest. The reforestation effort — the largest in US history — planted 72 million seedlings by hand between 1949 and 1973. The “Tillamook Burn to Tillamook Forest” story is one of Oregon’s greatest conservation achievements. Today the forest supports thriving wildlife populations — Roosevelt elk herds, black bears, mountain lions, and bobcats. Northern spotted owls are returning as the replanted forest matures. Salmon are recovering in the Wilson, Trask, and Tillamook Rivers. The forest provides 1,000+ miles of recreation trails for hiking, mountain biking, and OHV use.
Nearby Attractions
Tillamook Creamery — Oregon’s most visited attraction — offers cheese and ice cream tastings. Tillamook Air Museum occupies a massive WWII blimp hangar. Wilson River Trail offers 20+ miles of premier hiking. Kings Mountain Trail — 2,500 feet of elevation gain in 2.5 miles — is one of Oregon’s most challenging day hikes. Tillamook Bay provides crabbing and fishing. Three Capes Scenic Loop connects coastal highlights. Pioneer Museum in Tillamook covers the region’s logging and dairy heritage.
More parks nearby: Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site and Nehalem Bay State Park are both a short drive away.
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Plan your gear for Tillamook State Forest
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