Browns Camp Campground in the Tillamook State Forest is switching to a reservation-only system when it reopens April 1.
The 28-site Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) campground, previously first-come, first-served, will require advance booking through reserveamerica.com starting March 2. Same-day reservations will be available but are not recommended due to limited cell service in the area. Camping fees remain $20 per night.
“We are making the change to a reservation-only campground for two main reasons,” said Oregon Department of Forestry State Forests Recreation Facilities Manager Ben Burns. “First, it benefits our campers. When you load up your toy hauler for a weekend trip, it’s reassuring to know you’ll have a campsite waiting when you arrive. This system eliminates the frustration of driving around the campground hoping to find an open site.”
The change follows what the department said was a successful rollout of reservation systems at state forest equestrian campgrounds in 2025. ODF says the system will also free up staff time that was previously spent on fee collection.
The group camping area at Browns Camp already uses reservations and will remain unchanged.
ODF is also converting the Diamond Mill OHV Area into a campground, expected to open for the 2026 season.
“We are actively working on that project, and it will be ready to roll out for the 2026 season,” said Burns.
Reservations open March 2 at reserveamerica.com.
