Camp Wilkerson Park

Camp Wilkerson is located northwest of Scappoose, OR on Apiary Road.

GPS navigation systems currently do not correctly or safely route to Camp Wilkerson from Portland. Please see driving directions below.

In Oregon
You can reach Camp Wilkerson from I-5 via Hwy 30 to Scappoose
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You can reach Camp Wilkerson from I-405 via Hwy 26 towards Hillsboro.

From Washington

You can reach Camp Wilkerson from Longview, WA via US-30 to Hwy OR-47

For your safety, please plan to drive to or from the campground during daylight hours.
The highway roads are narrow, winding, and have limited shoulders and guard rails.

You will lose cellphone service on the way to Western Wars. The Western Wars site does not have cellphone service.
GPS directions may attempt to divert you onto unpaved roads. Do not turn onto any unpaved roads while driving to Camp Wilkerson.

IMPORTANT
You cannot access Camp Wilkerson from the East side of Apiary Rd. Apiary Rd is closed east of the camp entrance. No matter what, you MUST come from the West side. This is extremely important for anyone coming down through Longview and Rainier, which is where most WA drivers will be routed through.
The routes through the forest to Camp Wilkerson are paved, 2-lane roads the entire way. Due to the Apiary Rd closure, GPS systems may try to route though unpaved logging roads. Do not deviate from paved roads. Follow the directions below.

From Scappoose, OR

From LongView, WA

Driving Directions - Longview, Washington

You will lose cellphone service on the way to Western Wars. The Western Wars site does not have cellphone service.

GPS directions may attempt to divert you onto unpaved roads. Do not turn onto any unpaved roads while driving to Camp Wilkerson.
From Longview, WA take Oregon Way south over the Lewis and Clark Bridge.
On the Oregon side, merge onto US-30 West toward Clatskanie and Astoria.
In Clatskanie, turn left onto OR-47 Mist-Clatskanie Hwy.
Follow OR-47 South. Follow signs for Vernonia.
Take a left on Apiary Road.
Follow Apiary Road to to Camp Wilkerson Park. The entrance to Camp Wilkerson will be on the right.

Driving Directions - Scappoose, Oregon

You will lose cellphone service on the way to Western Wars. The Western Wars site does not have cellphone service.

GPS directions may attempt to divert you onto unpaved roads. Do not turn onto any unpaved roads while driving to Camp Wilkerson.
If driving through Scappoose, OR go west on the Scappoose Vernonia Hwy from Hwy US-30. (Signs for Vernonia)
Take the Scappoose Vernonia Hwy for 28.3 Miles (About 30 minutes) to OR-47 Nehalem Hwy. Turn Right onto OR-47 Nehalem Hwy.
Follow OR-47 Nehalem Hwy to the Apiary Rd junction. 3.9 miles (About 5 minutes) Turn Right onto Apiary Road.
Follow Apiary Road 4 miles to Camp Wilkerson Park. The entrance to the park will be on your right.

Driving Directions - HWY 26 Oregon

You will lose cellphone service on the way to Western Wars. The Western Wars site does not have cellphone service.

GPS directions may attempt to divert you onto unpaved roads. Do not turn onto any unpaved roads while driving to Camp Wilkerson.
Take Hwy US-26 West from I-405.
Take a slight right onto OR-47 Nehalem Hwy N. (Signs for Vernonia/Clatskanie)
Follow OR-47 Nehalem Hwy to the Apiary Rd junction. 23.6 miles (About 30 minutes) Turn Right onto Apiary Road.
Follow Apiary Road 4 miles to Camp Wilkerson Park. The entrance to the park will be on your right.

Nearby Resources

The closest town to Camp Wilkerson with gas, a grocery store and restaurants is Vernonia (25 minutes). Vernonia also has cellphone service.
Vernonia is located on Nahalem Hwy west of Camp Wilkerson.

The closest town with large stores and fast food is Scappoose (40 minutes).
Or, if you are coming from Washington, Clatskanie (40 minutes)

For your safety, please limit trips from the campground to daylight hours.
The highway roads are narrow, winding, and have limited shoulders and guard rails.

Camping

General tent camping is assigned. The camp ground is laid out with quieter campsites located farther from the central communal area. Attendees will be given their camp locations according to their preference and grouped with their preferred realm, units and teams by request. An overflow tent camping site is available for late event arrivals. If you do not want to camp alone, we can assist you with finding a friendly camp to share. Tent sites are primitive, and include a fire ring, picnic table, and may have no more than 2 cars parked at a time. Additional vehicles must be parked in General Parking.

Adirondack camp sites with covered lean-to bunk houses (6 bunk beds in each structure) are available through a first come, first served application that opens in February. These camps are ideal for larger groups that are looking to camp together or host their own camp activities and parties. These sites are primitive, but include a fire ring for each structure, and an additional covered structure in the center with a picnic table. Vehicles are allowed for unloading and loading only, and must be moved to General Parking during all other hours unless given specific permission (i.e. for an accessibility reason).

Camping spaces are spread out, so if you are seeking to camp away from the festivities, or are just seeking a little more quiet, you will be able to find a sanctuary. Sharing your camp with other like-minded people is a great way to make friends and share camping resources.

Camp Wilkerson has a limited number of dry RV spaces available. RV spaces are first come, first served. There are no RV dumping facilities at Camp Wilkerson.