Blue Heron French Cheese Company

Arrived after dark after a long drive, I was solo and the place was easy to find, sufficiently lit, and it was easy to figure out where to park. 8-10 other rigs there, I ate dinner, slept and was back on the road first thing in the morning so didn't get to check out the facilities. Trucks roll by on the highway all night long so be prepared for that. Not the most restful night but can't complain for free

Large, level, grassy field with marked sites. All are pull through and large enough for my 38ft class A + Jeep toad. Level enough to put out all of my slides without needing to level up first. A real treat along this rocky coastal region. I arrived after hours, found a spot, chatted with some other campers, and slept. In the morning, I checked in and told the staff where I was parked. Don't try to call ahead. They do not accept reservations and will not be able to tell you if there is any space available. Max camping is 2 days. When I say "camping" I really mean low-impact parking. You don't have a campsite. You have a boondocking parking place in an area that otherwise has no overnight free parking. So, be kind and respectful of the property. Support this Harvest Host site with a purchase while you're here, too.

We booked through Harvest Host and absolutely loved our stay. They have at least 40 sites, and even though it was busy on a Saturday, we had no problem finding a nice level spot. The RV area is a huge grassy field next to the 101, but traffic dies down in the evening. It was completely peaceful all night. Check in was simple, and we picked up cheese and wine in the evening to enjoy at our site. Everyone was super quiet and considerate. Next afternoon, we grabbed ice cream and coffee before heading out. It was a perfect stopover in Tillamook.

We reserved through Harvest Host a couple of days in advance during a week when the temps in Portland were going to be in the high 90s, so we expected it to be crowded as everyone fled to the coast. The store and picnic area out front were crowded, but we were able to find some sausage and cheese, order a sandwich for lunch and get ice cream. Check in was easy, the cashier gave us a sign for our window and asked us to fill out a questionnaire on the iPad in the middle of the store. We parked at the far end of the lot, as did everyone else, to get away from noisy 101 traffic. However, at about dusk the traffic died way down and it would have been quiet enough to sleep nearer the highway. As HH members we were able to spend two nights, which allowed us to go kayaking in Netarts Bay the next day and get another ice cream. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food and ice cream excellent, if a little overpriced.

We found free camping at the Blue Heron French Cheese Company in Tillamook Oregon. Free overnight RV parking / free camping is available at the Blue Heron French Cheese Company for one night. If you are a Harvest Host Member you may stay two nights in their free overnight RV parking area with a reservation. Wine tasting, cheese, food, ice cream, and a gift shop are inside and a cute petting zoo is onsite. There is also a courtyard with seating outside where we enjoyed some authentic Tillamook ice cream, and there is even free WIFI available in the outdoor seating area. Cellular service speeds for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile were all fast and we downloaded movies and uploaded videos from this location using all three carriers.