TILLAMOOK LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Covered‑Wagon Camping on the Oregon Coast: Family‑Sized Primitive Sites at Twins Ranch, Tillamook
A primitive covered‑wagon and tent camping offering at Twins Ranch Campground in Tillamook — 30 family sites, weather‑tight wagons that sleep four, basic shared facilities and clear onsite rules; this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Covered‑Wagon Camping on the Oregon Coast: Family‑Sized Primitive Sites at Twins Ranch, Tillamook.
Twins Ranch Campground in Tillamook, on the Oregon Coast, runs a Covered Wagon Camping Experience that places families in off‑the‑ground, weather‑tight wagons and tent sites across 30 primitive family campsites. The setup emphasizes simple, family-friendly camping with central pit toilets, drinking water, a solar shower and communal conveniences while leaving the finer comforts to each group’s own bedding and cooking gear.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Thirty primitive family sites with focused campsite rules
Twins Ranch offers 30 primitive family campsites designed for covered wagons and tents; each site has a picnic table and a fire ring, with one vehicle allowed per campsite and a 5 MPH speed limit across the campground. On arrival all visitors must check in at the reservation kiosk and be walked to their reserved site.
Weather‑tight covered wagons that sleep four
Covered wagons measure about 6 ft by 12 ft, sit off the ground, and have a waterproof cover; each wagon sleeps four on a futon mattress and includes a table and fire ring—guests supply pillows, blankets or a sleeping bag.
Shared water, restrooms and a solar shower
Toilets are located in a central area and are cleaned and sanitized multiple times daily; drinking water is close to each site, a solar shower is available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at no extra charge, and firewood is sold on site.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
The experience is straightforward and family‑oriented: arrive, stop at the kiosk and be escorted along the white rail fence to a reserved tent site or one of the covered wagons set within the campground. Expect primitive, off‑the‑ground sleeping in a compact wagon or traditional tent, communal wash facilities, a controlled campfire in a provided ring, and a compact list of campsite rules to keep the visit orderly.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campsite suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring bedding for the futon mattress (pillows, blankets or a sleeping bag), towels and personal toiletries; hand sanitizer, soap and toilet paper are recommended. Guests are responsible for bringing necessary camping supplies and packing out recyclables and trash not suited to campground dumpsters.
Each campsite includes a picnic table and a fire ring; drinking water is close to sites, toilet facilities are centralized and cleaned multiple times daily, solar shower use is available 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., and firewood is sold on site.
Proceed to the reservation kiosk on arrival; parking is along the white rail fence and staff will walk you to your reserved wagon or tent site. Check‑in is after 12:00 noon and before dark; check‑out is 11:00 a.m.
Observe campground rules: one vehicle per site, 5 MPH speed limit, quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., fires only in provided rings and no fireworks or explosives. Parents must supervise children and pets must be leashed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people does a covered wagon sleep?
Covered wagons sleep four and include a futon mattress; guests must bring pillows, blankets or sleeping bags.
How much does the Covered Wagon Camping Experience cost?
This year the covered wagon campsite is $45, which includes the campsite with table and fire ring.
When can I shower on site?
A solar shower is available at no additional cost from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; warm water depends on sunlight so short showers help conserve warm water for others.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are welcome in tents and wagons but must be on leash at all times, owners must clean up feces immediately, and aggressive dogs are not permitted.
What are the campsite rules about fires and noise?
Fires are permitted only in provided fire rings (which must not be moved), should be no more than knee high, never left unattended, and extinguished before bedtime; quiet hours run from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Do I need to check in on arrival?
Yes — all visitors must stop at the kiosk before entering the campground; you will be greeted at the kiosk and escorted to your reserved campsite.
How many wagons are available?
There can be up to 14 wagons available, each with a table and fire ring; wagons are 6 ft by 12 ft and located within campsites.