RV Dump Stations In Tillamook, Oregon

The closest public dump is at Cape Lookout State Park, about 12 miles southwest of town on the Three Capes Loop. The dump sits at the campground entrance with potable water on the same loop, and rangers historically allowed non-campers to use it for free. Under the Oregon State Parks rule that took effect March 30, 2026, non-camper park dumps now run $10 per use. Registered campers still dump at no extra charge. The Cape Lookout dump closes during the winter low season, so if you are passing through November to April, plan on Newport (45 miles south) or Garibaldi (10 miles north) instead.

No public city dump station in Tillamook itself, which surprises a lot of first-time visitors. The nearest free-for-campers option is Cape Lookout State Park 12 miles southwest. Private RV parks in Tillamook (Tillamook Coast RV Park, Tillamook River RV Park) accept their own paying guests at no extra charge and sometimes accept walk-in dumps for a fee in the $5-15 range during shoulder seasons. The Blue Heron French Cheese parking lot lets RVs overnight with a purchase, but does not offer dump services, so plan ahead.

Yes, and that is one of the better features of the dump loop. Potable water is plumbed at the dump station itself, so you can dump and fill in the same stop without moving the rig. Few coastal stations combine both, so we make a point of routing here when our fresh tank is low. Registered campers fill for free; non-campers fall under the new $10 per-use Oregon State Parks fee that started March 30, 2026. Pack a longer hose because the spigot setup can be awkward with the biggest fifth wheels.

Tillamook prohibits overnight RV parking on city streets, in beach lots, and in shopping center lots; police will move you along. The town Walmart does not permit overnight stays either. Legitimate options include Blue Heron French Cheese (small free lot, permission required, fills early in summer), the Tillamook Creamery’s larger lot has rig space but no overnight, and private RV parks plus Cape Lookout State Park 12 miles out for full overnight services. We default to Cape Lookout when arriving by mid-afternoon and a private park if it’s already evening.

July and August are the most reliably dry but also the busiest. September is the local sweet spot, with mild and increasingly clear weather and easier campground reservations than peak summer. October is hit-or-miss but the gray whales start passing south. November through April is the wet season; Tillamook gets 90+ inches of rain annually and the Cape Lookout campground reduces services. Spring sees northbound gray whales March through May, which from Cape Lookout is a real show, but expect to get wet on every hike.

From the south, US-101 from Lincoln City to Tillamook has a curvy stretch between Otis and Tillamook that takes patience but is fine for rigs to 40 feet using the pullouts. From inland, OR-6 over the Coast Range from Portland is shorter than driving down the entire coast but check Oregon DOT TripCheck before committing; the road has tight curves through Tillamook State Forest and occasional winter ice or snow. From the north, US-101 from Cannon Beach and Seaside is the easiest stretch of the coastal road, with wider shoulders. Avoid the Three Capes Loop with anything over 35 feet.

No to dumping. The Tillamook Creamery has large parking lots that handle any rig and welcomes RV visitors for cheese tours and ice cream, but does not offer dump or hookup services. Blue Heron French Cheese permits a small number of RVs to overnight in their lot with a purchase, but does not have a dump station either. For both, treat them as a daytime stop or an emergency overnight; do your dumping at Cape Lookout State Park or a private RV park before or after the visit. We usually pair Cape Lookout dump and fill with a Creamery stop on the way out.

Yes, Tillamook has multiple propane refill outlets along US-101, including hardware stores and fuel stations that fill rather than just exchange. Hours can tighten on Sundays and holidays, so call ahead from mid-October through April when staffing thins out. If you need a guaranteed fill on a weekend, plan it during weekday daytime hours. The big-box outlets in Seaside (north) or Lincoln City (south) have more consistent hours if you cannot make the timing work in Tillamook. Both Cape Lookout State Park and the larger private RV parks sell exchanges near reception during their operating season.

No. The Cape Lookout State Park dump station closes during the winter low season when the campground reduces services, typically late October through early May, though dates shift each year. Check the Oregon State Parks page or call the park (503-842-4981) before showing up in shoulder months. When closed, the next coastal options are Newport (about 45 miles south on US-101) or Garibaldi (10 miles north). The Tillamook Coast itself has no city-run dump that runs through winter, which is a real consideration if you are touring the coast in the off season.

Fred Meyer on US-101 at the south end of town has the largest RV-friendly lot, with groceries, propane exchanges, basic RV parts, and a pharmacy under one roof. Tillamook Safeway is closer to downtown and works for quick stops if you are unhitched. The Tillamook Creamery sells local dairy and snacks plus huge cheese blocks for the road. Stock up here if you’re heading north into the smaller coast towns; once you’re past Garibaldi, the next full supermarket is Cannon Beach about 40 miles up. Coming from the south, restock at Newport or Lincoln City before reaching town.

Yes for trailers and motorhomes up to about 35 feet; bigger rigs should leave the trailer at camp and tour in the tow vehicle. The 40-mile loop runs Cape Meares, Cape Lookout, Cape Kiwanda with narrow shoulders, tight pull-offs, and the occasional gravel section. Cape Lookout’s campground sits on the loop and rigs up to 60 feet do navigate the approach, but the scenic-overlook pullouts and the Octopus Tree at Cape Meares are not friendly to anything large. We loop it in our truck after parking the fifth wheel at Cape Lookout, which makes the whole day more relaxed.

Not hurricanes per se, but the Tillamook coast gets serious Pacific winter storms from November through March with sustained 40-60 mph winds in events and torrential rain. Tillamook averages over 90 inches of rain a year; flooding closes parts of US-101 most winters at some point. High-wind advisories occasionally restrict high-profile vehicles on the coastal highway. Sneaker waves on the beaches are a year-round risk, not just a storm concern. If you are coming in winter, watch the marine forecast and Oregon DOT TripCheck closely and have a flexible itinerary for slipping a travel day when the worst hits.

When Cape Lookout is closed for winter or busy in summer, the next public option north is Barview Jetty County Park near Garibaldi about 10 miles up US-101, with a campground dump. Heading south, the next significant free public dump is in Newport about 45 miles down at the city Visitor Center on SW Fall Street. Private RV parks in Tillamook (Tillamook Coast RV Park, Tillamook River RV Park) sometimes take walk-in dumps for a small fee outside peak season. We treat winter coast dumping as a planning exercise; map the open stations before you leave Portland or Newport.

The closest public dump is at Cape Lookout State Park, about 12 miles southwest of town on the Three Capes Loop. The dump sits at the campground entrance with potable water on the same loop, and rangers historically allowed non-campers to use it for free. Under the Oregon State Parks rule that took effect March 30, 2026, non-camper park dumps now run $10 per use. Registered campers still dump at no extra charge. The Cape Lookout dump closes during the winter low season, so if you are passing through November to April, plan on Newport (45 miles south) or Garibaldi (10 miles north) instead.

No public city dump station in Tillamook itself, which surprises a lot of first-time visitors. The nearest free-for-campers option is Cape Lookout State Park 12 miles southwest. Private RV parks in Tillamook (Tillamook Coast RV Park, Tillamook River RV Park) accept their own paying guests at no extra charge and sometimes accept walk-in dumps for a fee in the $5-15 range during shoulder seasons. The Blue Heron French Cheese parking lot lets RVs overnight with a purchase, but does not offer dump services, so plan ahead.

Yes, and that is one of the better features of the dump loop. Potable water is plumbed at the dump station itself, so you can dump and fill in the same stop without moving the rig. Few coastal stations combine both, so we make a point of routing here when our fresh tank is low. Registered campers fill for free; non-campers fall under the new $10 per-use Oregon State Parks fee that started March 30, 2026. Pack a longer hose because the spigot setup can be awkward with the biggest fifth wheels.

Tillamook prohibits overnight RV parking on city streets, in beach lots, and in shopping center lots; police will move you along. The town Walmart does not permit overnight stays either. Legitimate options include Blue Heron French Cheese (small free lot, permission required, fills early in summer), the Tillamook Creamery’s larger lot has rig space but no overnight, and private RV parks plus Cape Lookout State Park 12 miles out for full overnight services. We default to Cape Lookout when arriving by mid-afternoon and a private park if it’s already evening.

July and August are the most reliably dry but also the busiest. September is the local sweet spot, with mild and increasingly clear weather and easier campground reservations than peak summer. October is hit-or-miss but the gray whales start passing south. November through April is the wet season; Tillamook gets 90+ inches of rain annually and the Cape Lookout campground reduces services. Spring sees northbound gray whales March through May, which from Cape Lookout is a real show, but expect to get wet on every hike.

From the south, US-101 from Lincoln City to Tillamook has a curvy stretch between Otis and Tillamook that takes patience but is fine for rigs to 40 feet using the pullouts. From inland, OR-6 over the Coast Range from Portland is shorter than driving down the entire coast but check Oregon DOT TripCheck before committing; the road has tight curves through Tillamook State Forest and occasional winter ice or snow. From the north, US-101 from Cannon Beach and Seaside is the easiest stretch of the coastal road, with wider shoulders. Avoid the Three Capes Loop with anything over 35 feet.

No to dumping. The Tillamook Creamery has large parking lots that handle any rig and welcomes RV visitors for cheese tours and ice cream, but does not offer dump or hookup services. Blue Heron French Cheese permits a small number of RVs to overnight in their lot with a purchase, but does not have a dump station either. For both, treat them as a daytime stop or an emergency overnight; do your dumping at Cape Lookout State Park or a private RV park before or after the visit. We usually pair Cape Lookout dump and fill with a Creamery stop on the way out.

Yes, Tillamook has multiple propane refill outlets along US-101, including hardware stores and fuel stations that fill rather than just exchange. Hours can tighten on Sundays and holidays, so call ahead from mid-October through April when staffing thins out. If you need a guaranteed fill on a weekend, plan it during weekday daytime hours. The big-box outlets in Seaside (north) or Lincoln City (south) have more consistent hours if you cannot make the timing work in Tillamook. Both Cape Lookout State Park and the larger private RV parks sell exchanges near reception during their operating season.

No. The Cape Lookout State Park dump station closes during the winter low season when the campground reduces services, typically late October through early May, though dates shift each year. Check the Oregon State Parks page or call the park (503-842-4981) before showing up in shoulder months. When closed, the next coastal options are Newport (about 45 miles south on US-101) or Garibaldi (10 miles north). The Tillamook Coast itself has no city-run dump that runs through winter, which is a real consideration if you are touring the coast in the off season.

Fred Meyer on US-101 at the south end of town has the largest RV-friendly lot, with groceries, propane exchanges, basic RV parts, and a pharmacy under one roof. Tillamook Safeway is closer to downtown and works for quick stops if you are unhitched. The Tillamook Creamery sells local dairy and snacks plus huge cheese blocks for the road. Stock up here if you’re heading north into the smaller coast towns; once you’re past Garibaldi, the next full supermarket is Cannon Beach about 40 miles up. Coming from the south, restock at Newport or Lincoln City before reaching town.

Yes for trailers and motorhomes up to about 35 feet; bigger rigs should leave the trailer at camp and tour in the tow vehicle. The 40-mile loop runs Cape Meares, Cape Lookout, Cape Kiwanda with narrow shoulders, tight pull-offs, and the occasional gravel section. Cape Lookout’s campground sits on the loop and rigs up to 60 feet do navigate the approach, but the scenic-overlook pullouts and the Octopus Tree at Cape Meares are not friendly to anything large. We loop it in our truck after parking the fifth wheel at Cape Lookout, which makes the whole day more relaxed.

Not hurricanes per se, but the Tillamook coast gets serious Pacific winter storms from November through March with sustained 40-60 mph winds in events and torrential rain. Tillamook averages over 90 inches of rain a year; flooding closes parts of US-101 most winters at some point. High-wind advisories occasionally restrict high-profile vehicles on the coastal highway. Sneaker waves on the beaches are a year-round risk, not just a storm concern. If you are coming in winter, watch the marine forecast and Oregon DOT TripCheck closely and have a flexible itinerary for slipping a travel day when the worst hits.

When Cape Lookout is closed for winter or busy in summer, the next public option north is Barview Jetty County Park near Garibaldi about 10 miles up US-101, with a campground dump. Heading south, the next significant free public dump is in Newport about 45 miles down at the city Visitor Center on SW Fall Street. Private RV parks in Tillamook (Tillamook Coast RV Park, Tillamook River RV Park) sometimes take walk-in dumps for a small fee outside peak season. We treat winter coast dumping as a planning exercise; map the open stations before you leave Portland or Newport.

The highest-rated station is Kilchis Park with a rating of 4.6/5 stars.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Tillamook.