Clatsop State Forest/Henry Rierson Spruce Run Campground

Katelyn Van Dyk

A beautiful, clean, well layed out camp ground, friendly hosts, firewood for sale. BUT: Watch out for the "Cows Parsnip" that is around camp ground, my son has 3rd degree burns from touching this plant (it looks like GIANT queen annes lace), but is extremely toxic and if it gets in your eyes can even cause blindness. I put a notice in with USFS and through the state but am warning everyone about this horrible plant. When the sap gets on your skin and sunlight reacts with the sap it can cause these burns. Its very painful. (Heracleum maximum, commonly known as cow parsnip. It is also known as American cow-parsnip, Indian celery, Indian rhubarb or pushki)

Mark Lindsay

First the host, Terry was awesome, very knowledgable of the area and conditions in the area. The restrooms were clean and ample for the number of campsites that are available. ODFW needs to update the fishing and hunting status though. The river is recovering from this years heat and warm waters for the trout fishing, but the deer population in the area also seems to be affected. Only suggestion more level campsites for campers.Other then that highly recommended! Beautiful area and great people to meet.

Arthur Tipikin

The campgrounds looked very nice right on the river but were full, so were all the other campgrounds in area but we found a dispersed campsite and had a really awesome time on the Nehalem River.

Whitney Smith

Beautiful campground on the side of the river with picnic tables, fire pits, and outhouses. Great driving experience just going out there. Worth the journey to be in such a scenic place. If you ever want to get away from it all, think about heading over there.

Kelly Richmond

Been going to this park for many years! It's a great little get away. The park looks the best I've ever seen.Very clean and we'll maintained.Trails to the river are trimmed.The only sad thing is the river is so low.