Antelope Reservoir, near Jordan Valley, Oregon, is a free camping area that offers a laid-back experience right by the water. With picnic tables and fire rings available, it’s a solid spot for enjoying a meal outdoors or gathering around a fire under the stars.

The location features a couple of vault toilets, but be prepared—there’s no drinking water or electric hookups here. Many visitors have enjoyed the peacefulness of the area, with one camper noting, “It was completely quiet and serene the entire time.” Just keep in mind that it can get buggy in the evenings, so bring some repellent.

If you’re up for some exploration, there are additional camping spots further down the road, providing a bit more privacy. The scenery is pretty nice, with views of the reservoir and the chance to spot some wildlife, like pelicans and geese. Just remember, cell service can be spotty, especially with Verizon, so it’s a good idea to unplug and soak in the natural surroundings.

Facilities: The camping area has four sites with picnic tables and fire rings, vault
toilets. No potable (drinking) water is available on site. There is boat access.

Antelope Reservoir

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Jordan Valley

The Best Camping Near Jordan Valley, Oregon

The main camp area here has 4 sites and a pit toilet, and has sort of a parking lot feel. If you keep going further down closer to the lake you will find several more spots that are great for camping, and much more private and isolated.  We stayed at the first of these spots, and our 26ft class c had no problem getting there, but the roads get a little rutted the further you go in so be aware.

  

We loved this area. We stayed here over the labor day weekend, and even though others were around, it was completely quiet and serene the entire time.  We enjoyed watching the pelicans and geese and antelope, and even a wandering coyote.  

  

A BLM fire truck came by at one point to check on things.

  

Good cell reception with ATT and TMobile, but Verizon had absolutely zero service.

So Quiet and Peaceful

Arrived about 8pm just as it was going dark.  No-one else here!  Nice benches and fire rings with bbq grills at each site, which are nicely spaced.  Not needed to visit the primitive toilet.  Easy 1 mile dirt track to the campground with good outlook over the reservoir in the distance.  Very few flies even though we have the lights on, so we can have the RV door and windows open to let a nice breeze through.

Quiet - great stop over

We were able to get our 26' TT down this dirt road with ease. Just take your time and you'll be fine. Canadian Geese were migrating during our stop which made for a cocktail party feel with the noise coming from the reservoir. The vault toilets were clean. There are a few OHV trails and 4 sites at the main camp. Additional sites were down the dirt road that continues, but your best bet is the main. Lots of space to maneuver. So glad we stayed and were going to stay longer but the rain was coming and we didn't want to get socked in.

Perfect for a night!

4 spaces with fire pits and park benches. Pit toilets 
No water. More spaces down the road. Not much water left in the reservoir 

Beautiful location 

The view of the lake is nice and there are plenty of spots to the right down the road. The farther back you go, the rougher the road gets. There’s only one bathroom right at the entrance only realistically accessible by the first site. At the time I went it was fairly buggy as you’re right on the water. No service with Verizon 

Nice spot to stay 

Right next to the reservoir. Mainly a large parking lot with picnic tables and fire rings. There are about 3-4 spots and a large parking lot. There is one bathroom and no water. If it’s full you can continue south along the reservoir and there are a few other camping spots.  Area is free and there is no Verizon service. 

Great little spot next to the reservoir  

I stayed here for two nights, and was the only person there most of the time. The vault toilets, tables and fire pits are a nice addition to this free campground. It's a pretty area. I'd stay here again.

Sweet Little Spot

Camping is right on the lake. The road into the campground is a gravel road about a mile from 95. The road is passable for travel trailers. I scooped out 5 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. If you don't get a site, there is plenty of parking in the dirt lot. There are  two vault toilets. I really enjoyed our stay here. Please note that it does get buggy in the evenings. But a great overnight stay as you don't hear the road noise from 95.

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