Kiwanis Road Free Camping

Just some pull off sites on a road right off the highway. There is a creek nearby and a short 0.6 mile hike to get to Zig Zag falls. It was crowded so get there early to get a spot.

I spent a day and a night there and it was the most amazing relaxing very clean and extremely beautiful lush landscape for camping. And what I loved the most is that the little river is right next to the campsites. And also the campsites are really huge and that’s how a lot of other campsites should look like. I have a huge family and I am definitely going back with my family to enjoy this little paradise.

Campsite has a well maintained dirt road connecting it to the highway, has a beautiful overlook of a creek

A few of the pull outs one where I overnited in RV and van camped - have been blocked now by large boulders im sure to slow down the masses that went last summer, leading to trash piles and a homeless look and feel to what was a nice area. Please respect nature and others when youre camping and leave the sites without a trace.

It was a 10pm arrival but thankfully we found a spot that did not disappoint. I wish we had a full weekend to stay but the overnight and breakfast on the river was a great start to our PNW visit.

whole road is paved all the way up & plenty of spots to pull off plus multiple bathrooms! got super chilly even in august but was very cozy in sweats & under a few blankets in the rooftop tent. would definitely stay here again and it's a good option for vehicles w/ low clearance or non off roading folks.

We arrived on a rainy day and pulled our van into a great spot overlooking the creek below. While eating dinner a car pulled up and told us we were in his "spot" although it is first come first served, because he and others had tents along the creek below. Since it was raining and there were other spots, we chose to move rather than cause a fuss. The road had many sites that seems to be occupied by those staying a long while- more than just 2 weeks, judging by their set up. It was convenient to Government Camp and Portland, and the view was great. I imagine on a nice weekend- this could be very busy and full.

This is a decent choice for tent camping. Most spots are just off the road. Park on the side of the road and pack your tent into the trees. Camping on both sides of the road. The east side of the road has a creek running through it Very beautiful. 

Multiple sites. Nice fire bits and private.

Nice spot. The creek is nice and loud. Not a lot of mosquitos.

There are 2 summer camps on this road. Not a good place to camp.

Loved it. Cell reception was 2 bars max. I went a little further down the road than the coordinates and found the perfect spot for my 31 foot trailer.

We camped here in our travel trailer for one night and it was gorgeous. We arrived at the location around 11:30pm and first thing we noticed was how pitch black it was and how loud (in the best way) the adjacent Zigzag River was. Several people were car camping along the road as we got to the location and a couple of tent campers were nestled in a spot right beside this camp area. One portapotty was present as well as some picnic tables but no tent camping or fires are allowed in the actual camp spot. This is at a trailhead and we did a small portion of the hike in the morning- beautiful. You will be serenaded by coyotes calling in the distance. Perfect spot for us

I'm always a bit hesitant with the side of the road sites, but need not for this one. The road is paved and there are a number of spots, some literally just a big shoulder, others with plenty of room to park; our van had plenty of room, and I think a big rig would be fine, but the bigger spots obviously filled up faster. Even in chilly October there were a number of other cars, so I imagine it's quite busy in warm weather and can be harder to find a spot. We went a bit past the GPS coordinates on here and enjoyed the night next to the babbling brooke.

Finding a spot to camp on the road is pretty straightforward, it's right off the highway so you won't be able to miss it. There's plenty of sites, most of which were taken when we got there. It looks like the first few campsites on the road are the best-bigger space, more privacy, nice views.  As you drive more you'll find smaller and more exposed camp sites. 

There is a trail at the end of the road, so there were a lot of cars driving in and out of the place. If you're wanting to stay for a few days and want some privacy I would recommend somewhere else but it's perfect if you're passing though and just want to stay for the night. 

We got out there late Friday evening and managed to find a spot that was pretty hidden. There was a group that camped on the side of the road so there is always that option.

This was right off the road we got there in the dark and still found a spot. It was super busy though and lots of trash around sadly!

Several campsites off Kiwanis Camp Road with some next to a stream. Just a few cars passing after Sundown, but generally quite and peaceful.

Got here Saturday and passed by quite a few cars to find a spot on the road. Little did I know I was parking next to a rushing creek and beautiful moss! Knock on wood, no rangers have passed by to ask me how long I’m staying or have been here. Exactly one hour from Portland and 2 bars of phone signal on T mobile. It does get quite cold here at night so make sure to bundle up.

The snow is still to deep.

Cozy little pull off sites along a two mile road right off 26. Quiet and scenic, easy for our small RV to find several good spots late in the day on a Saturday in late September. Mostly seemed to be used for day use hiking or as a place to park for backcountry campers. Convenient and easy to find. Would use again!

On the way to Kiwanis Camp by the road there are spots and as far as we understood, those are for camping, though there was no sign for them. It's at a really great location as it's 3 minutes to Little Zig Zag Falls path also fairly close to Government Camp

Huge areas of vacant sites. Just gotta look for little turn outs on the side of the road

Great spot for free car camping! On the way to the Kiwanis campground, lots of spots right off the road. Right by the creek so you can’t hear campsite neighbors even if they’re close by. Zig zag falls and hidden lake trailheads are walkable.