Best Tent Camping near Albany, OR

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Albany, look no further. The Dyrt is an easy way to find tent camping spots near Albany. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Albany campsites are perfect for tent campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Albany, OR (30)

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    1. Hult Pond

    14 Reviews
    47 Photos
    335 Saves
    Blachly, Oregon

    This site, sometimes referred to as Horton Lake, Hult Marsh, Hult Reservoir, or Mill Pond, was developed in the early 1900s for logging operations. The reservoir and surrounding wetland is about 40 acres and supports a rich diversity of wildlife, fish, and plant species. This recreation site is popular for activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
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    2. Marys Peak

    6 Reviews
    11 Photos
    90 Saves
    Blodgett, Oregon

    Marys Peak campground is on the highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range. Here you’ll find a quaint campground nestled among Douglas fir, noble fir and western red cedar trees. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A vault toilet is provided but there is no drinking water. Just down the road from the Marys Peak Day Use Area, this peak has awe-inspiring views from the land to the sea.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $10 / night

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    3. Alsea Falls

    6 Reviews
    33 Photos
    71 Saves
    Alsea, Oregon
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
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    4. Sweet Home Ranger District (US Highway 20)

    3 Reviews
    1 Photo
    5 Saves
    Sweet Home, Oregon

    Sweet Home Ranger District (US Highway 20) A group of people hike along Browder Ridge with mountains in the distanceSweet Home Ranger District is in the middle part of the Willamette National Forest. This area is accessible from the west via Highway 20 from Albany, OR, or from the east on Highway 20 from Sisters. Let the Sweet Home Ranger District give you a taste of the sweet life! You’ll find mountain biking adventures, incredible wildflower hikes, swimming areas to keep cool on a hot summer day, and much more. Guided Hikes Sweet Home Nature and Heritage Tours offer incredible opportunities to learn about the plants, animals, geology and cultural history of the Sweet Home area, located on the edges of the Willamette Valley and within the spectacular Cascade Mountains. Camping Keep cool on a warm summer day at one of the popular campground and swimming areas such as Fernview Campground, House Rock Campground, or Trout Creek Campground. Hiking If you like wildflowers take a hike in the Old Cascade Crest Trail Area or the Tombstone Pass Trail Area (especially Iron Mountain Trail). The Hackleman Old Growth Trail is a short 1/4 mile hike, but offers spectacular sightings of old growth trees and views of the South Santiam River. Wildflowers cover a rock face on the Iron Mountain Trail Other Recreation Grab your bike and get your legs and heart pumping on the Santiam Wagon Road Trail Area and Iron Mountain. Uncover the past at Longbow Organization Camp.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Toilets
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    7. BLM Molalla River Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    18 Photos
    112 Saves
    Molalla, Oregon

    Overview

    No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation. Reserve a campsite on recreation.gov or Recreation.gov Mobile App prior to entering the Molalla River Recreation Corridor. There is no cell reception in the drainage.__ Situated in a picturesque grove of western red cedar 4 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge, the site has 15 tent campsites, each equipped with a tent pad, metal fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table. The campground also has vault toilets and access to a beautiful cobble beach and swimming hole.

    Recreation

    Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking on nearby trails (Hardy Creek TH closest)

    Facilities

    Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking on nearby trails (Hardy Creek TH closest)

    Natural Features

    Molalla Wild and Scenic River and forested environment.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (503) 375-5646.

    Nearby Attractions

    Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla Wild and Scenic River which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing. The Molalla is one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River and cuts a picturesque gorge on its way to the valley floor. Table Rock Wilderness is further up the canyon and accessible through three trailheads.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash

    $30 / night

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    8. Big Elk Campground

    2 Reviews
    9 Photos
    47 Saves
    Eddyville, Oregon

    Big Elk Campground is popular for fishing and hiking. It is operated by a local community under special use permit.

    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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    9. Whispering Pine Horse Camp

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    18 Saves
    Eugene, Oregon

    Overview

    Located eleven miles west of Sisters, Oregon, off Highway 242, Whispering Pine Horse Camp provides early season access to trails and is perfect for horse lovers who are visiting nearby friends. This rustic nine site horse camp offers great riding opportunities and trail access to the Three Sisters Wilderness Area.

    Recreation

    This campground offers many opportunities for horseback riding or hiking with the many trails nearby. The pine forest provides shade as well as the chance to go bird or nature watching.

    Natural Features

    Whispering Pine Horse Camp is nestled below a thick ponderosa pine forest mixed with birch in the wet areas. The pines provide nice shade and the chance to enjoy the quiet of nature.

    Nearby Attractions

    The close proximity to the town of Sisters offers many additional amenities and attractions, such as well as the nearby Camp Sherman RV Park as well as the Windigo Trail and Sisters Wilderness Trails.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Picnic Table

    $25 - $27 / night

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      10. Santiam State Forest Rock Creek Campsites

      1 Review
      17 Saves
      Gates, Oregon
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Trash

      $15 - $20 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Albany

    810 Reviews of 30 Albany Campgrounds


    • Heather C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Landing RV Park
      Nov. 17, 2024

      Sunset Landing RV Park

      Rude owners,beautiful view

      It was great for the first month after that the owners were continuously invading our area and complaining about everything

    • Jeff K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Silver Falls State Park Campground
      Nov. 16, 2024

      Silver Falls State Park Campground

      Magical!

      What can I say? Silver Falls is a magical place and everyone should experience it.  You can just get lost in the beauty of it all.  The cabins are small but comfortable with heat, lights, and beds.  Covered porch is nice to sit and listen to the rain.

    • Carol L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Whispering Pine Horse Camp
      Oct. 21, 2024

      Whispering Pine Horse Camp

      wow

      Whether you’re visiting friends or simply seeking a tranquil getaway, this camp provides a perfect blend of nature and comfort. While you're planning your trip, if you find yourself needing assistance with any writing tasks or essays, consider the academized.com/write-my-coursework writing service. They offer professional help that can elevate your academic experience. Enjoy the serene beauty of the forest and create lasting memories at Whispering Pine!

    • George L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park
      Oct. 19, 2024

      Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park

      Clean and good facilities, but no WiFi

      I stayed at Armitage for an overnight visit in the area and thought the location was quite nice: wooded with adequate facilities and plenty of space between sites. The RV park staff disappear a little before 5 pm and who knows when they come in the mornings. No wifi reception (at least where I was). Not bad overall.

    • Emma R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from John Neal Memorial Park
      Oct. 1, 2024

      John Neal Memorial Park

      As of Oct 2024 - still shut

      As of Oct 2024 - still shut With gate and padlock, shut to even get into but there is a park nearby to use the restrooms if needed but no camping

    • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from South Beach State Park Campground
      Sep. 24, 2024

      South Beach State Park Campground

      Nearly froze

      We stayed in a yurt over Christmas and the heater in the Yurt did not heat sufficiently. We tried to get it fixed by staff but there wasn’t anyone who could help.

      We were near the lift station and the alarm was sounding off throughout our stay. Also no one remedied this.

    • Douglas H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from River Bend County Park
      Sep. 21, 2024

      River Bend County Park

      Quiet Mid-September

      Beautiful early fall days at River Bend.

      Midweek, Sunday - Thursday the campground was maybe 25% filled. It was quiet! Leaves were beginning to turn colors, needles from pine tree were falling like rain.

      The Santiam river is low at this time and was great for wading into, swimming if like cold river.

      Kayaking the river - I dropped in at Cascadia - beautiful float back to River Bend - had to traverse quite a bit due to low water levels / avoiding the small waterfalls (5-10ft drops).

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park
      Sep. 20, 2024

      Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park

      Very nice setting with roomy campsites

      I’ve been here before. This park has about 37 sites with folks not on top of one another. Clean toilets and baths. $40 per night. Need to make reservations. Fills up fast. Cell service for Verizon, At&T and T-mobile are marginal. Phone calls are fine, internet varies from good speed to barely working.

    • Charles W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cascadia State Park Campground
      Sep. 12, 2024

      Cascadia State Park Campground

      Beautiful Park on the Santiam River

      We stayed at what is now Cascadia County Park (per signage at the park) at the beginning of September. Monday and Tuesday night there were only a couple of other campers in the park. Needless to say it was very quiet. 

      Our first day we noticed a man without a shirt sitting, leaning against the bathroom exterior wall for a least an hour or so. Later that day we saw a couple who appeared to be homeless using the shower on the premises. Neither of these people caused any problems nor interacted with any camper as far as I could tell. Near the entrance at the picnic area there is a sign warning visitors to lock their cars.

      This is a beautiful park, densely forested, bordered by the Santiam River. We stayed in one of the pull though sites, number 4. It was more private than most sites. We were happy to stay here to escape the smoke in Central Oregon were we live. We had reservations at Little Crater Campground, but choose not to stay there as the there were fires nearby and the area had an Evacuation Advisory - Level one and there is only one way out of the area.

    • Reeta H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fir Ridge Campgrounds
      Sep. 11, 2024

      Fir Ridge Campgrounds

      Not a place

      I dove thru. Told not welcome. 2+ year wait list to live there. Asked if I could just pay to park somewhere safely in there as a single woman, in her 40's, just to stay in my car and watch TV on my own cell service in my car? I was told no. I told them I didn't want to live there tonight, I was looking into rv living and feeling out what the lifestyle is about. Currently just a "leave no trace overnight sleep".

      Nope.

      Met a couple residents and park attendant/host and this is NOT A PLACE TO STAY.

      Looks like some kind of laundry area and possibly 1 shower stall. CHeesy (some kind of 1/4 height saloon town cutouts) hostile, rude, unfriendly, and discriminating. Best to move straight past it.

    • Reeta H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fir Ridge Campgrounds
      Sep. 11, 2024

      Fir Ridge Campgrounds

      No

      No. 100% no. Just want to make sure people know NOT to go there like I did. THE WORST experience I have had ever in all of my exploring!

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
      Sep. 1, 2024

      Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek

      Fun spot for impromptu camping trip!

      My husband and I decided we wanted to camp at the coast this weekend and every other camp site and state park was full, so we stumbled upon this place! It was easy to find following the directions on this site. Like other reviews mentioned, there are cars that drive by since it is a forest road, but we didn’t notice too much of a disturbance from them. It was pretty secluded. We stayed at the intersection campsite, and it was great! There was trash from previous campers, but we cleaned it up before we left!

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Molalla Ripple
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Molalla Ripple

      Space was overbooked

      Jim did a great job of communicating and was attentive to all the campers, but they ended up overbooked so we were moved away from the river and into an open field. With no hookups and lacking riverfront, the night seemed over-priced. With van life on site and a full campground, it didn’t have the quiet feel we expected.

    • Yoram A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitcomb Creek County Park
      Aug. 22, 2024

      Whitcomb Creek County Park

      WIll not come back

      Web site claims "Drinking Water" is available. However, the water coming out of the tap was brown, probably full of rust and minerals. The host told us not to drink the water, only use for toilet flushing and maybe shower. The county claims it is safe, I don't believe them.

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Elk City Park Campground
      Aug. 21, 2024

      Elk City Park Campground

      Cute spot wonderful host

      Quiet out of the way campground right by the water. Limited trees. No cell service. Camp host was super nice! It was fairly empty on a Tuesday, but host did say that it get popping on the weekends.


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    Guide to Albany

    Albany, Oregon, offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation in nature.

    Tent campers appreciate these amenities

    • At Marys Peak, you'll find picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for enjoying meals and evening campfires under the stars.
    • Alsea Falls features drinking water and clean pit toilets, making it a convenient choice for families and groups.
    • Hult Pond offers a serene setting with fire pits and toilets, ideal for a peaceful getaway.

    Tent campers like these nearby activities

    • Hiking enthusiasts will love the trails at Marys Peak, where you can explore beautiful surroundings and enjoy stunning views.
    • Alsea Falls provides access to challenging hiking trails, perfect for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the area.
    • Fishing and kayaking opportunities abound at Upper Lake Creek - Hult Reservoir, making it a great spot for water activities.

    Tips for tent camping near Albany

    • Be prepared for limited amenities at Marys Peak, as there is no drinking water or trash service available.
    • If you're camping at Alsea Falls, arrive early during peak season to secure a spot, as it can get crowded quickly.
    • At Hult Pond, remember to bring your own firewood, as it is not provided on-site.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Albany, OR?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Albany, OR is Hult Pond with a 4-star rating from 14 reviews.

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