Top Tent Camping near Albany, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Albany, OR (31)
1. Armitage Park Campground
29 Reviews•116 Photos•202 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$35 / night
2. Marys Peak
6 Reviews•11 Photos•90 SavesMarys 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
3. Alsea Falls
6 Reviews•33 Photos•71 Saves- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
4. Sweet Home Ranger District (US Highway 20)
3 Reviews•1 Photo•5 SavesSweet 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
5. Horse Group - Willamette Mission State Park
5 Reviews•2 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
6. Quartzville Recreation Corridor
5 Reviews•9 Photos•203 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
7. BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
6 Reviews•18 Photos•112 SavesOverview
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
8. Big Elk Campground
2 Reviews•9 Photos•47 SavesBig 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
9. Whispering Pine Horse Camp
2 Reviews•6 Photos•18 SavesOverview
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
10. Santiam State Forest Butte Creek Falls Campground
2 Reviews•12 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
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Recent Tent Reviews In Albany
761 Reviews of 31 Albany Campgrounds
Carol L.
Traveler
Whispering Pine Horse Camp
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Mayre J.
Guide
Graham Corral Horse Camp
Wrong location
Not near Eugene
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Scout
Feyrer Park
Awesome
Good
- Laptop G.Scout
Feyrer Park
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- Laptop G.Scout
Feyrer Park
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Emma R.Traveler
Fishermens Bend - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO CAMPING
As of Oct 2024 - still shut
As of Oct 2024 - still shut No access to bathrooms but can pay 5 for day use of their picnic benches
- Emma R.Traveler
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.
Ranger
South Beach State Park
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.
Jen F.TravelerSouth Beach State Park
Nice!
Clean, well maintained. Love the fog horn in the distance. Nice easy trails, many paved. I prefer a little more space between me and my neighbors.
Douglas H.Traveler
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).
Lauren M.Scout
Cougar Mountain Siuslaw National Forest Dispersed Campsite
Nice area to dispersed camping
We set up camp next to an old logging area, gave us the opportunity to have a clear view of the sunset. The area we wanted to go was blocked by a huge log, that kept us on NF property but we still enjoyed the view from where we were.
Charles W.Traveler
Cascadia State Park
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.TravelerFir 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.Traveler
Fir Ridge Campgrounds
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- Reeta H.Traveler
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!
- Reeta H.Traveler
Fir Ridge Campgrounds
No
No
- TTreva W.Scout
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!
- SScott B.Scout
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.Scout
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.
- NNicole L.Traveler
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.
- hheidiTraveler
BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
Beautiful!
Right on the Molalla river. Great campground. Vault toilets aren’t great, but they are useable. The water pump has bacteria warnings so bring plenty of water.
Laura M.ScoutSouth Beach State Park
Very nice
We enjoyed our selfs.we were close to beach neighbors were plesent as were the host.
Savanna S.ScoutForest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Could’ve been so good 🥲
This area was easy to get to with Apple Maps which was great, however there was only one open site - after settling in it became clear that the other sites were more permanent setups….. there were cars coming and going all night, one in the dark going easily 50mph almost hit us. Would not recommend in its current state for people looking for calm camping.
James R.Guide
Moonshine Park
Grew Up Camping There
Spent a lot of time up there tent camping on the weekends. Randy was the camp post. The grounds were always kept clean and improved every week. Great summer spot for steelhead fishing before the state screwed up that also.
Gina K.Scout
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
Do Not Book H27
If you’re camping during the summer, this is the WORST campsite we have ever encountered. There is no shade or breeze, and directly next to the main road to Sisters/Bend with significant road noise. We booked two nights and ended up just leaving because of the unreasonable noise and heat.
Kelda C.GuideForest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Great if you can snag a spot
Looks like there are 2 pull off spots here. One was taken by another camper, and I was grateful to snag the second one. Stayed here for 2 nights. It is off a gravel road, but it's not that busy. Pretty view and relatively secluded. Would stay again. The 2ish mile drive up the gravel road to get here was easy enough.
GPS: 44.512881, -123.984589
- rrick Z.Scout
McKinley's Marina & RV Park
Relaxed, good prices, super friendly
We needed a relaxed place to regroup after a 7 day camp out. Showers, laundry, space for the dogs, quiet. We camped right on the water. Everything we needed.
Guide to Albany
Camping near Albany, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Silver Falls State Park Campground. The Trail of Ten Falls is a highlight, with one visitor saying, "The highlight for us is the Trail of Ten Falls... The entire trail is just over seven miles but there are shorter loop options."
- Fishing and Swimming: At Waterloo County Park, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. One camper mentioned, "Great campground with hookups... Lots of activities including hiking, geocaching, fishing, swimming, and a children's playground."
- Cabin Rentals: For a cozy stay, check out Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park. A reviewer said, "Smith Creek Village is such a great place for easy lodging in nature... It feels like a hidden gem inside the state park."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Armitage Park & Campground noted, "The bathrooms have outlets and are clean... They also have 3 showers."
- Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpfulness of the park hosts. One camper at Richardson Park & Campground said, "Staff/volunteers were extremely friendly... They do have firewood available."
- Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites at River Bend County Park. A reviewer mentioned, "The sites were maintained very well and the camp hosts were very friendly."
What you should know:
- Reservation Fees: Be prepared for reservation fees at some campgrounds. A visitor at Armitage Park & Campground expressed frustration, saying, "I balked at the $10 online reservation fee... by the time we arrived, the campground was full."
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Waterloo County Park mentioned, "During the week is better just because of younger groups who like loud music."
- Limited Privacy: Campsites can be close together, which might not suit everyone. A reviewer at Silver Falls State Park Campground noted, "Campsites can be decently close to one another, so not secluded."
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. One camper at Waterloo County Park said, "Great campground with hookups... Lots of activities including hiking, geocaching, fishing, swimming, and a children's playground."
- Plan for Noise: Be ready for some noise from other families. A visitor at Silver Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Obviously with families there’s going to be noise early in the morning and late at night."
- Bring Games: Pack games and activities to keep kids entertained. A camper at Hult Pond Recreation Area suggested, "Remember all games and firewood you need!!"
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Albany-Corvallis KOA noted, "We had to unhitch and park at an angle to fit."
- Look for Full Hookups: Choose campgrounds with full hookups for convenience. A camper at Armitage Park & Campground mentioned, "Site 30 was especially lovely. It is a full hook-up site surrounded by shrubs and trees."
- Be Prepared for Fees: Some campgrounds have additional fees, so check ahead. A visitor at Richardson Park & Campground said, "The one thing about some of the full hookup pull-through sites that was a huge bummer is the picnic table and fire pit are on the wrong side of your camper."
Camping near Albany, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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