Best Campgrounds near Ashland, OR

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Ashland, OR is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Ashland campgrounds just for you. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Ashland, Oregon (200)

    1. Jackson Wellsprings

    21 Reviews
    Talent, OR
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 482-3776

    $25 - $40 / night

    "I liked how the campgrounds weren’t in the middle of town and the surrounding area is quite pretty. Downside is a lot of transients frequent the area which takes from the natural beauty."

    "relaxed atmosphere and reasonably priced for car and tent camping, plus camping fees include access to the rejuvenating sulphur-rich hot spring pool, swimming pool and sauna."

    2. Ashland's Creekside Campground & RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 488-1785

    $37 - $55 / night

    "At highway 66 near Ashland this park has both RV and tent sites. The RV sites are full/partial hook up (30 amp only) and dry camping."

    "Good points: I think this is the cheapest campground with amenities near Ashland, only $27.50/night for a tent site with a water pump."

    3. Mount Ashland Campground

    16 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 899-1812

    "Ashland. It is a marked campground that is FREE. Simply follow the road past the ski area and you will find it."

    "Ashland had a campground at the peak, most of the year it has snow but those couple of months are really pretty, lots of wildflowers and mushrooms to pick! High elevation and strong winds."

    4. Point RV Park at Emigrant Lake

    13 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 774-8183

    $43 / night

    "We stayed for 4 days while attending some Shakespeare plays in Ashland."

    "Stayed 2 nights in a tent... my site was on the edge next to a forest of oak trees... good site for a tent and comes with a campfire if wanted. 2 buildings with toilets and showers - 1 building had showers"

    5. Emigrant Lake Recreation Area - Oak Slope Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 774-8183

    $25 / night

    "Enjoyed 2 nights here in a 20 ft trailer while exploring Ashland and Jacksonville nearby. Sites are tight but sufficient and quite pleasant wethinks. No hookups on the oak grove side."

    "Emigrant Lake may not be your destination if you are looking for a lot of privacy and quiet, but is a nice option to get out in nature while still being close to town."

    6. Holiday RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Phoenix, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 535-2183

    $47 - $50 / night

    "Years ago HWY 99 was dotted with RV stopping places from Ashland tp Medford.  We stopped in to empty our tanks.  The desk staff were friendly and helpful.   "

    "Close to Ashland. Friendly people working the front desk w lots of snacks!"

    7. Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort

    13 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 482-1979

    "A quiet family campground by an Oregon lake in southern Oregon, at about 4000 feet elevation that has fishing, water skiing, boating, hiking, biking and fantastic chocolate vanilla soft serve cones at"

    "Great family campground, plenty of bike and lake side hiking trails. Nice shade during the hot months. Definitely will go back!"

    8. Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Rogue River, OR
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 582-3128

    $31 - $77 / night

    "Great RV sites that are close to the River with FHU’s. Hiking paths border the river and connect the many camping loops. Stayed in loop B which has back-in’s and drive throughs."

    "Do Not let the close proximity to I-5 keep you from staying here. We are on B loop and while outside the traffic noise is audible, it gets lost in the wind through the trees."

    9. Hyatt Lake Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    12 miles
    Website

    $7 - $100 / night

    "Incredible location in the Cascade Mountains,( northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument)."

    "I picked a spot right on the lake where I chose a comfy log to sit and enjoy a book."

    10. Southern Oregon RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Central Point, OR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 423-8115

    $38 - $48 / night

    "Right off I-5 and next to the Jackson County Expo. Sites are level with grass and fire pits. There is a walking bike trail that goes along Bear Creek to Ashland."

    "This RV Park is well-kept and located conveniently near Interstate 5. It is great stop over for access to Crater Lake, Bend, or points north. All sites are paved and have full hook-ups."

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Recent Reviews near Ashland, OR

610 Reviews of 200 Ashland Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Sunset Campground at Lake of the Woods

    Great national forest campground

    Almost all the pads are paved. Bathrooms are flush and kept very clean. Large well separated sites. Most sites are reserved but mid week (Wednesday) on 9/3 most of the FCFS were open at check in.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Fourmile Lake Campground

    Lovely Lake Views

    Great campground and excellent camp host. Just off hwy 140, take the dirt road for about 7-8 miles to the campground. The lake is clear and pristine, views for days. Not really a bad campsite. Pit toilets, no showers, no WiFi but Star Link works of course. Trails to hike, kayak, fish, boat.

  • wThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Topsy Grade Road

    Easy access relatively flat camping spot

    Approximately 40x40 circular camping spot cattle guard access to Klamath River. On a dirt road only a little traffic nice picnic spot down below at the river

  • Al L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Shafter Campground

    Overnight Shafter

    Easy to find. Plenty of water. Nice sites. Fire rings and picnic tables. Last 5 miles is OK dirt rode.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort

    One of my Favs

    Great location, many sites are right on this gorgeous lake. Boat slips and ramps, kayak and paddle. Awesome trail along the lake. Super well maintained, clean, water, electric hook ups and dump station. A little resort with food. Boat and kayak rentals. A quiet sleep in the trees.

  • Ashley A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Laughing Alpaca Campground

    Quirky and cute

    This place is definitely charming. It has its own alpaca pasture and management is very nice! Everyone here was nice and our spot on the river was cool. We saw river otters! Only thing I didn’t love about this place is there was no change machine for laundry and there were no locks on the stalls in the bathroom which was a little weird to me.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Southern Oregon RV Park

    Easy in easy out

    Just did an overnight stay was easy check in paved and easy for my wife to move around in a walker

  • C
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Burma Pond BLM

    Nice, not far from I5

    Quiet spot not far from I5. No noise at all, just the wind in the trees and bullfrogs. There are defined spots with a vault toilet next door. The spots are VERY close together, 10 to 20 feet apart. All of the spots are right on the edge of the water. Spots are small but room for a single vehicle or van at each. We had the place to ourselves on a random Wednesday in August. Tons of blackberries growing wild along the waters edge.

    Road in from I5 isn’t bad, well maintained gravel with a few large potholes. GPS via Apple and Google wanted me to go on a rarely used and overgrown forest road to get here, I recommend using GPS to get in the general area then look at the map to manually navigate the last half mile or so.

    Starlink mini had decent reception for being hard mounted to my roof. Cell service is basically non-existent, one bar of LTE every now and then.

  • Home D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Train Mountain Railroad

    Free but arrive during business hours

    Gate is closed after business hours. During business hours go to the office and ask to stay, they are very friendly people. You can reserve via harvest hosts, they will give you the gate code. Very fun stay, did a train ride and looked at all the stuff they have. Really fun.


Guide to Ashland

Camping near Ashland, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and a chance to unwind in nature. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and biking: Explore the trails around Joseph H. Stewart County Park. One reviewer mentioned, "We love the bike trails here. Several miles of paved trails to explore."
  • Water activities: At Point RV Park at Emigrant Lake, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming. A visitor shared, "This was a great one-night stay. We wish we had more nights there and will definitely go back at some point."
  • Fishing: The Rogue River is a great spot for fishing. A camper at Riverpark RV Resort noted, "About 1/3 of the campsites are adjacent to the Rogue River and all of the others have a view of the river."

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "The sites are nice, large and well spaced."
  • Clean facilities: Many visitors enjoy the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A guest at Jackson Wellsprings mentioned, "The facilities were clean and easily accessible."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the campground hosts. A reviewer at Joseph H. Stewart County Park said, "The camp host Connie was super."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground warned, "If traffic noise bothers you this may not be the place for you."
  • Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds, like Joseph H. Stewart County Park, require reservations, especially during peak seasons. One camper noted, "This campground is mostly reservation required in the summer months."
  • Limited amenities: Some sites, like Mount Ashland Campground, are more primitive. A reviewer mentioned, "The campground itself is fairly primitive but very reasonable for being FREE."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and activities: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. A visitor at Joseph H. Stewart County Park said, "This is a large, sprawling, very peaceful campground with several loops."
  • Space for kids to roam: Choose campgrounds with larger sites. A camper at Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground mentioned, "There was a ton of space between our site and the sites on either side of us."
  • Plan for hot weather: If camping in summer, be prepared for heat. A visitor at Jackson Wellsprings noted, "It was HOT! We pretty much ran our a/c non-stop."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Medford-Gold Hill KOA mentioned, "Pull thru sites are short my 35 footer and car just fit."
  • Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Riverpark RV Resort offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper shared, "The Wi-Fi is acceptable, they have cable TV, full hook ups and well maintained property."
  • Be prepared for crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Medford-Gold Hill KOA noted, "Campground is very crowded (seems like quite a few long term) and our pull thru site barely fit our 25ft trailer and truck."

Camping in Ashland, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at campgrounds near Ashland?

Campgrounds near Ashland offer a range of amenities to suit different camping styles. Point RV Park at Emigrant Lake provides full hookups for RVs, spectacular views, and is just 15 minutes from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Jackson Wellsprings offers hot springs access with reasonable camping rates in a natural setting not far from town. Other campgrounds in the area feature various amenities like fire pits, level sites, hiking trails, water access, camp stores (some with treats like soft-serve ice cream), and shower facilities. RV-specific parks typically offer full hookups, paved sites, and convenient access to I-5. Amenities vary by location, with forest campgrounds generally offering more basic facilities while developed parks provide more comfort-oriented features.

Where are the best camping spots near Ashland, Oregon?

The Ashland area offers excellent camping options in diverse settings. Hyatt Lake Recreation Area provides incredible mountain camping in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument with well-maintained sites offering privacy and great wildlife viewing. For those seeking free camping, Mount Ashland Campground is a no-fee option past the ski area with designated fire rings and more private spots available in the surrounding area. Other notable options include Howard Prairie Lake Resort for lakeside camping at 4,000 feet elevation, Emigrant Lake for water recreation, and dispersed camping at Hyatt Reservoir BLM land for those looking to get closer to nature. Most campgrounds are within 15-30 minutes of Ashland, making them convenient bases for exploring the area.

What camping is available near Ashland, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, Ashland, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 200 campgrounds and RV parks near Ashland, OR and 18 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Ashland, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ashland, OR is Jackson Wellsprings with a 3.9-star rating from 21 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ashland, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Ashland, OR.