Searching for the best camping near Blue River, OR? Blue River is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Blue River, OR. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
"We found a spot to put our tent (right off the road) but still a safe distance away from it and was able to watch and hear this clear blue river while we fell asleep."
"Absolutely a beautiful spot tucked away! Off the main road with a few dispersed spots spaced out very nicely. Not the easiest access to the river but if able easy enough."
$28 - $58 / night
"Ice cold McKenzie River water to watch & listen, lull you to sleep, with old growth forest & trails to walk/bike."
"Paradise in Oregon (located in Oregon, DUH!), is one of my favorite places to go. I have been there twice- One with family and the other time with college friends."
$38 - $550 / night
"Rv sites available close to the lodge along the river and up the hill away from the water. Both sites have pools filled by the springs."
"Situated on the McKenzie River and near the McKenzie River Trail (MRT), this spot has it all."
"Oregon State Parks have the best website, brochures and information so you can often drive in totally prepared. USFS has some major catching up to do."
"Room for several tents on nice flat spots, not too close to adjacent sites with drinking water just across from parking. The slow moving creek means mosquitos are pretty bad at dusk, but bearable."
$23 - $48 / night
"I go to this spot every year and it is amazing how the water level in Blue river reservoir fluctuates."
"Mona was about 2 hr 45m drive from Portland. Our campsite was shaded with a fire pit, bench and plenty of room for tents and gear. Dog friendly, which was a big perk."
$20 - $24 / night
"We had direct access to the lake, but it looks like if the lake was low it would be a climb to get down to the water. No electricity or water so bring all that."
$22 - $44 / night
"Ranger review of Banner and Oak Baseball hats at French Pete campground, Oregon."
"Tucked back in the deep forest lays old french pete, everything’s covered in moss and old growth, the camp host was so sweet and was willing to help with anything. The bathrooms were cleaned nightly!"
$23 - $48 / night
"We stayed two nights tucked right up against the Mckenzie river. It was beautiful and peaceful."
$18 / night
"Hard to find because there is limited signage around the reservoir. Once you pass the hot springs, travel over the bridge and the campground will be located on the right side."
"The river it’s on isn’t accessible to swim at, but there are animals who drink and catch fish out of it!!"
$25 / night
"Site #1 walk up only, creek side of the road #2 compact, on creek #3 compact, on creek #4 nice one! Near bridge across river and swimming hole."
"Drive down to gravel Road a little ways and across the bridge and you can find primitive sites available. Outhouses. Campsites are right next to the river"
LegendThis is the happiest place on RV Earth! What a beautiful park! Amazing trees of every kind and flowers and bushes all cared for meticulously. Great wi-fi. Management is exceptional! Indoor pool, multiple laundry rooms, rec room - all spotlessly clean. Close easy access to freeway but minimal noise. Full hookups of course, Wi-Fi is strong and fast, 48 channels of sharp cable TV picture. We are putting this on our A list and will return whenever we're passing through this area again. Two bars of 5G Verizon. Beautiful city soccer fields and park just outside the entrance to the park. Great place to walk and relax. Recommend.
ScoutThis is a nice small campground right on the Falls River. Sites are a little uneven and there is just a pit toilet. For the price of $21 I would like there to be a water spout.
TravelerPulled in here after a long night driving with a cranky toddler around 3am and found a perfect lil site to toss the tent up quick and sleep until morning. When the sun rose we realized what an amazing spot we had, right on the river with lots of room for the little to run around. Stayed the whole day and enjoyed soaking our feet in the cool creek.
ScoutGreat spot but they messed up our campsite assignment and it was taken by someone. They advised that campsites nearby are filled with mosquitos but we still just took one since nobody answered the phone, neither a call box. It was fine, only in the morning once we filled water tank and turned on engine, it was crazy — sworn of mosquitos attacked us.
Spot itself is nice, firepit with table. The hookup plugs were really far away though from the spot itself.
GuideWe enjoyed our stay at the campground, there are a couple good hiking trails and the river was beautiful. We were next to the showers and bathrooms. some of the sites are rather far away from the faculties.
LegendWe were in spot 16 right next to the river. The rushing water was very soothing and loud by the way but no problem for us. The camp host came to our site and greeted us. This is a beautiful Park under the trees and next to the river. Great little walking trails and scenery. Several ponds and Creeks are nearby. The town of Lyons is not even a quarter mile away with a couple small grocery markets. There's about 32 campsites including group sites. The park is wonderful with picnic tables campfire rings horseshoe pits showers which are free with your reservation.
GuideWe were at site 15 which was all the way at the end and was nicely secluded from the rest of the sites. We had direct access to the lake, but it looks like if the lake was low it would be a climb to get down to the water. No electricity or water so bring all that. Enough parking for 2-3 vehicles and a couple of tents or an RV. We had amazing views!
ScoutSupposedly there are 2 areas you can camp- a parking lot and various spots down the dirt path. Well, the dirt path had a gate up and was closed. I saw a sign up saying that the area is closed for camping because they are doing prescribed burns. Rumor is that they recently evicted a bunch of people that were camping on this land. Another person in town told me that the town has been cracking down on the free camping here.
That being said, I did end up staying in the parking lot, and I saw a few others stay too. It was a little awkward in the morning because the area is really busy with mountain bikers, but if you park farther away from the trailhead, should be fine.
I personally prefer an area where you can pull in and have some level of privacy, this is definitely not that.
ScoutExtremely Pleasant. Close to Sisters, Camp Sherman and Suttle Lake.
Camping near Blue River, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Blue River, Oregon, provides a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a spot waiting for you!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Blue River, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 341 campgrounds and RV parks near Blue River, OR and 37 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Blue River, OR is Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping with a 4-star rating from 11 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 37 free dispersed camping spots near Blue River, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Blue River, OR that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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