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$16 - $27 / night
"This campground was in a great location to go see crater lake (15 min drive or less) as well as nearby Hot Springs (30ish min drive) and waterfalls. The campground itself was wooded and very close to"
"Access to the campground was right off hwy 138, which is a few miles from the north entrance to Crater Lake. Our 28 ft travel trailer easily fit with room to spare in our site."
"nearly had the entire place to myself minus a couple travel trailers, but there’s enough room to spread out to where no one even notices each other."
"Walt Haring Sno-Park is close to 97 but it was not crowded when I was there. Pit toilets are available I did not see any other hookups tho. Plenty of picnic tables and spots for tents."
"Stayed here for 3 nights while visiting Crater Lake NP and it was the perfect basecamp.
Easy access to the Forest Road off 138 with lots of open camp spots."
"But often times it is hard to find a good campsite which is close to some of the larger National Parks that is not overrun with people. "
"Close by to all the crater lake hikes. Even got 3 bar TMobile 5g at the site a mile or so up the road on the left"
"Plenty of different types of camping spots: trailer and RV to serious offroad spots. I found a very secluded place with my 4by4 down rough road but plenty of other options."
"(Because mosquitos swarm near big lakes) This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Oregon for families and groups."
"Besides being the only National Park in the state of Oregon, Crater Lake is an amazing stop along the PCT."
$46 / night
"Owner was friendly & very accommodating, all around nice guy. Park was in process of expanding, adding a more RV hookups, a couple more tent sites, & hopefully another shower house."
"We followed the website information versus our Garmin GPS directions, however, Waze also took us right to the park entrance."
"A great place to get away from the rat race. Cell phone service is a bit sketchy, but that is one of the reasons I love it. Fishing is good after restocking."
"A gravel road takes you to Miller lake where this campground is nestled. The lake is beautiful and campsites are available with a great view of the lake. Bathrooms and trash cans are available."
$15 - $95 / night
"There is one shower facility that was quite a walk from our campsite but very well maintained, worth the drive across the campground after a dusty day of hiking."
"It is a large campground so it is easy to get turned around. Bathrooms and showers were very clean and empty every time I went in. Also tons of open sites even though it is was 4th of July week."
GuideThis an an absolute beautiful site to be at. The prices have changed since the post of $11 (I’ll post the updated ones as of August 2025). The camp grounds are small and you are very close to your fellow campers HOWEVER if you head out of the park after a day of playing and taking in the sights there are forest roads all over! You can tuck your camper away in any of them as we did. We stayed in the forest close by for a few days and it was quiet and peaceful. Just a little side note: the water is FREEZING cold!! The cold hurt my ankles after about 5 min. and I had to get out…and this was in August!! Anyways it is beautiful and I would visit again. The restrooms were clean and even though it was a full campsite everyone was very respectful of others.
GuideWe went here and found a decent spot but then hiked up the road more to the top and found a super cool spot. It was a little rougher road, but totally worth it.
GuideStayed for about 4 nights and saw a lot of people come and go- it’s fairly busy. There seems to be a more long term camping spot set up closer to the start of the road that had a bunch of big trailers and port-a-potty’s set up. Not sure if they work at the quarry or something else? If you go past them there’s some spots along the road to pull into that I saw a few short-term campers use, and then even more once you reach the base of the ‘quarry’ area. It seems to be active (excavators are lingering around, though I never saw them in use). I would just say make sure you find a spot that’s not blocking the road, there’s some random roads that go in around the base that I think the excavators use part of, but there’s camping spots among them and lots of places to back cars/ trailers into. (look at satellite images to know what I mean).
The road to the top is fairly steep/ rough at the first section but then seems easy but bumpy onwards. I saw a non-four wheel drive car make it up by gunning it at that steep part. I attached a pic of what that first steep part looks like.
If you do make it to the top, there’s great views and cell service. Just get in before 4pm and it’s probably yours.
And of course crater lake is a 40 minute drive away, which was the main draw for me!
GuideNot much, but did have hookup ($40)or dry camp($20) options. Toilet and showers were in need of cleaning . Small convenience store and cafe. Highway noise. Nice people.
GuideIt’s a cute campground with spots right in the water. They are fairly close together and TIGHT. I didn’t get to stay because there was a family party or something that reserved all the sites. Ended up at sunset cove which suited me better anyway.
GuideCute little campground just off the hwy. Stayed in 19 and had this whole end of the campground to myself on a Monday night. There’s some hwy noise which would be my only con. Short walk to the lake with a trail the follows the lake down to the next campground. Bathrooms were immaculate. Limited cell service and pretty obstructed for those with a starlink.
TravelerWe came with no reservation in the summer. The sign outside registration office said that campground was full. We still asked if there were sites available, and there were! People books sites and don’t show up.
ScoutPretty quiet and other campers around so I feel safe. There was a couple of spots to choose from. I arrived at 3:30pm.
Got a private space close by other campers.
Had a fire ring and my very own Xmas tree 🌲😉
TravelerNice site, no bugs in August. Close by to all the crater lake hikes. Even got 3 bar TMobile 5g at the site a mile or so up the road on the left
Camping near Chemult, Oregon, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Chemult, Oregon, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot for families and RVers alike.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Chemult, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 264 campgrounds and RV parks near Chemult, OR and 40 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Chemult, OR is Diamond Lake with a 4.4-star rating from 62 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 40 free dispersed camping spots near Chemult, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Chemult, OR that allow camping, notably Crater Lake National Park and Umpqua National Forest.
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