Best Tent Camping near Chemult, OR

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Best Tent Sites Near Chemult, OR (70)

    Camper-submitted photo from Scott Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott Creek
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    1. Scott Creek

    6 Reviews
    8 Photos
    130 Saves
    Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

    Scott Creek Campground is located 50 minutes southwest of Chemult, Oregon. This site lies off the beaten path and is an ideal camping destination if you want to relax in a serene and remote setting. A mix of conifers like lodgepole, ponderosa pines, and white firs shade the six campsites. You’ll find each site with a picnic table and fire ring. There is one vault toilet and an information board. Scott Creek flows peacefully through the north side of the campground and you may see a few small trout swimming in the creek. In the fall, this campground is popular amongst hunters. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring an adequate supply of water.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Corral Springs Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Corral Springs Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Corral Springs Campground

    2. Corral Springs Campground

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    17 Saves
    Chemult, Oregon

    For those seeking solitude and quiet, Corral Springs is the place. This quiet campground is located 15 minutes northwest of Chemult, Oregon. There are five campsites among lodgepole pines, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are also two vault toilets and an information board. A narrow creek meanders through the middle of the campground, fed by a spring that gurgles out of a knoll. In the fall, Corral Springs is popular amongst hunters. In the summertime, this is an ideal campground for in relaxing in a primitive setting. June and July are heavy mosquito months so bring bug spray. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water

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    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek Campground — Crater Lake National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek Campground — Crater Lake National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek Campground — Crater Lake National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek Campground — Crater Lake National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek Campground — Crater Lake National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek Campground — Crater Lake National Park

    3. Lost Creek Campground — Crater Lake National Park

    4 Reviews
    15 Photos
    106 Saves
    Crater Lake, Oregon

    CLOSED ALL YEAR 2024 Lost Creek___Campground is managed by the National Park Service. It usually opens in early July and closes in mid-October, depending on weather and other factors. It is for tent campers only--NO RVs, buses, trailers, or vans and truck with toilets. Registration is self-serve on the day of arrival. No advance registration is available. The campground fills by mid-afternoon. The only means of knowing site availability is upon arrival at the campground. The elevation 6,000 ft. (1,829 m).

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    • Trash
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Lemolo Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Lemolo Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Lemolo Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Lemolo Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Lemolo Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Lemolo Lake

    4. Lemolo Lake

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    36 Saves
    Diamond Lake, Oregon

    Lemolo Lake is in the Diamond Lake District, and is surrounded by a mountain setting. The North Umpqua Trail #1414is in the area. North Umpqua Trail Information ACTIVITIES Camping: Bunker Hill Campground Poole Creek Campground East Lemolo Campground Lemolo Lake Resort Fishing: Fish Species: Brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee Fishing Access: 2 X 4 Fishing Methods: Angling Season: Year Round Depth and Size: Fishing License Oregon state fishing license required. See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://dfw.state.or.us/ for more information. Hiking Wildlife Viewing

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    Camper-submitted photo from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead

    5. Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead

    7 Reviews
    10 Photos
    61 Saves
    Clearwater, Oregon

    The trailhead and surrounding area is a Day-Use only site, open from sunrise to sunset. Toketee Lake Campground is the closest overnight campground. Provides access to: Umpqua Hot Springs Trail #1444 North Umpqua Trail Amenities No drinking water Vault toilet Limited garbage disposal - Please pack it out

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    Camper-submitted photo from Timpanogas Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Timpanogas Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Timpanogas Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Timpanogas Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from South Diamond Sno-Park
    Camper-submitted photo from South Diamond Sno-Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from South Diamond Sno-Park
    Camper-submitted photo from South Diamond Sno-Park

    7. South Diamond Sno-Park

    1 Review
    9 Photos
    6 Saves
    Diamond Lake, Oregon

    South Diamond Sno-Park is near the intersection of Interstate OR-230 and OR-138, in a plowed section of Forest Road 6592. At this location, recreationists can cross-country ski, snowmobile or enjoy dog sledding. Nordic trails include Pizza Connect Trail , Horse-N-Teal Trail , Outback Trail , Diamond Lake West Trail, Silent Creek Trail , and North Crater Trail .

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    Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Summit Lake Campground

    8. Summit Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    13 Photos
    62 Saves
    Diamond Lake, Oregon

    Offering access to Diamond Peak Wilderness, this primitive campground is next to the beautiful Summit Lake. Mosquitoes can be particularly bothersome.The access road (Forest Road 6010) to reach this campground is only recommended for high clearance 4x4 vehicles. There is a beach launch boat ramp area within this campground.

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    • ADA Access
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Boundary Springs Campground

    9. Boundary Springs Campground

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    3 Saves
    Crescent, Oregon

    A quiet campground dominated by beautiful lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees and predominantly used by the ATV and hunting communities. This site is located on the southeast edge of the district, bordered by state land.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite
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Recent Tent Reviews in Chemult

900 Reviews of 70 Chemult Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fremont National Forest Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp
    Dec. 13, 2024

    Fremont National Forest Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp

    End of the Road - Middle of No Where

    Accessible by almost any vehicle.  Can be stuck there if it rains, and FS Rd 413 has huge potholes that fill with water and become almost impassable, even with a 4WD.  Firepits and a picnic table at one of the 3 sites.  No services of any kind.  No cell coverage.  Not recommended for winter travel.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deschutes NF - HWY 31
    Dec. 13, 2024

    Deschutes NF - HWY 31

    Right beside the hwy

    There are several places just off Hwy 31 where camping is available.  There will be highway noise, no facilities of any kind, and patchy cell service.  Camped here one night then moved to another area south of Silver Lake up in the forest.

  • David M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crater Lake RV Park
    Oct. 26, 2024

    Crater Lake RV Park

    Quet clean with all the amenities you need.

    Found the location to be good. Close to Crater Lake and other outdoor nature spots. The bathrooms and showers were clean. The laundry was reasonably priced and convenient. Will stay again.

  • Adrian J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Scott Creek
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Scott Creek

    Off the grid but easy to access.

    It was first come, first served when I was there.  What you expect from free USFS campsites. Fire rings.

    Google will take you down some crazy roads. Look at the map before getting on the dirt road and choose the roads that are the straightest; those will get you there easiest. Panhandle rd on the north side of the creek will take you most of the way.

  • Jeffrey P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite

    Quiet Spot with Incredibe Views

    After parking right off the trail head and hiking down about 0.8 miles, you have three “established” spots to chose from. I say established in quotations because they are marked with plaques but are all the way rustic sites. The middle sight is definitely the biggest and is where me and four others stayed for two nights. This is a very busy national park in the summer months but going the first week of October (as suggested by the ranger) made it so that we were the only ones in this area. We did have a couple backpackers stop for the night at the first site but other than that is was really quite. The lightning springs trail itself is incredibly long and we only went to where water was flowing so that we could fill up. We opted to hike out the first day and then drive to the Watchman Lookout Trail head and do that one first. It was only 0.8 miles long but I believe a 400 foot elevation change. Absolutely incredibly view. After that we drove north and did the Cleetwood Cove Trail which was around a mile with a 600 foot elevation change. This allows you to get right next to the water. Both hikes we semi challenging but well worth it. While the backcountry campsites do not allow fires, there are other location around Rim Village that have established sites that you can. When we went it was a little colder and windy but the tree coverage offered some shielding from that. There are plenty of other longer hikes as well in the area and other established sites if you are looking to have a more traditional camping experience. The Rim Village center was open and we were able to get a meal and visit the gift shop as well as go farther south and get our NPP stamped. Definitely recommend checking the NP website to see what is opened and closed as well as fire bans. We were lucky that the entire loop was open and got to drive all the way around the second day. While not directly at these sites, there are trash and bathroom areas really close. Really all around incredible views and an incredible weekend stay.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Rock Quary
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Dispersed Rock Quary

    Rock quarry = shooting range

    This is an active shooting range, so if you're looking for peace and quiet or a spot that is not littered with pulls of trash, you've come to the wing place.

    On the upside, when there is not shooting, the quarry is an ok view (if you can get past the litter), and there is endless space and open skies for solar or starlink. It's also easy to reach and rig friendly, but not far from main highway for access.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 960 by Pacific Crest Trail PCT
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Forest Road 960 by Pacific Crest Trail PCT

    Views in all directions, multiple spots

    Great spot. Go all the way to the end of the road to reach the top. There is ample room to turn around, in spite of a step climb.

    Was able to pull 15' trailer up with 4wd.

    Wide open sky for solar and starlink.

    Mid 60s f during day in early October. 40 f at night.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed wikiup camping
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Dispersed wikiup camping

    Dusty and featureless, but flat

    Only about 70 yards from main road. Super fine dust, everything will be dirty.

    Tall trees so no good vantage point for starlink or solar.

    No water features right at site.

  • rmk818@sbcglobal.net
    Camper-submitted photo from Crater Lake Resort
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Crater Lake Resort

    Lots of Road Noise

    Stayed at site PRV 18. Site is right next to the road with no sound barrier. Very loud traffic late evening and early morning. You won’t get a decent nights rest. The positive: staff very friendly, clean bathrooms, and warm showers.

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Prospect OHV Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Prospect OHV Dispersed Camping

    Perfect place for OHV riding

    We absolutely loved camping here. During our off season stay it was fun and with all the ATV trails it was our favorite place to camp.

    Our neighbor campers decided they could ride the trails without helmets and found out the hard way that is is a no no. They were brought back to the camp without their bikes and in the back of a National Forest Service Enforcement vehicle. After being spoken to about the importance of following the rules of the trails, they were left at camp and had to find their own way back to their motorcycles.

    Fortunately we did not have the same experience. It can get very dusty so just be prepared for that. The trails are absolutely great and access to the Rogue River is just icing on the cake.

    It was so nice to have areas provided for unloading bikes and ATV's so folks could safely load and unload their toys.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big River Campground
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Big River Campground

    Big River FS

    This is across river from Big River Group campground. Only about 10 sites. Most of the Sites are small. Pit toilets. Fire pit. Picnic table. Close to road. Somewhat on the dirty side. Some sites back to Deschutes River.

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

    LaPine State Park Campground

    Typical State Campground

    Stayed in one of the cabins, it was clean and made a nice getaway for a couple days.

    Bathrooms are a long walk in the middle of the night so I should have chosen a cabin with a bathroom, my mistake. 

    Campground sites are tightly packed and lack privacy. If you like to take nice long walks there are hiking paths as well as the paved roads in the campground.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Flat Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Boulder Flat Campground

    Between river and highway

    All sites by river. Small but spacious. Deep forest feel. Minimal highway noise. Got a site mid afternoon on a Saturday in mid September. Sites were pretty level.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lambertiana Road
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Lambertiana Road

    Good spot not in mountain area

    A good spot closer to main rd so seems to be a few degrees difference in temp so got to about low 40s instead of 30s at night. Need to go down road a half mile or so for an open flat spot but with an RV may need to take the first big open spot on the left not too far from main road. There may be other campers there. A good parking spot. Not much else there. If driving from north then need to take a turn around or u-turn to get to the road.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Broken Arrow Campground
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Broken Arrow Campground

    Website says open, but gates closed

    I camped here last year before the Ride the Rim bike ride and it was great. You cannot reserve sites this time of year - it is only first come first served. I planned on doing the the same thing this year and when I drive up on Friday September 13 the website still said “open” but when I got there the gates were closed. There was a sign that said “sorry for the inconvenience”. Luckily Thielspn View campground was open on the west side of Diamond lake.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Clearwater Falls Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Clearwater Falls Campground

    Pretty quiet, nice primative stop

    Vault toilets had no toilet paper, but otherwise a really beautiful small spot. Would stay there again

  • Catherine L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Millsite Forest Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Millsite Forest Dispersed Camping

    Easy off the main road stop

    Quiet camping area off 138. You come up to what looks like a county shop, but keep going to the left, and you're here. A handful of sites. We were easily able to park out jeep a ways in.

  • Denise G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mazama Village Campground — Crater Lake National Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Mazama Village Campground — Crater Lake National Park

    Closest campground to Crater Lake National Park

    Mazama Campground offers a serene retreat nestled within Crater Lake National Park, surrounded by a lush forest that provides privacy and tranquility. The reservation process requires you to provide your dates and size of RV and are assigned a site when you arrive. As I walked around it appeared pull-through sites were for RVs and trailers, and back-in sites that were assigned to tent or car campers. The pull through sites were long, some are asphalt and others dirt. Our site D5 was asphalt and level. The amenities, including clean bathrooms, accessible water spigots, and regular trash collection, contribute to a comfortable stay. The general store is a convenient spot for registration, fuel, and showers, it's also the starting point for exploring the breathtaking Crater Lake via tour bus or personal vehicle. Even though a forest fire limited visibility of the lake, Mazama Campground remains a memorable destination for its natural beauty and well-maintained facilities.



Guide to Chemult

Tent camping near Chemult, Oregon offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape.

Tent campers should check out Scott Creek

  • Enjoy a secluded experience at Scott Creek, where you can set up your tent next to a serene creek and enjoy the sounds of nature.
  • This campground allows pets, making it a great choice for those who want to bring their furry friends along for the adventure.
  • With fire rings available, you can gather around a campfire at night, perfect for storytelling and roasting marshmallows.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $8

  • Camping at Summit Lake Campground is free, offering a budget-friendly option for families and solo campers alike.
  • For just $8 per night, you can reserve a spot at Timpanogas Lake Campground, which features beautiful lakeside views and opportunities for paddleboarding.
  • Corral Springs Campground is another affordable option, providing a quiet atmosphere with picnic tables and fire rings.

Tips for tent camping near Chemult

  • Be prepared for mosquitoes, especially at Summit Lake Campground, where they can be quite bothersome during the summer months.
  • If you prefer a more primitive experience, consider Boundary Springs Campground, which offers a clean pit toilet and a peaceful setting among lodgepole pines.
  • For those looking for a more adventurous drive, Scott Creek can be accessed via some bumpy roads, so a vehicle with good clearance is recommended.

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Chemult, OR is Scott Creek with a 3.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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