RV camping near Cloverdale, Oregon offers options for travelers seeking full hookups with varying amenities. The region sits at elevations between 4,000-4,500 feet with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, even during summer months. Most campsites provide paved or gravel pads suitable for larger recreational vehicles, though availability often requires advance planning during peak season.
What to do
Fishing at Lake Simtustus: The spring-fed Metolius River provides excellent habitat for trout fishing. Lake Simtustus RV Park offers convenient access with "Good fishing off dock and near the campground," according to Sarah W. The park also provides boat slips and equipment rentals as Paul Y. notes: "they have boat slips, pontoon boats and kayaks to rent."
Explore Sisters: Visit this charming small town near several campgrounds. Rachel G. from Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort shares: "We did a waterfall hike, went to Bend a couple times, went for dinner and drinks at the Barn in Sisters which is a food truck park. Sisters was a great small town." Brian C. adds a specific recommendation: "stop in Sisters (5 minutes away) for good ice cream at BJs Old Fashioned Ice Cream."
Golf and outdoor recreation: Many RV parks in the region are situated near recreational opportunities. Crooked River Ranch offers a golf course and hiking trails. Sue O. mentions, "Close to Smith Rock and other Central Oregon adventures," while another reviewer notes, "There's a nice walking trail (Matt's Trail) that takes you around the campground along the canyon edge (level: easy)."
What campers like
Bathhouse facilities: Higher-end facilities distinguish some parks from others. At Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort, amy D. raves: "Site 11 is perfect for those who prefer to be near a spa-like bath house in an RV park. Heated floors, huge showers. Fantastic." Similarly, Lee O. at Deschute County Expo RV Park notes: "Fantastic showers, laundry and friendly staff."
Level sites: Many RVers appreciate the level pads throughout the region. Robert O. describes Bend/Sisters Garden as having "Level sites impeccably kept. FHU cable tv Wi-Fi." Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver receives similar praise from Jeff C.: "The site was level, only needed 2 inch lift to level left side."
Amenities for extended stays: Campgrounds offer various recreation options on-site. Jessica R. appreciates Bend/Sisters Garden's "Great little mini golf course" while Stephanie N. says Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver has "amenities [that] included a swimming pool, mini golf course, tennis courts, horseshoe rings, and more!"
What you should know
Price variations: Cost can vary dramatically between properties. Sam S. notes at Crown Villa RV Resort: "there is no justification for the $117 per night price tag for a paved, full hook up site... Stay 15 minutes south of town and save a ton." John M. adds "Arrived after hours and took a site. Shocked to be presented with a bill for $136/night."
Site placement matters: Selecting the right site significantly impacts your experience. Julie at Crown Villa warns: "Unfortunately, Crown Villa bronze category was extremely disappointing... However, the bronze and copper were ridiculously neglected." At Lake Simtustus, Josh H. advises: "C and B groups are the best views. D is best for shade and A is down on the water."
Shower fees: Some parks charge for shower use. Sarah R. cautions about Crooked River Ranch: "My only issue was the bathrooms were clean and great but you needed quarters to take a shower. I don't carry quarters... it was easily 6-8$ in quarters and no one would give me that. There is no quarter machine on the premises."
Tips for camping with families
Recreational options: Deschute County Expo RV Park provides a clean, organized environment. Soph W. shares: "A nice place to stay! Everything was clean... As a woman solo traveler, I felt safe and secure. Even pulling in at 1AM." Bill B. adds: "Staff was very friendly, the property is immaculately clean."
Outdoor activities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated recreational spaces. Tiffany B. from Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver describes: "The bathrooms were always clean and the kids (mostly teens) found plenty to do with the pool, putt putt, pump track, etc." Nicole R. elaborates: "Kids loved Sunriver-Bend Thousand Trails because there is bunnies, bullfrogs, mini-golf, a great little river to float on or swim in, ladderball, bingo, movies outside, and some pretty great pools!"
Space for play: Some sites offer more room for families to spread out. Christian from Crown Villa notes it's "a very peaceful campsite, with tall ponderosa pines everywhere," while Darren N. at Crooked River Ranch points out: "this campground has amazingly soft parade grounds for tons of outdoor games."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose carefully based on your needs. Josh H. from Lake Simtustus advises: "Don't bring your bike unless you're in C group, it's the only flat paved road. The rest of them are gravel or damn near vertical." For larger rigs at Deschute County Expo, Dave B. notes: "It has paved roads and concrete level pads with full hookups. Close to the town of Redmond and Bend. No trees or grass and sites are fairly close."
Parking configurations: Some sites require specific positioning. Michael and Karla W. share about Crooked River Ranch RV Park: "When we got there the people in 13 had pulled in the wrong direction... After talking with others, we found out that a lot of campers pull-in the opposite direction so their back window faces the picturesque mountains."
Laundry considerations: Facilities vary widely between parks. Tiffany B. warns at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver: "Bring quarters if you plan to wash laundry because they don't take debit cards and there isn't a change machine." Rachel G. at Bend/Sisters Garden notes a better option: "Laundry on site which was very reasonable."
