Crater Lake, OR is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Crater Lake is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Crater Lake, OR. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"Trails were well maintained and so many options. 7 miles from Crater Lake Rim Village."
"Great location minutes from Crater Lake. We walked in with no reservation and easily found a spot. They have some electric hook ups but we took a dry spot(same price, $31.00). Many pull through."
$16 - $27 / night
"Nice campground near Diamond Lake. There is a resort, swimming, bike path, fishing. It’s not too far from Crater Lake, and awesome waterfalls down highway 138."
"The campsite was great, the views of the lake were stunning, minutes from crater lake NP. Be prepared to fend off mosquitoes if you're going in the summer!"
"Very quiet and 20 minutes from Crater Lake. Also free!"
"The parking lot is not the only place to sleep at, if you go down the small road near the entrance of the lot you will find a lot of nice little camping spots."
"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."
"We were on our way to Crater Lake later in the evening, decided to stay here before making the trip to Crater Lake at 5 am to catch the sunrise. We arrived past dark and there was a ton of smoke."
"This is a huge paved parking lot not far from Crater lake. They have bathrooms. Can hold lots of RVs. No one there the 3 days we stayed except before dark we had a few people show up."
"These sno parks that are available for boondocking throughout Oregon are so handy! Sno park is maintained by the Rogue Snowmobilers. Free boon docking during off season (May to October)."
$11 - $14 / night
"Day 2 - Pacific North Quest (Crater Lake) 🏞
After sleeping in our cars at the bottom of Lassen Peak, we were excited to find this tucked away and relaxing spot just off of the road before **Crater **"
"site: primitive site. site near to lagoon. private. amenities: no water. decently clean facilities. attractions: near Crater Lake State Park. I would go camping here next time we visit Crater Lake."
$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."
"Diamond Lake was originally supposed to be a pet of Crater Lake NP and I can see why. The Broken arrow campground is huge!"
$22 - $35 / night
"4.5 hour drive from Portland and 30 mintues from Crater lake. Very clean campsites, had access to clean water and toilet facilities."
"This is a great campground only about 45 minutes from Crater Lake National Park."
$22 - $44 / night
"It got some fun hiking trails around it. And it's 15 mins drive away from crater lake national park."
"Very nice campground on the bank of Rogue river. 30 min from crater lake. Fully shaded. A lot of muscitoes, anti muscito spay is must. Private access to the river."
"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"
"Close to Crater Lake NP. Road in is excellent, passable by any vehicle when we were here in late October. Mostly flat sites with varying privacy."
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 Crater Lake, Oregon, offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With several campgrounds in the area, each with its own charm, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping near Crater Lake, Oregon, offers a variety of experiences, from serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Crater Lake, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 219 campgrounds and RV parks near Crater Lake, OR and 31 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Crater Lake, OR is Mazama Village Campground — Crater Lake National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 82 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 31 free dispersed camping spots near Crater Lake, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Crater Lake, OR that allow camping, notably Crater Lake National Park and Umpqua National Forest.
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