Best Dispersed Camping near Crater Lake, OR

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.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Crater Lake, Oregon (30)

    1. Mount Thielsen Wilderness

    19 Reviews
    Diamond Lake, OR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 383-5300

    "When I visited the Crater Lake area, I was well aware that finding last minute accommodations was difficult to impossible."

    "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."

    2. Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site

    19 Reviews
    Fort Klamath, OR
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 783-2471

    $11 - $14 / night

    "The spring is stunning and the ground was soft and flat. Plenty of firewood around to start a cooking fire. Bugs were bad around sunset, but bug spray helped."

    "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."

    3. Thousand Springs Sno-Park

    10 Reviews
    Crater Lake, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 842-3292

    "There are bathrooms and a warming shelter that has a wood stove. The park is close to Crater Lake National Park anout 10ish miles down hwy 62. Nice pretty spot that is easy to get to."

    "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."

    4. NF-70 Dispersed Camping Near Crater Lake NP

    9 Reviews
    Diamond Lake, OR
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 947-2151

    "Lovely big boondocking spaces with plenty of room. 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."

    "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."

    5. Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite

    1 Review
    Crater Lake, OR
    2 miles
    +1 (541) 594-3000

    "After parking right off the trail head and hiking down about 0.8 miles, you have three “established” spots to chose from."

    6. Forest Road 960 by Pacific Crest Trail PCT

    2 Reviews
    Diamond Lake, OR
    13 miles

    "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."

    "Lots of little camp fires scattered around the area ."

    7. Forest Road 960 Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Diamond Lake, OR
    13 miles

    "there are small (4-7) dispersed sites along this forest road near Crater Lake. the size and types of sites are varied. some are great for large RVs and are pull through and others you might only get a"

    "right off the highway. there’s plenty of spots open in the surrounding area. only downside is road noise"

    8. Forest Road 3237

    1 Review
    Fort Klamath, OR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 883-6916

    "Entrance across from Annie Creek Sno Park. Stay left at first fork.

    Potential for 2 spots, left spot had some ground bees."

    9. Prospect OHV Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    Prospect, OR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 560-3400

    "During our off season stay it was fun and with all the ATV trails it was our favorite place to camp."

    "When we visited Crater Lake in April, we knew we'd have to find alternative camping because the park campgrounds would be covered in several feet of snow."

    10. Annie Creek Road

    1 Review
    Fort Klamath, OR
    11 miles
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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Crater Lake, OR

86 Reviews of 30 Crater Lake Campgrounds



Guide to Crater Lake

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Crater Lake, Oregon, where nature enthusiasts can enjoy stunning landscapes and a sense of solitude. This area offers a variety of spots for camping, each with its unique charm and features.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Crater Lake, Oregon

Scenic views and tranquility for dispersed campers

Dispersed campers should check out Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site

  • Located near Crater Lake, Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site features beautiful scenery and is a great spot for fishing and picnicking.
  • This area is big rig friendly, making it accessible for larger RVs, which is a plus for those traveling with bigger vehicles.
  • With limited amenities, it's essential to bring your own supplies, but the natural beauty and tranquility make it worth the effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Crater Lake, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Crater Lake, OR is Mount Thielsen Wilderness with a 4.5-star rating from 19 reviews.

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