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$20 - $75 / night
"no hookups in this little campground but you can’t beat the location. nestled on the shores of Dorena Lake east of Cottage Grove in the trees. little boat dock. stocked lake. rental kayaks and swimming"
"We got a lakeside camp site which made it a simple walk down to the lake where we could swim and fish. The camp ground had a pretty big bathroom and separate shower room."
$24 - $150 / night
"It’s close to several great fishing holes and beautiful covered bridges. During the summer, the Army Corp of Engineer Rangers give a tour of the Dorena Dam every Saturday."
"Schwarz campground is located just past Cottage grove, right on the Row river. I hadn't realized, until I took a nice little walk, it's located just below Dorena reservoir."
$25 - $115 / night
"The site we’ve always stayed at is huge, way far from any other sites, and has a neat little trail between the parking spot and camping spot."
"We stayed at Black Canyon Campground for one night en route to Crater Lake. "
$20 - $26 / night
"This campground is run by the Army Core of Engineers, so if you have the Federal Access Pass enjoy half off your stay :)
Several campsites right along the lake."
"Close to Eugene."
$20 - $24 / night
"Sites are surrounded by trees to give privacy and not feel like you are sharing a site with your neighbor. There is a good hiking trail by the park Swordfern trail."
"Laying Creek sounds heavenly all throughout the camp, the trails are great to walk, and you will eventually wander to a swimming hole. Beautiful campground, with a great history going back to 1933."
$48 - $54 / night
"Perfect location and great amenities. Right next to river. Has showers, restrooms, pool, quite, WiFi, and even $1 self serve ice cream."
"We were able to maneuver our 5th wheel to position it around a large shade tree so we could get our slide and awning out plus have the utilities more centered on our rig."
"Great spot to get away from the usual busy family campgrounds and state parks. Nothing fancy here. Vault toilets. Don't remember if there is even running water."
"PRO’S -remote, heavy forest nearby, beautiful landscape -every site on the North side of the campground has a trail down to the river. Site 7 has concrete steps to the river."
$8 / night
"Easy Access to the Brice creek trail, and the Tressel creek falls. Also there is gold panning allowed in the creek."
"Great creek access with tressel creek falls nearby."
$20 / night
"There were paths leading to the other two campsites next too me and I could see them clearly. What you go here for is the swimming and the gold panning."
GuideWe lost cell service about an hour before we even got there, and didn’t have any the whole time there. There are some really cool spots that were taken. We ended up finding a decent spot. Would come again, but there’s no cell service at all so I’d plan accordingly.
RangerNeeded hookups for this trip and Holiday Farm had them. Though it’s a HOA, the lot owners rent out vacant lots and it’s a really nice location. Nice, small dog park. Nice people. Great hosts. Very pleasant stay.
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.
GuideGorgeous views at the end of this road - no official spot but a lovely place to park for a night when campgrounds are full
TravelerSmaller campground with only 3 sites, but you can usually find one open unless it’s a summer weekend.
Vault toilets regularly serviced, no other amenities.
Water is slow but deep, great for kids of all ages. Beach is rocky, not sandy.
ScoutFree camping, we pitched a large tent. Place is run down and barely maintained but there are still a few good sites. Drop toilets are clean with paper. Met some awesome fellow nomads and shot tequila with them!!
Crawdads are plentiful in the river (this is the invasive species that the alert is for)
If you need a site to crash this place is good enough with a little ‘walking dead’ feel to it as everything is overgrown. No traffic sound.
ScoutAdvertised as a pet friendly glamping space. Brought my dog and upon arrival was told dogs are not allowed inside tent. On the website it states dogs must be on leash and not left alone outside. How is anyone able to sleep inside a tent while not having your pet alone outside not being allowed inside tent? Apparently my campsite is recorded audio and video by the hosts and we were unnecessarily aggressively confronted. The creek we camped next to was polluted with pet feces, nitrous cartridges and used cigarette filters. Overall we left and felt scammed. They charged us $25 for wood we never burned
GuideCampground is easy to get to, entrance is steep but easily doable in a car, wouldn't suggest taking a trailer in as it's pretty narrow and one road for in and out, it does have a loop at the end. Some of the sites are super close together and not much undergrowth so would be good for people traveling together. Other sites are more secluded and private. Very pretty and shaded back in there and also close to the river so you get the sound if you're in one of the riverside sites. There's a good swimming hole if you follow the river towards the reservoir. Camp hosts stay in the French Pete campground down the road and our second night there drove by and asked if we needed any firewood, very friendly! We stayed a Sunday-Tuesday and our second night/day there there was only 1 other site occupied
Camping near Dorena, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Dorena, Oregon, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Dorena, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 235 campgrounds and RV parks near Dorena, OR and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dorena, OR is Baker Bay Campgrounds & Marina - a Lane County Park with a 3.8-star rating from 10 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Dorena, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Dorena, OR that allow camping, notably Dorena Lake and Fall Creek Lake.
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