The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Dorena Lake. Dorena Lake is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Dorena Lake, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$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
"One of the standout features of this campground was its ideal location. Situated in a breathtaking natural setting, it provided easy access to various outdoor activities, including cliff jumping."
"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."
$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."
$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 needed a spot to stay for the night and after driving to a few others that were (reserve online only) closed we rolled the dice and headed towards this one."
$20 - $39 / night
"Easy to find from I-5 and very close to Costco. Quiet location away from the road noise and has nice walking path along the McKenzie River."
"The campsites were nicely situated so you weren’t right on top of each other and the park was great. There is an off leash dog park and access to the river."
$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."
"I had an easy stopover here on the way to Eastern Oregon. I didn’t want to use my tanks, so I used their restrooms. They were warm, clean, and well-lit."
"We were lucky enough to rent a space at Deerwood for two months while we escaped the heat of Arizona and visiting our kids in Oregon."
"One star off for highway noise. Looks like many longer term campers here - flower pots, table cloths, decorations, mostly 5th wheelers."
$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."
TravelerThis is a decently well maintained campground, the road in and through is severely potholed and I wouldn’t recommend a big rig, but I did see one guy park at least 35’ class A.
Vault toilets, no water or electricity. Sites are not all level, some are not RV friendly, but most are. Host is doing a fab job keeping the grounds clean and tidy.
Many sites back right up to the lake. Many back up to the road others is a bit of traffic noise.
RangerThis spot was actually an accidental find but worked out great because we were not able to turn around on the tight road we found ourselves on. It opened up tremendously and gave us great grounds to camp on for a few nights. Close enough to a river that requires hiking if you’re up for that kind of adventure. There was little to no traffic noise from the hwy and no other campers around for days. Clear starts for start gazing at night.
RangerWe actually pulled in this part of the forest wanting to park at the “hideaway” spot but someone was already posted up there. That would have been a really cute place to camp BUT we drove farther. I really don’t recommend this spot for bigger rigs but we were able to get ours back here (40 ft total) Kind of no turn around options and driving forward was all our only choice at that point…to be honest the drive made me nervous. It was a tight dirt road but once we found a spot it was cleared pretty good. Had plenty of room and someone was back here not too long ago…they had a little campfire setup with log stumps. Probably wouldn’t come back unless I had to but we did stay tucked away back here for a few days.
RangerWe needed a spot to stay for the night and after driving to a few others that were (reserve online only) closed we rolled the dice and headed towards this one. It was late and dark but we pulled in in hopes that they had some openings. THEY DID!! We didn’t do much driving around before pulling into a spot but I with we had. We pulled into #4, one of the first available and I DONT recommend any of the first few slots because they sit right next to the highway and that was annoying but our own fault. If I had to redo I’d stay in the 20’s or 30’s because they are closer in where it’s much quieter and those spots back up to a river…super cute! The restrooms were very clean and I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to public restrooms…it was good. All in all the park is very maintained, clean and the staff is great!! Would definitely stay again!
ScoutBeautiful stop for dispersed camping someone built benches road is not too rough for most cars but it feels very much like your in the middle of no where but only really about 5 miles off shoestring rd on blm rd lot's of space for big group with multiple cars
LegendNot at all for travel trailers but camber vans and camping would work and there are Vault toilets and access to the lake for a small boats and kayaks but it's a tiny and dusty campground. There is a vault toilet and fire pits are at each location along with most having picnic tables
LegendCamping or Camper vans only with no way to fit anything over 20 ft and only two or three spots with a vault toilet but literally 30 ft from the road
LegendThe nicest thing is that it has its own boat ramp but there is no privacy and very little room between RV sites and although they are trying hard this is the middle of nowhere and it's a very rustic Campground. They do offer firewood and ice and I don't know about the ice but the firewood is $7 a bundle which is not inexpensive and there is a small Campground store with the basic necessities.
TravelerNice pond to camp near, several campsites to choose from and trails to explore
Camping near Dorena Lake, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Dorena Lake, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Dorena Lake?
According to TheDyrt.com, Dorena Lake offers a wide range of camping options, with 220 campgrounds and RV parks near Dorena Lake and 18 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Dorena Lake?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dorena Lake is Baker Bay Campgrounds & Marina - a Lane County Park with a 3.8-star rating from 10 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Dorena Lake?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Dorena Lake.
What parks are near Dorena Lake?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Dorena Lake that allow camping, notably Fall Creek Lake and Fern Ridge Lake.
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