Top Tent Camping near Dorena Lake
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Best Tent Sites Near Dorena Lake, OR (44)
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Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area
Lowell, Oregon6 Reviews34 SavesThis recreation area is part of Fall Creek Lake
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
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Clark Creek Organization Campground
Lowell, Oregon3 Reviews1 Photo6 SavesOverview
Clark Creek, located 12 miles northeast of Lowell, Oregon, is a fantastic group campground built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It features five sleeping structures with platform sleeping bunks, plus a large field to pitch tents, play baseball and volleyball or throw a Frisbee. Several hiking and biking trails, swimming areas and open fields offer fun opportunities for large groups with varied interests.
Recreation
The campground offers a baseball field and horseshoe pits, and a volleyball net can be set up on the field. A few footpaths meander through the recreation area. One connects the sleeping shelters to Big Falls Creek and another links to the Ta-Wa-Si Chapel. The Fall Creek Trail Area is worth exploring, including the Clark Creek Nature Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers a baseball field and horseshoe pits, and a volleyball net can be set up on the field. A few footpaths meander through the recreation area. One connects the sleeping shelters to Big Falls Creek and another links to the Ta-Wa-Si Chapel. The Fall Creek Trail Area is worth exploring, including the Clark Creek Nature Trail.
Natural Features
Clark Creek runs through the campground and connects with Big Fall Creek in the Willamette Valley. Willamette National Forest spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
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- Reservable
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- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
$212 - $242 / night
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Hult Pond
Blachly, Oregon14 Reviews47 Photos317 SavesThis site, sometimes referred to as Horton Lake, Hult Marsh, Hult Reservoir, or Mill Pond, was developed in the early 1900s for logging operations. The reservoir and surrounding wetland is about 40 acres and supports a rich diversity of wildlife, fish, and plant species. This recreation site is popular for activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving.
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- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
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Big Pool Campground
Fall Creek Lake, Oregon1 Review20 SavesBig Pool is a small, shady, five site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek. Expect heavy use during summer weekends.
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- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
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Steamboat Falls
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon3 Reviews17 SavesThis campground offers excellent scenery. Although Steamboat Creek is closed to all fishing, summer visitors often see large steelhead trout attempting to jump the falls during their spawning runs. The campground is on the other side of Steamboat Creek from Steamboat Road. Towering fir trees shade the campsites, making it feel as if you are further away from the North Umpqua Highway. The trailhead for the 5.5-mile Mott segment of the North Umpqua Trail is about 6 miles southwest of the campground. Facilities 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 3 tent campsites with picnic tables and fire pits No drinking water Horseshoe pits Baseball fields Vault toilet Garbage disposal
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- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
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Whispering Pine Horse Camp
Eugene, Oregon1 Review6 Photos17 SavesOverview
Located eleven miles west of Sisters, Oregon, off Highway 242, Whispering Pine Horse Camp provides early season access to trails and is perfect for horse lovers who are visiting nearby friends. This rustic nine site horse camp offers great riding opportunities and trail access to the Three Sisters Wilderness Area.
Recreation
This campground offers many opportunities for horseback riding or hiking with the many trails nearby. The pine forest provides shade as well as the chance to go bird or nature watching.
Facilities
This campground offers many opportunities for horseback riding or hiking with the many trails nearby. The pine forest provides shade as well as the chance to go bird or nature watching.
Natural Features
Whispering Pine Horse Camp is nestled below a thick ponderosa pine forest mixed with birch in the wet areas. The pines provide nice shade and the chance to enjoy the quiet of nature.
Nearby Attractions
The close proximity to the town of Sisters offers many additional amenities and attractions, such as well as the nearby Camp Sherman RV Park as well as the Windigo Trail and Sisters Wilderness Trails.
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
$21 - $23 / night
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Umpqua National Forest Steamboat Falls Campground
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon2 Reviews11 Photos6 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
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Lake In The Woods
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon6 Reviews12 Photos40 SavesNestled in a mixed conifer Forest, Lake in the Woods is a 4 acre man-made lake that is 8 feet at its deepest point. The trail cabin located on the site was built in 1907. Facilities 8 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 2 double campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 1 tent campsite with picnic table and fire pit 1 picnic site with grill 4 flush toilets (1 vault toilet during the winter) No drinking water Garbage disposal
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- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
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Island
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon2 Reviews10 Photos16 SavesLocated right off of Highway 138 is the small 7-site Island Campground. Enjoy the shade on a summer day and the sounds of the North Umpqua River. There are also many nearby trails to enjoy hiking or mountain biking. Facilities 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet Grey water waste sump No garbage disposal - Please pack it out Island Campground - Typical Camp Site Island Campground - Typical Camp Site
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Recent Tent Reviews In Dorena Lake
604 Reviews of 44 Dorena Lake Campgrounds
Cascadia State Park Campground
Beautiful Park on the Santiam River
We stayed at what is now Cascadia County Park (per signage at the park) at the beginning of September. Monday and Tuesday night there were only a couple of other campers in the park. Needless to say it was very quiet.
Our first day we noticed a man without a shirt sitting, leaning against the bathroom exterior wall for a least an hour or so. Later that day we saw a couple who appeared to be homeless using the shower on the premises. Neither of these people caused any problems nor interacted with any camper as far as I could tell. Near the entrance at the picnic area there is a sign warning visitors to lock their cars.
This is a beautiful park, densely forested, bordered by the Santiam River. We stayed in one of the pull though sites, number 4. It was more private than most sites. We were happy to stay here to escape the smoke in Central Oregon were we live. We had reservations at Little Crater Campground, but choose not to stay there as the there were fires nearby and the area had an Evacuation Advisory - Level one and there is only one way out of the area.
KOA Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North
Great Basecamp
Great place to be. Close enough to a lot of hiking trails, waterfalls and crater lake itself. Structure is good and the staff is super welcoming.
Baker Bay Campgrounds & Marina - a Lane County Park
Nice camp spot near Dorena Lake
Great location and beautiful view. Great for families. Not the most quiet spot but the view makes up for it. Restrooms were under construction but they provided single vault toilets.
Paradise In Oregon
Outstanding old growth & river campground
Ice cold McKenzie River water to watch & listen, lull you to sleep, with old growth forest & trails to walk/bike.
It's a few miles from Tamolitch, Clear Lake, Blue River Reservoir and a lot of trails.
This campground is quiet, has no electricity or showers (fine by me) and is just pristine. The fires didn't touch it, the river is beautiful and it's well-maintained.
Verizon & AT&T had 2 bars LTE - enough to text, call & upload photos.
Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park
Great place
This is our second time staying at Armitage. We usually only stay one night as we are passing through Eugene, but it's a fantastic campground and we would love to stay longer sometime. Site 30 was especially lovely. It is a full hook-up site surrounded by shrubs and trees. There is ample space between sites and we could not even see the site on our right. The pads are paved and pretty level, plenty long and wide for our 32ft 5th wheel and truck. Hopefully next time, we can stay longer and actually explore the park.
Loon Lake Lodge and RV Resort
Great place to bring your family.
Bathrooms were close, also water between every two camp sites. Showers were pretty nice. The lake is absolutely amazing! Really was worth money. It also wasn’t to expensive at all.
BLM Kentucky Falls Road
Logging road
Nice pull off dispersed place to camp. Some sketchy people around but availability to get away from people up the road
Casey's Riverside RV resort
Wow!
Really awesome facility. Every site is big-rig friendly and almost perfectly level. Minimum work getting setup. The river is just feet away. Dog friendly. We especially liked the trains that occasionally tooted and roared down the opposite side on the river canyon.
Willamette National Forest Roaring River Group Campground
Closed!
Gated off due to a recent fire
Skookum Creek Campground
Spooky!
So, we followed a young family in a Jeep Cherokee pulling an audacious 12 foot camping trailer, circa 1972. Yes,it was52 years old. When we all arrived at the end of the 3 mile dirt road I was immediately attacked by mosquitoes. They were not after anyone else, so I was doing some good keeping the little monsters off of the others. We told the family that “skookum “ was the Indian name for Bigfoot, and that this was prime country for a sighting.
There was a marvelous little wooden bridge there. A hiking trail heading deep into the bush. Mostly set up for tent camping. A vault toilet. A big flat graveled parking area where perhaps a dozen RVs could set up.
Hult Pond
Nice (except solar/starlink)
Pretty busy spot - even early on a weekday. I found a pretty pulloff area, but quickly realized it's no good if you rely on cell service, solar and/or starlink due to the tree coverage. Ended up staying for one night. I would recommend if you're looking for somewhere to come and disconnect from the world. Just not over holidays or weekends.
GPS: 44.248357, -123.495729
Foster Lake RV Resort
Foster lake RV
It's really a beautiful area a nice place to stay people are awesome really pretty the got everything,
Steamboat Falls
Great Swimming
Enjoyed spending a hot day playing in the river and cooling off. Very quiet campground with pretty large sites. Our site overlooked the river.
River Bend County Park
Camping Visit 2024
Clean showers, private, lots of trees, clean site, hiking, swimmable water (3 seconds was freezing but easily adjusted), inner tubing, agate hunting in the river, 9 miles away from Safeway. If you have Verizon, you will likely have WiFi Connect. AT&T had poor connection. Super beautiful site.
Tyee Campground (umpqua River)
Love the campground
BLM land that has out house and water. Beautiful views from level camps parking. Need to book on line or be on the land line paying an extra $9 for booking fee.
Trapper Creek Campground
Sheltered and beautiful lakeside
Wonderfully quiet campground on Lake Odele. Great pathway with a short walk along the lake to the resort store and restaurant next door.
Sutherlin / Umpqua Valley KOA
Nice place
This campsite is the same as "Hi-Way Haven RV Park". Privicy fence/board between the sites.
Hi-Way Haven RV Park
Clean en quiet campground
Staff was friendly and helpfull. Easy to position the RV on the site. Full hook-up. Condition for your sewer connection is that it has to be on a support. (Available in the shop) Although the campground is not far from the I-5, the traffic noise is hardly heard.
Irish & Taylor Lakes
Outstanding beauty and full of mosquitoes
The road getting here either direction is for high clearance vehicles only, but once there it is worth the bouncy ride getting there. Beautiful!
Black Canyon Campground - Willamette NF
Amazing
This is a HUGE campground. Every site is gorgeous, lots of forest in between so you have privacy. All of the best spots along the river with a view are first come first serve.
White Creek
White Creek Campground is great for family trips.
White Creek has 4 Sites and the privacy isn't great but if you show up early on Thursday and pay 40 dollars a night you can usually get the whole place to yourself. White Creek has two beaches, one under a beach. It has a trail that takes you to a cave. Site 1 is real big with a couple tent spots, and a good hammock spot. Site 2 has a couple Tent spots. Site 3 has a couple tent spots. Site 4 has 1 tent spot.
Umpqua National Forest Steamboat Falls Campground
Steamboat Falls campground is relaxing place to enjoy summer.
Steamboat Falls Campground has 9 sites. it sits 1 mile off of Steamboat road 1 hour outside of Roseburg Oregon. Site 1 and 2 are on top of each other and should be rented together, which makes it $20 a night but its worth for privacy(To help, 1 has a good view of a water fall). Site 3 is small and on the road. Site 4 is huge and definitely the one you want. It's got room for at least 3 tents and has an amazing view. Site 5 and 6 are good size sites but they don't have much privacy between them, thats another set I usually rent together. Site 7, 8, and 9 have 1 tent pad. There is a day use area with an amazing view, and 2 different trails that takes you to the water.(great swimming and rocks to jump off of) I will add a video tour of the park. One negative to this place is Poison Oak, but there are a few signs on the fences showing you what it looks like.
Blue Pool — Willamette National Forest
Different
It's not the same as Blue pool
Eugene Kamping World RV Park
Pictures are deceiving
We arrived and were shocked by the facility. Our site was in the center of this small park and we were surrounded by full time residents. No privacy and we felt like fish in a fish bowl. We left almost immediately and were fortunate to find an opening at Armitage. I would rather stay in a Walmart lot then this place.
Hult Pond
Beautiful but no cell service for miles
We have a 38 foot rv. We got stuck in a ditch. Rv almost tipped over trying to u turn… if you go down the main lower path you will find a area big enough to u turn! Dont do it until then! Other wise a wonderful time. So many many many bugs though at the area we stayed ar
Baker Bay Campgrounds & Marina - a Lane County Park
On the Lake
Dry Camping
Upside - Right on the lake and lots of spots with shade which would be good for summer heat.
Downside - no alcohol permitted (loosely enforced it seems). And the restrooms and dump station are being rebuilt as of May 2024 and it will likely take a year or more. There are porta-potties. You are allowed to dump at the facility up the road for no cost.
Deerwood RV Park
Nice Stop-Over
Very nice grounds. One star off for highway noise. Looks like many longer term campers here - flower pots, table cloths, decorations, mostly 5th wheelers. Sites near the entrance get the morning sun, sites along the highway are loudest as you might expect. Facilities are excellent. Didn’t try WiFi here, ATT 5G works. Although noisy, the campers aren’t, it’s very quiet here. We would return.
Guide to Dorena Lake
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.
What to do:
- Fishing: Dorena Lake is great for fishing. Campers at Baker Bay Campgrounds & Marina say, "The view was wonderful. We got a lakeside camp site which made it a simple walk down to the lake where we could swim and fish."
- Hiking: Explore nearby trails for hiking. One visitor at Umpqua's Last Resort & Oregon Mountain Guides mentioned, "We arrived later than planned... but the staff recommended a nearby waterfall hike that we could do in inclement weather."
- Swimming: Enjoy the refreshing waters of the lake. A camper at Baker Bay Campgrounds & Marina noted, "Great location and beautiful view. Great for families."
What campers like:
- Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Casey's Riverside RV Resort said, "The river is just feet away. Dog friendly."
- Clean facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Richardson Park & Campground shared, "Showers and bathroom were very clean and water was hot."
- Friendly staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A reviewer at Hi-Way Haven RV Park said, "Staff was extremely friendly, professional and attentive."
What you should know:
- Reservation fees: Some campgrounds charge reservation fees. A camper at Armitage Park & Campground expressed frustration, saying, "We balked at the $10 online reservation fee."
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Black Canyon Campground noted, "No showers, but the pit toilets were the cleanest ones I have ever been in."
- Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Deerwood RV Park mentioned, "One star off for highway noise."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. A reviewer at Whistlers Bend County Park said, "This is a great find! The day use area is nice."
- Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of things to do. A camper at Umpqua's Last Resort & Oregon Mountain Guides mentioned, "Lots to do in the area."
- Pack snacks and drinks: Keep everyone happy with snacks. A visitor at Casey's Riverside RV Resort noted, "The amenities were top notch."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Whistlers Bend County Park said, "The lower loop has no hookups and it is definitely made for smaller rigs."
- Look for full hookups: If you need them, check for availability. A reviewer at Armitage Park & Campground mentioned, "Site 30 was especially lovely. It is a full hook-up site surrounded by shrubs and trees."
- Be aware of noise: Some sites can be noisy. A visitor at Deerwood RV Park said, "The sites along the highway are loudest as you might expect."
Camping near Dorena Lake, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Dorena Lake is Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area with a 3.8-star rating from 6 reviews.
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