Best Tent Camping near Dorena, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Dorena, OR (48)
1. Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area
Lowell, Oregon7 Reviews•35 SavesThis recreation area is part of Fall Creek Lake
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Firewood Available
2. Clark Creek Organization Campground
Lowell, Oregon3 Reviews•1 Photo•6 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.
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.
- Pets
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
$212 - $242 / night
3. Steamboat Falls
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon3 Reviews•16 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
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
4. Big Pool Campground
Fall Creek Lake, Oregon1 Review•20 SavesBig Pool is a small, shady, five site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek. Expect heavy use during summer weekends.
- Pets
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
- Trash
5. Umpqua National Forest Steamboat Falls Campground
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon2 Reviews•11 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
6. Lake In The Woods
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon6 Reviews•12 Photos•41 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
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
7. Island
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon2 Reviews•10 Photos•16 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
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
8. Hult Pond
Blachly, Oregon14 Reviews•47 Photos•335 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
9. Whispering Pine Horse Camp
Eugene, Oregon2 Reviews•6 Photos•18 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.
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
$25 - $27 / night
10. Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
Clearwater, Oregon7 Reviews•10 Photos•61 SavesThe trailhead and surrounding area is a Day-Use only site, open from sunrise to sunset. Toketee Lake Campground is the closest overnight campground. Provides access to: Umpqua Hot Springs Trail #1444 North Umpqua Trail Amenities No drinking water Vault toilet Limited garbage disposal - Please pack it out
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Toilets
Recent Tent Reviews in Dorena
617 Reviews of 48 Dorena Campgrounds
Jessie S.
ScoutCascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area
Good camping
The camp sites were decent size and they have life jackets for little ones
michael D.
Guide
Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park
Nice regional park with good sized sites
We rolled into this park in a torrential rainstorm just at dark. Thankfully, site 10 was perfectly level, and hookups all worked great. Clean bathrooms and gorgeous setting, even in the the rain
Carol L.
Traveler
Whispering Pine Horse Camp
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George L.TravelerArmitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park
Clean and good facilities, but no WiFi
I stayed at Armitage for an overnight visit in the area and thought the location was quite nice: wooded with adequate facilities and plenty of space between sites. The RV park staff disappear a little before 5 pm and who knows when they come in the mornings. No wifi reception (at least where I was). Not bad overall.
- MMayre J.Guide
Graham Corral Horse Camp
Wrong location
Not near Eugene
Nick J.Traveler
Tyee Campground (umpqua River)
Safe and Quiet
I spent one night here on a trip to southern Oregon and it was a very quiet and safe place to stay. The pit toilets were clean, the water spigots were easily accessible, and the site had an excellent pad for my tent. Will definitely plan to stay here again!
Stephanie D.Traveler
Moonshadow Meadows
Amazing Private Retreat
This campground is such a hidden gem. Just outside of Oakridge it feels like you are back country but you are 15 minutes from anything you would need if you forgot it. The elk walking through blew my mind and the views even more so.
- llee's freelance M.Guide
Boulder Flat Campground
Between river and highway
All sites by river. Small but spacious. Deep forest feel. Minimal highway noise. Got a site mid afternoon on a Saturday in mid September. Sites were pretty level.
- Patricia N.
Ranger
COE Dorena Reservoir Schwarz Campground
Tree covered
Close to Cottage Grove, COE spot accepted the Passport for half priced camping.
The campground roads can be tight if you have a big rig so be careful. Because there is no power in the sites people were running generators for hours, even the tent campers.
Large groups were utilizing the group areas when we stayed, lots of children having fun.
It would not be a destination place but okay for an overnight stay.
Alchol ban in the park but based on the trash bins it was not enforced.
Douglas H.Traveler
River Bend County Park
Quiet Mid-September
Beautiful early fall days at River Bend.
Midweek, Sunday - Thursday the campground was maybe 25% filled. It was quiet! Leaves were beginning to turn colors, needles from pine tree were falling like rain.
The Santiam river is low at this time and was great for wading into, swimming if like cold river.
Kayaking the river - I dropped in at Cascadia - beautiful float back to River Bend - had to traverse quite a bit due to low water levels / avoiding the small waterfalls (5-10ft drops).
- DDavid B.Guide
Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park
Very nice setting with roomy campsites
I’ve been here before. This park has about 37 sites with folks not on top of one another. Clean toilets and baths. $40 per night. Need to make reservations. Fills up fast. Cell service for Verizon, At&T and T-mobile are marginal. Phone calls are fine, internet varies from good speed to barely working.
- LLizScout
Clearwater Falls Campground
Pretty quiet, nice primative stop
Vault toilets had no toilet paper, but otherwise a really beautiful small spot. Would stay there again
Catherine L.Guide
Millsite Forest Dispersed Camping
Easy off the main road stop
Quiet camping area off 138. You come up to what looks like a county shop, but keep going to the left, and you're here. A handful of sites. We were easily able to park out jeep a ways in.
Athos B.Scout
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.
Mae Z.Guide
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.
Gary D.Traveler
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.
- Christina F.Guide
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.
Juliana R.ScoutMillsite Forest Dispersed Camping
Open, empty, very quiet
This was a lovely place to camp for the night. There were probably 10-15 campsites, and I was the only one there when I showed up. Campsites have picnic tables and fire pits and there is a pit toilet. Many trees which provide shade. Some mosquitos but not too bad. Very easy to find with the directions and it was also on GAIA GPS.
- AAshly P.Scout
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.
Kaitlin B.Traveler
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
- SSteven H.Traveler
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.
- SSteven H.Traveler
Willamette National Forest Roaring River Group Campground
Closed!
Gated off due to a recent fire
- SSteven H.Traveler
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. 
Kelda C.Guide
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
- Kat R.Scout
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,
Ann W.GuideSteamboat 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.
Valerie H.TravelerRiver 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.
Guide to Dorena
Tent camping near Dorena, Oregon offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to pitch your tent.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- At Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area, families can enjoy swimming and exploring the nearby forest roads, making it a great spot for adventure.
- The Clark Creek Organization Campground features a large field perfect for group activities like frisbee and drum circles, along with a swimming hole just across the street.
- Big Pool Campground is known for its serene location right on the water, ideal for fishing and relaxing by the shore.
Some prices for tent camping range from $19 to $21
- Camping at Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area costs around $21 per night, making it an affordable option for families.
- The fee for a night at Clark Creek Organization Campground is not specified, but it is known to be a great value for group camping.
- At Big Pool Campground, you can enjoy a well-priced camping experience with access to beautiful water views.
Enjoy essential amenities at these campgrounds
- Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area provides drinking water and vault toilets, ensuring basic needs are met during your stay.
- The Clark Creek Organization Campground offers clean toilets and a reservable space, making it convenient for larger groups.
- At Big Pool Campground, you'll find amenities like firewood and trash disposal, enhancing your camping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Dorena, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Dorena, OR is Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area with a 3.9-star rating from 7 reviews.
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