Best Campgrounds near Falls City, OR

Camping options near Falls City, Oregon include both developed facilities and primitive sites scattered throughout the Willamette Valley and coastal region. The area features a mix of state parks and county-managed campgrounds offering diverse accommodations. Beverly Beach State Park and South Beach State Park Campground, located about 50 miles west of Falls City near Newport, provide ocean access with multiple accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and yurts. Closer to Falls City, the Polk County Fairgrounds offers more affordable RV camping with basic amenities. Several campgrounds in the region support both tent and vehicle camping, with some properties featuring cabin and glamping options.

Most campgrounds in the area remain open year-round, though seasonal considerations affect amenities and site availability. The Polk County Fairgrounds provides economical camping with 30-amp electrical hookups and water connections, though sites lack sewer hookups. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates increase. Winter camping remains available at most locations, with varying levels of service depending on weather conditions. Premier RV Resort in Salem and several state parks offer full hookups with sewer connections, making them suitable for extended stays. As one visitor noted about Polk County Fairgrounds, "Two weeks maximum stay. It is basically a parking lot at a fairgrounds with RV hookups. No shower or other facilities."

Campground experiences vary significantly across the region, with state parks generally receiving higher ratings than private RV parks. Silver Falls State Park Campground, located approximately 35 miles east of Falls City, maintains exceptionally high ratings (4.7/5) for its scenic trails and natural features. Campers seeking affordability frequently mention Polk County Fairgrounds as a practical option. According to a recent review, "Stayed 3 nights. Worked out great for our purpose of just visiting family in Dallas. $25 per night a good nightly rate." The coastal campgrounds typically receive praise for their beach access and more extensive amenities, though they tend to command higher nightly rates. Road noise affects some campgrounds situated near highways, while others offer more secluded experiences. Bathroom facilities and general maintenance standards vary significantly between properties, with state parks generally maintaining higher cleanliness standards.

Best Camping Sites Near Falls City, Oregon (188)

    1. Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    Otter Rock, OR
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 265-9278

    $25 - $81 / night

    "Like most Oregon coast campgrounds, the summer months are very busy."

    "4 1/2 stars for this sprawling, accessible campground, easy to find and close to so many things Shangra-La-ish about Newport and the Oregon Coast."

    2. Polk County Fairgrounds

    6 Reviews
    Rickreall, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 623-3048

    "So much better than those CGs next to highways and RRs"

    "Dump station nearby. We were visiting relatives in this area, so really only need a safe place to park the rig. This worked out fine."

    3. South Beach State Park Campground

    91 Reviews
    South Beach, OR
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 867-4715

    $25 - $83 / night

    "Your perfect home-away-from-home to explore all that the central Oregon coast has to offer. Miles of beaches are within walking distance or a short drive."

    "Walking distance to the beach. Ranger led activities in the summer."

    4. Premier RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Salem, OR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 364-7714

    "Also, our slides extended well past the concrete pad on both sides, leaving very little room to get around our RV."

    "But not near as tight as most KOA’s! I came in late, desperate for a slot as my truck was having serious problems. They leave a notice up front for vacant sites. This was huge for me."

    5. Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lincoln City, OR
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 994-2002

    $15 - $70 / night

    "Not sure what these reviews are about, since I live a 15-minute walk from The Devil's Lake Campground."

    "Devils Lake campground is an easy drive from Oregon wine country (Newberg/McMinnville). It tends to fill up quickly, so best to book weeks/months in advance."

    6. Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

    76 Reviews
    Donald, OR
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 678-1251

    $22 - $152 / night

    "As I rode up to the site, I noticed right away that it was not tucked far away from the amenities such as restrooms, and showers. It was part of one of the campground loops."

    "Champoeg State Heritage Area is a beautiful and peaceful campground located near Newberg, Oregon."

    7. Cape Lookout State Park Campground

    108 Reviews
    Netarts, OR
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 842-4981

    $25 - $113 / night

    "I would pick a site that isn’t next to the bathroom trail or you’ll have someone walking through your site every 5 minutes. Each site is Steps away from beach access."

    "This campground is nestled in shrubs next to the ocean. "

    8. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 873-8681

    $22 - $64 / night

    "If you want to camp in Oregon this is the place to go. There are several waterfalls and hiking trails. You can see wildlife and you can't beat the beauty. You can tent camp and they also have yurts."

    "Probably the easiest accessibility to the most awesome waterfalls per few square miles in Oregon. Ample Parking and many different falls and trails to choose from"

    9. Albany-Corvallis KOA

    15 Reviews
    Albany, OR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 967-8521

    "Though we were close to the entrance of the KOA, we heard pretty much every vehicle that came in and out of the park."

    "Very standard KOA right off the highway."

    10. Moonshine Park

    7 Reviews
    Logsden, OR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 574-1215

    $25 - $125 / night

    "We loved this campsite because it has a great swimming hole for the kids to swim in, and grassy areas for the kids to throw a football and run around on."

    "Kids love riding there toys around the paved loop. Going down to the water hole to swim and look for crawdads. Horseshoe pits are uses alot. Love that there is also showers."

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Recent Reviews near Falls City, OR

1309 Reviews of 188 Falls City Campgrounds


  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest

    Great Find

    We have been traveling/disburse camping through Montana, Washington, and now Oregon and this has been our 2nd favorite spot.

    The drive in wasn’t as bad as we were anticipating. The road was paved and a two lane; narrow lanes but my Ram 3500 and teardrop handled it fine. We did follow previous reviews and once spotted the logging road turned in despite previous review suggesting walking down first. It worked for us because the spot was empty but would second that recommendation; had the spot been taken turn around would not have happened. The logging road is gravel, narrow, and a little steep but not bad at all. The spot is worth what it takes to get to it.

    The space, seclusion, sky made it our second favorite site; the first had a creek and wild life. Not recommended for strictly RWD vehicles, if you are towing 45 feet in length, or wet/snowy conditions.

    This spot is saved for next time we are in the area.

  • Jenna C.
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

    Peaceful Escape at Champoeg State Park

    Champoeg State Park is such a peaceful and well-kept spot, perfect for both weekend campers and road-trippers. The mix of open fields, riverside views, and walking trails makes it ideal for a relaxing outdoor getaway. What I really like is how easy it is to plan your stay, even using a simple camping trip calculator or planning tool helps figure out travel time, supplies, and costs before heading out. Definitely one of Oregon’s hidden gems for nature lovers.

  • Connie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Hult Pond

    Decent for an Overnight Stay

    We found a great spot here for an overnight stay. Such a nice view to wake up to! There is no water available here. There are bathrooms available, but we didn’t need to utilize them. No fires allowed. There are no trash cans or dumpsters… this is a pack in, pack out area, so be prepared to take your trash with you! There was quite a bit of trash around and even some needles (be careful) down in a spot we chose not to use… and I did walk around our area and pick up a bunch of trash left by others. We did hear some vehicles driving by throughout the night, and around 4:30 AM someone was walking out around our truck and camper shining a light, causing our dog to bark, which I’m assuming scared them off, because when we got up and went out, we didn’t see anyone.. not sure what that was all about, but I’m glad I wasn’t alone!

  • Barbara H.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Cedar Grove Recreation Site

    Great bday 2025

    Friends took me here for few nights for my bday. Clean camp ground,quiet,not very big here n ur vehicle not prkd at ur site but really enjoyed staying here. Water wz to low to fish nearby but had fun looking for rocks. Will go again next yr.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Port of Tillamook Bay RV Park

    City Park great for an overnight

    This is a great city run RV park that is next to a small municipal airport and a World War II era blimp museum. Some sites have shade, but mostly open field. I camped here 8/22/25. There were about 20 other campers but there was plenty of space for more. $20 a night.

  • Jami C.
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Knox Butte RV Park

    Great stop

    I absolutely loved this place, the staff are beyond exceptional... Well Wanda and her son wes.... There was a crusty woman working the office one day. The showers are amazing and the bathrooms are super clean! The laundry rooms are great! Very clean and all in great working order! They even have it piped in at every site u can have a garden hose hooked up to wash off your car or RV! I can't say enough good things about this place!

  • Jami C.
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Emerald Valley RV Park

    Great stop

    Good stop, showers and bathrooms are clean, A LOT of people live here.... Manager is new and does not really know what's going on, I was told there is a lot of police activity there... Saw a few homeless people and cars with tow tags on em. Otherwise it's clean and safe

  • Jami C.
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Albany-Corvallis KOA

    Awesome

    This place is awesome! They have everything!! The only thing we don't like is the showers, they are dirty and there is absolutely no water pressure at all!! But we will just shower in the 5th wheel! Other then that this place is great!

  • Vinny A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Silver Falls State Park Campground

    Silver Falls Campground

    Very nice campground. Spots have a paved driveway and all seem to be relatively level. Private free hot showers! Right next to the ten falls trail loop.


Guide to Falls City

Camping spots near Falls City, Oregon cluster around the Willamette Valley and nearby coastal region, with options typically within 30-50 miles of town. The area experiences mild but rainy winters, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through September. Elevation in the region ranges from near sea level at coastal campgrounds to approximately 1,500 feet at inland sites, affecting both temperature and precipitation levels.

What to do

Beach combing and fossil hunting: At Beverly Beach State Park Campground, the beach offers unique fossil-finding opportunities. "Nearly every rock and cliff face is littered with marine fossils of varying types and sizes and you can often find individual fossilized shells that can be collected," notes Erik C. The beach is also "popular for agate hunting along the gravel bars, particularly after big storms that uncover new stones."

Swimming and tubing: The Siletz River at Moonshine Park provides a natural water recreation area just 20 miles west of Falls City. "The main attraction is the quarry like swim hole. Good beach, great jumping cliff, Rapids suitable for kids to shoot," according to MeLinda W. Another camper mentioned their kids "love going down to the water hole to swim and look for crawdads."

Historical exploration: Champoeg State Heritage Area offers educational opportunities with period reenactments and preserved structures. As Ashley B. describes, "Along the way got to see the Champoeg Heritage site with period piece actors, wide open spaces, and the Willamette River." The park preserves the site of Oregon's first provisional government and features interpretive displays about early settlement.

What campers like

Off-season tranquility: Coastal campgrounds like Cape Lookout State Park offer different experiences depending on timing. One camper noted, "We usually don't visit during the summer and even when a portion of the site is closed (sand accumulates on 'A' loop) we haven't felt like it was over packed." Winter camping provides quieter experiences with fewer crowds at many coastal locations.

Paved pathways for kids: Many campgrounds feature dedicated areas for children to ride bikes safely. At Moonshine Park, Amanda T. appreciates that "kids love riding there toys around the paved loop." The campground design includes a paved loop specifically for this purpose, making it ideal for families with young children learning to ride.

Private showers: Silver Falls State Park Campground provides high-quality bathroom facilities. Richard H. noted the "Bathrooms and showers are super nice and clean," while Champoeg offers "free, very private showers! Soap in the bathrooms!" according to Kayla S. Most state parks in the region feature shower facilities that remain open year-round.

What you should know

Seasonal flooding concerns: Some campgrounds experience significant water issues during rainy seasons. At Devil's Lake State Recreation Area, Blake F. warns, "If you plan on booking a trip in the late Fall/winter, be sure to call ahead of your trip. I've been here in the fall when more than half the campsites were flooded or filled with standing water."

Mosquito preparation: Bring insect repellent, especially for coastal campgrounds in summer months. At South Beach State Park, Brian C. cautions that "Mosquitos were bad this year so bring bug spray." Multiple reviews across several campgrounds mention this issue, making it essential for summer camping preparation.

Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds more than others. Annie C. notes about Devil's Lake that "it is kinda loud as you are really close to the highway and on the edge of a busy town, but if you can get a tent site in the tent only area (towards the back with lots of trees) or a hookup site along the back, it's not too bad."

Tips for camping with families

Educational programs: Silver Falls State Park offers structured activities for children. Kristen W. mentions "Nice educational programs for kids" among the park's features. These ranger-led programs typically run during summer months and cover topics from local wildlife to forest ecology.

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. Champoeg State Heritage Area has "a huge playground for the kids" according to Ashley B., while Scott W. notes that their "kids had a blast" with the various recreational options available.

Beach proximity: Some campgrounds offer direct beach access without driving. As Casey P. explains about Beverly Beach, "It was nice flat ground and easy access to the beach through the campground." Debbie I. similarly notes the value of "Easy access to the nature trails and to the beach" at their campground.

Tips from RVers

Site dimensions: RV owners should verify space measurements before booking. At Premier RV Resort, Ray & Terri F. caution that "the sites are fairly short and narrow. As others have mentioned, tow vehicles usually extend into or are parked partially on the roads through the CG, but the roads are fairly wide throughout the CG."

Hookup positioning: Sewer connections at some campgrounds require extra hose length. Robert D. notes at Sea and Sand RV Park that some sites had sewer connections "that required a screw on sewer connection that in some sites were 25 plus feet from the rear of the site."

Economic options: For budget-conscious RVers, fairground camping provides basic amenities at lower costs. About Polk County Fairgrounds, K L. explains it's "basically a parking lot at a fairgrounds with RV hook ups" but offers an affordable base for exploring the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Falls City, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, Falls City, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 188 campgrounds and RV parks near Falls City, OR and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Falls City, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Falls City, OR is Beverly Beach State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 109 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Falls City, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Falls City, OR.