Top Tent Camping near Fort Rock, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Fort Rock, OR (40)
1. Green Mountain Campground
4 Reviews•7 Photos•59 SavesFeaturing panoramic views of the lava flows, cinder cones, and the desert landscape of the Fort Rock and Christmas Valley area of central Oregon, the Green Mountain Campground offers a remote camping experience perfect for photography, solitude and stargazing. Whether using it as a basecamp for exploring nearby attractions like Crack-in-the-Ground and the Four Craters Lava Field, or simply seeking an out-of-the-way site with stunning sunrises and sunsets, visitors willing to brave its rough access road will not be disappointed.
Know Before You Go:
Open Season Green Mountain Campground is open YEAR ROUND. Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Recommended. Access is via rugged dirt roads that may be impassable at times. 6 primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire grates; first come, first serve. Vault Restroom. No Drinking Water available. Pack Out Your Trash. The Nearest Services are in the nearby towns of Christmas Valley Oregon. BLM___s Crack-in-the-Ground Trailhead located nearby.
Point of Interest:
There is an active fire lookout atop nearby Green Mountain that is staffed from June through October.
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2. Paulina Lake Lodge Cabins
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3. Crack-In-The-Ground
1 Review•7 Photos•18 SavesCrack-in-the-Ground is an ancient volcanic fissure over 2 miles long and up to 70 feet deep. Normally, fissures like this one are filled with soil and rock by the processes of erosion and sedimentation. However, because it is located in such an arid region, very little filling has occurred and Crack-in-the-Ground exists today nearly as it did shortly after its formation thousands of years ago. An established 2 mile trail along the fissure’s bottom offers a unique hike, where the temperature can be as much as twenty degrees cooler than at the surface. Know Before You Go: Open Season Crack-in-the-Ground is open YEAR ROUND. Trail Difficulty is moderate, with a 70’ elevation gain and sand and rock surface. Universal Access Restroom available. No Drinking Water available. Trail Open to foot travel only. Motor Vehicles, Mountain Bikes, and Equestrians are PROHIBITED. Access is via rugged dirt roads that may be impassable at times. Four-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. Facilities at the Green Mountain facilities include 6 designated campsites, a vault toilet, picnic tables, and fire grates. This is a primitive campground so please pack out all of your trash. The fire lookout atop Green Mountain is manned from June through October. The nearest services are in Christmas Valley, Oregon. Point of Interest: A trail along the fissure's bottom allows for visitors to hike the crack’s length - and cool off, due to a temperature up to twenty degrees lower than the surface. ADA Access: Restroom
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4. Dispersed Rock Quary
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5. Upper Buck Creek
1 Review•5 SavesUpper Buck Creek is your destination for rustic seclusion in a high mountain setting. Located 35 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon, ponderosa, lodgepole pine trees, aspen, and willows co-exist with open meadows and marsh land. This quiet forest camp is a great place to relax, fish, walk along the creek, and enjoy nature. Upper Buck Creek features five campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings, and two vault toilets. Remember to park your vehicle at least 200 feet from the creek. There are no garbage receptacles, so remember to “pack it in, pack it out.” There no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
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6. Six Mile Sno-Park
1 Review•14 SavesThis sno-park offers access to both motorized and non-motorized winter recreation activities. It can also be used as a base for summer hiking/biking ventures. View a winter snowmobile trail map here .
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7. Badlands Rock Camping
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8. Boundary Springs Campground
1 Review•1 Photo•3 SavesA quiet campground dominated by beautiful lodgepole and ponderosa pine trees and predominantly used by the ATV and hunting communities. This site is located on the southeast edge of the district, bordered by state land.
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9. Cabin Lake Campground
Be the first to review!•5 SavesTwo 8' x 12' covered shelters, approximately 300' apart on a north-south line, permit silent human observers to spy upon thirsty animals. Each blind has a small concrete basin that puddles water piped nearby water collection aprons and storage tanks. Veiled wall openings allow viewing and photography from a distance of 15-20 feet. A barbed-wire fence surrounds the lower site and a pole fence surrounds the upper site. Be sure to browse the registry for its decades-long, international record of human and wildlife visitors. There is a picnic area nearby. Caution: Such close proximity between observer and wildlife demands absolute silence, so keep your dog or cat away. Bring a filled water container to replenish the drink-basin in case the supply system is disabled. You can leave your fishing rod and boat at home because the "lake" dried centuries ago.
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10. Trapper Spring Forest Camp
Be the first to review!Trapper Spring Forest Camp offers rustic campsites.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Fort Rock
393 Reviews of 40 Fort Rock Campgrounds
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Justin L.
Guide
Dispersed Rock Quary
Rock quarry = shooting range
This is an active shooting range, so if you're looking for peace and quiet or a spot that is not littered with pulls of trash, you've come to the wing place.
On the upside, when there is not shooting, the quarry is an ok view (if you can get past the litter), and there is endless space and open skies for solar or starlink. It's also easy to reach and rig friendly, but not far from main highway for access.
- MMayre J.Guide
China Hat Staging Area Rd 18
Camp at OHV Trailhead
Nice open spot with some shade. Quiet and close to town. May get busy during day with riders. A good parking spot.
- MMayre J.Guide
China Hat Rd Dispersed Campsite
A spot.
Long term campers and trash. Some interesting folks for sure. Prob harmless but camp at own risk.
- JJustin L.Guide
Deschutes National Forest Lava Flow (North) Campground
Very distinctive!
Well groomed, park like sites, with a backdrop of this epic lava flow, and Davis lake water.
Toilets nearby, away from main highway.
If you get the right spot at edge of campground, there is ample sky exposure for solar and starlink
- JJustin L.Guide
Dispersed wikiup camping
Dusty and featureless, but flat
Only about 70 yards from main road. Super fine dust, everything will be dirty.
Tall trees so no good vantage point for starlink or solar.
No water features right at site.
- NNeil B.
Traveler
Reynolds Pond Recreation Site
Quiet stop over
Friday night rest stop boondocking. All to ourselves. One jeep came out after we set up and 2 trucks went past us in at 20:30. Lovely sunset nice place to let dog run.
- llee's freelance M.Guide
Big River Campground
Big River FS
This is across river from Big River Group campground. Only about 10 sites. Most of the Sites are small. Pit toilets. Fire pit. Picnic table. Close to road. Somewhat on the dirty side. Some sites back to Deschutes River.
- Patricia N.
Ranger
LaPine State Park
Typical State Campground
Stayed in one of the cabins, it was clean and made a nice getaway for a couple days.
Bathrooms are a long walk in the middle of the night so I should have chosen a cabin with a bathroom, my mistake.
Campground sites are tightly packed and lack privacy. If you like to take nice long walks there are hiking paths as well as the paved roads in the campground.
- MMayre J.Guide
Badlands Rock Camping
Cool sandy area with many spots
A good open area with lots of nice smelling juniper. Theres parking at the few trailheads or off the road. The best spot, with some nice features such as lava rocks, is the 3rd right from the main road. Some folks may be particular about their "spot". No toilet, trash nor water but good trails. About 20 mins into town. Didnt see any snakes but was checking just in case. Prob best for RV or car camping. High desert gets to 40s at night this time of year.
- JJason
Legend
NFD-4604 Dispersed Camping
NFD-4604 camping
Found this small spot after searching entire area for a last minute campsite. Multiple fires around south of City Of Bend so not many choices tonight. Very quiet spot, only one camper close by but can't see them from thus site. There is a fire ring built by rock but no open fires allowed. Great last minute spot.
- KKevin H.
Scout
Cascade Meadows RV Resort
Discriminatory
They don't allow vans but they will allow teardrops.
Hypocritical
Van campers are good campers too.
- EEduard Y.Scout
Pine Mountain Campground
Quiet place to stay
Was by myself on motorcycle. Clear directions, plenty of tables, leveled spaces for tent. Gets cold at night.
Road here was a graded packed dirt, so a but bumpy but 2WD would make it no problem. Enjoyed my stay
- SSara A.Guide
Little Crater Campground
Lakeside camping
Great, sandy site right on the water, with trees to your back, adding a layer of privacy. Fire ban was in effect but watching the lake during the sunset was a beautiful way to spend our time. Pit toilet was in walking distance and well maintained.
John F.Traveler
Walt Haring Sno-Park & Campground
Great spot for a quick overnight in the summer
nearly had the entire place to myself minus a couple travel trailers, but there’s enough room to spread out to where no one even notices each other. Plenty of trail to hike in the summer and great place for dogs to walk. Very quiet and hard to realize you’re so close to the main highway. Dump station is present on site. Definitely will stay here again.
- SSteven H.Traveler
Big Pines RV Park
Our favorite within a 50 mile radius!
We constantly sleuth campgrounds and map sites that will fit our 30 footer. We scoped out over two dozen CGs. We love the spacing of the sites. All are full hookups. We loved their showers and restroom facilities. Amazing water pressure! Nice shade, too.
- CChelsieTraveler
Badlands Rock Camping
NO ACCESS as of July 2024 -Completely blocked off to motor vehicles
Tried to drive in but all entrances were blocked by large rocks and signs that say no motor vehicle access.
Same with the other entrance a couple miles down the road.
- EEric M.Scout
Sand Springs Campground
Nice Place
Good campground in a remote part of Central Oregon. Despite being right next to OHV trails, we were the only ones there. Just me, the boys, and the flies.
Kelda C.GuideBadlands Rock Camping
Good Option Near Bend
Basically a gravel/dirt lot about 20 minutes outside of Bend. There's a chance I needed to drive further down the road to find better options. Stayed for two nights - no complaints. Near the road but quiet enough. A solid option for a short stay.
Ann W.GuideThompson Reservoir Campground
Hidden Gem
Camped three nights along with hiking the trails near by. Campground was very quiet with many open spots. Our site was very large and had a beautiful view of the reservoir. We had two eagles that were hanging out in a tree right next to us. It was a real treat to watch the eagles for a few days. I brought my paddle board and enjoyed the peaceful reservoir. The wind does pick up every afternoon so secure your tent. Fishing was amazing and we caught and released many fish back into lake. Bring your own water. There is a pump but it is out of order. We definitely will be coming back. All the near by hiking trails were amazing. Four days on the trails and we didn’t see a sole.
Tjitte F.Guide
Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver
Between the trees
Large campsite with a lot of sites in a wooded area. For me the campground was a kind of a maze, lots of different areas and lots of curves and no clear directions. It was quiet though. Hook-ups for electricity and water. Dumpstations separate, somewhere on the campsite.
- RRaina D.Traveler
FR 9710 Dispersed Roadside Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping
Plenty of spots on this road. Saw a few other campers (a 25ft trailer and a 35ft class A) but it was very quiet and dispersed. My 24ft class C did fine and dirt roads were in good condition.
- LLelandGuide
Silver Creek Marsh
Quiet, clean Forest Service campground near Thompson Reservoir
No frill Forest Service campground in the Fremont-Winemaker National Forest. On a warm June night, it’s a pleasure to have a campground like this entirely to one’s self.
- Traci B.Guide
Walt Haring Sno-Park & Campground
Quick 1 night atay
Was perfect for a pull off for 1 night stay. Very quiet and clean.
Gabriela N.Scout
Deschutes National Forest Spring Campground
Open and Friendly Campground
We stayed at site 32 but honestly all the sites were great. Lots of space at each site with plenty of room between sites so you don't feel like you are on top of each other.
Bathrooms were clean and camp host was friendly. The Lake was beautiful and we walked around it enjoying the view.
There is no cell phone reception at the campground but there is a small town 20 minutes away that has service and a little general store that you can buy firewood and other supplies.
Great site, a lot less people than the sites around it. Perfect for families or those looks to have a more private experience.
Rick A.TravelerHole In The Ground
Bring everything you need
I camped on the rim of the hole with my daughter. While we had a good time, and there weren't very many other people around, we arrived after June 1 during a dry year, meaning no campfire. The temperature during the day was around 85, and pretty comfortable, but at night it dropped down to around 40. We were pretty cold since we had counted on a campfire. As for the Hole in the Ground, it is pretty cool, and you can walk the trails down into it and back up. Typical high desert semi forested terrain, decent roads, but bring a map, it's a hole, and therefore not visible until you're right up on it. Our map showed the power poles that run nearby, as well as the railroad tracks. We used those to orient ourselves so as to not get lost. There are no services here, so if you need something, you'd better bring it. We liked it, and will return.
S H.GuideFR 9710 Dispersed Roadside Camping
Lil dirt road adjacent to highway for a night's sleep
Not too hard to find, just turn where the map app tells you onto this gravel road, it turns into dirt and looks a bit tweakerish at the beginning but it's alright. Not a ton of big RV pulloffs but the side of the road is pretty clear and you could pull a car onto it wherever you want no problem.
Andrew J.TravelerBig River Campground
Not for larger RVs
Great for tents and smaller RVs, but nothing longer than about 20 feet. We tried with a 31 ft, but the road turns are tight and spaces are short.
Guide to Fort Rock
Camping near Fort Rock, Oregon, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails around Little Crater Campground. One visitor shared, "Had a great hike just off the campground to the top of the ridge," making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
- Fishing: Paulina Lake Campground is known for its fishing opportunities. A reviewer noted, "The lake is great for fishing, hiking, and has amazing hot springs on one side."
- Kayaking: If you're into water sports, East Lake Campground is a great choice. One camper mentioned, "Great fishing and a great place for kayaks," highlighting the lake's appeal.
What campers like:
- Scenic views: Campers at Cinder Hill Campground appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A visitor said, "Beautiful campground. No utilities. Lake and sky gorgeous."
- Quiet atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness at Mckay Crossing Campground. One reviewer stated, "Quiet little campground with a creek running through it," making it a great escape from the hustle and bustle.
- Wildlife watching: Campers at Pine Mountain Campground love the wildlife. A visitor shared, "The wildlife was beautiful. There were chickadees that kept flying up to us," adding to the charm of the area.
What you should know:
- Limited amenities: Campgrounds like Prairie Campground have basic facilities. A camper noted, "No hookups. No water during my visit," so be prepared to bring your own supplies.
- Bumpy roads: Accessing some campgrounds can be tricky. One reviewer mentioned about Green Mountain Campground, "The road in can be a little rough but is generally passable to 2WD vehicles."
- Crowded during peak season: Popular spots like Big Pines RV Park can fill up quickly. A visitor remarked, "This is a very busy and full campground," so consider booking in advance.
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Cascade Meadows RV Resort has amenities that cater to families. One reviewer said, "Lovely campground that has dry camping, partial hook-ups, and full hook-ups for RVs."
- Plan activities: Campers at Little Crater Campground enjoyed various activities. A family shared, "We always bring tow lines for our younger kids when they tire out of paddling their kayaks too."
- Pack snacks and drinks: Families at Paulina Lake Campground appreciated having food on hand. One camper noted, "The whole thing is on the Newberry Volcanic monument which is super interesting geologically and historically."
Tips from RVers:
- Look for RV-friendly sites: Big Pines RV Park is known for accommodating RVs. A reviewer mentioned, "We love the spacing of the sites. All are full hookups."
- Check for amenities: Campers at Cinder Hill Campground noted the importance of facilities. One said, "The bathrooms were old, fairly dirty pit toilets," so be prepared for basic conditions.
- Be mindful of space: RVers at East Lake Campground found that some sites are close together. A visitor shared, "You are also right on top of each other with little privacy," so choose your spot wisely.
Camping near Fort Rock, Oregon, offers a unique experience with plenty of activities and beautiful scenery. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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