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Best Campgrounds near Foster, OR

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Camping options around Foster, Oregon center on the Santiam River corridor and Foster Lake, with several county parks and RV resorts providing developed sites for a variety of camping styles. River Bend County Park and Foster Lake RV Resort offer full hookup sites for RVs alongside tent camping areas and cabin rentals. The nearby Sunnyside Park provides access to Foster Lake with both hookup and non-hookup sites. Edgewater RV Resort and Marina serves as another option for lakeside camping, while more remote camping can be found at Cascadia State Park, about 12 miles east of Foster along Highway 20.

Access to most campgrounds remains available year-round, though specific facilities like Cascadia State Park operate seasonally from May through September. Summer months bring higher temperatures and increased visitation, particularly at water-adjacent sites. Foster Lake and the Santiam River serve as primary recreation draws for visitors. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak summer weekends. Many campgrounds feature showers, flush toilets, and electric hookups, though amenities vary by location. As one camper noted, "Sunnyside campground has a place to moorage your boat for a fee overnight. The campground has lots of room for large campers and smaller tenters."

The natural setting receives consistently high reviews from visitors, with water access being a significant draw. River Bend County Park provides popular swimming holes along the Santiam River, while Foster Lake offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking. Several reviewers mentioned the cleanliness of facilities as a highlight. "This is a very clean campground. It is a ways out of town which I personally prefer! Kid friendly for sure and around the campground it's got many good swimming holes," wrote one visitor about River Bend County Park. Sites at most campgrounds provide varying levels of privacy, with some parks offering more wooded settings than others. Campers often recommend reservations during summer months, as waterfront locations fill quickly, particularly at Sunnyside Park and River Bend County Park.

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Best Camping Sites Near Foster, Oregon (233)

    1. River Bend County Park

    16 Reviews
    Cascadia, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 967-3917

    $26 - $70 / night

    "Just outside of Sweet Home Oregon (by 6 miles). Nice facilities with toilets and showers, close to South Santiam river. Great place to come for the Oregon Jamboree."

    "River Bend Campground is a very nice park close to home. has direct access to the south santiam river for swimming and fishing. Close to Foster reservoir for lake activities. Love this campground"

    2. Waterloo County Park

    18 Reviews
    Lebanon, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 967-3917

    $9 / night

    "Campgrounds are a little ways outside of Lebanon where we were able to get camping supplies at their 24 hour Walmart. Cute little town but not a big tourist destination."

    "The small bit of driving you have to do to get to Waterloo is well worth it - what we have here is a spacious, friendly campground with good nearby attractions, including a moderately raging waterfall,"

    3. Whitcomb Creek County Park

    14 Reviews
    Cascadia, OR
    10 miles
    Website

    $23 / night

    "Bathrooms are located at the parking lot.

    The yurt village is a ways from the RV/Tent sites. Not a quick or easy walk. 

    Parking at the yurt village is a little walk from #2 and #3."

    "For trailer camping I would recommend loop A as it is newest and has 4 drive through spots. Overall, would definitely come back."

    4. Sunnyside Park

    9 Reviews
    Foster, OR
    3 miles
    Website

    "The sites are nice and have a great little gravel square behind the trailer spot with a picnic table and fire ring. It definitely gets crowded on nice weekends so be prepared."

    "A great place to load your boat on the Foster Lake Reservoir. Lots of water sports to play on this large lake. The Sunnyside campground has a place to moorage your boat for a fee overnight."

    5. Cascadia State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Cascadia, OR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 367-6021

    "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."

    "The campsites here are not as private as some of Oregon’s other campgrounds. That being said, it is a well maintained site that won’t disappoint!"

    6. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    32 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"

    7. Edgewater RV Resort and Marina

    3 Reviews
    Foster, OR
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 818-0431

    "Just steps away from Foster Lake. Edgewater is super clean, tidy, and has nice RV spots. Located just outside the cute little town of Sweet Home. Close to some great hikes, including McDowell Falls."

    "This is a nice, small, well maintained RV park near town. Foster Lake is just across the road and is beautiful with a decent trail along the lake."

    8. Sweet Home Ranger District (US Highway 20)

    3 Reviews
    Sweet Home, OR
    1 mile

    "All areas are secluded, you can choose any place to camp at many options, no phone service but great area to fish and explore the forests, it’s a bit of a ways in but the drive is quite nice."

    9. Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Lebanon, OR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 259-4653

    "Our GPS gave us good instructions to the adjacent golf course. There wasn’t any signage until we got to the golf course."

    "Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort is located about 3 miles from Waterloo (or 8 miles from Lebanon, Oregon and 11 miles from Sweet Home, Oregon)."

    10. Foster Lake RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Foster, OR
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (541) 367-5629
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  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Britenbush River Dispersed2

    Britenbush River Dispersed2

    A bit past the other listing. Beautiful, just off the road. There is a pullout on both sides of the road to camp. I suggest stopping to scout each to decide what is best for your rig.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort

    Very clean and easy to get to from I5.

    Right off I5 in Salem, OR, a snap to get to and back on to the freeway.  This was our first trip in our new motorhome, and the staff was very helpful, going so far as to suggest a different site that was easier to get into.  There were a couple dog areas that were well placed, and the park was very quiet for the most part.  We will be back, if just for a quick get away from our home in Vancouver.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Black Canyon Campground - Willamette NF

    Pleasant Stay

    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. 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!

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Albany-Corvallis KOA

    Nice campground - beware of rd noise

    Great campground with nicely spaced and well maintained sites. Clean restrooms, laundry and pool on site. There is a small playground too. Close to Corvalis but you do get a lot of road noise. Would come back if passing through the area.

  • Aaron The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Hult Pond

    Nice pond

    Nice pond to camp near, several campsites to choose from and trails to explore

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Blue River Retreat

    Quiet and well maintained.

    Large spaces, great staff, no WiFi but decent cell service.

  • Melissa F.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Armitage Park & Campground - a Lane County Park

    Beautiful campground crappy host

    Almost every camping space has an electric outlet, water hookup and its own septic hookup if you an rv camper. Tent campers can use the hookups as well if you want to. Sites are clean and well managed and within walking distance to the river. Tho tent camping is aloud the host seems to dislike tent campers and talked to me like I was trash very disrespectful.

Guide to Foster

Foster camping options extend beyond the Santiam River corridor, with sites spread throughout the surrounding hills and forest areas. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 500-1,500 feet, creating distinct seasonal conditions across the area. Winter brings frequent rainfall with daytime temperatures averaging 45-55°F, while summer offers warm days with moderate humidity.

What to do

Hiking to waterfalls: Cascadia State Park features hiking trails leading to Soda Creek Falls. "The trail up to the falls is a short .75 miles but don't think it's necessarily an easy one. It's a rocky, narrow trail that requires solid soles and has a good elevation gain through old growth forest," notes Heather B., who recommends sturdy footwear for the sometimes slippery terrain.

River recreation: River Bend County Park offers prime access to the South Santiam River. "Great location with lots of amenities. One of our favorites for the summer with trail for hiking and access to the river," shares Diana C. The park includes multiple swimming spots along the river corridor.

Disc golf: Waterloo County Park provides an 18-hole disc golf course among its recreational options. "Waterloo is pretty open and has some bike trails and some parks and a pretty great disc golf course! The water is really cold but perfect for a day outside or a picnic with the kids!" reports Ally T., highlighting the multi-use nature of the park.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the roominess at Sunnyside Park. "Very open sites (not much privacy) but spacious. We stayed in the non-reservable C Loop. Beautiful shade trees in almost all sites," writes Andrea P., who notes the park also features "off leash dog park, playground, sand volleyball, and horseshoes."

Quiet settings: Whitcomb Creek County Park receives praise for its peaceful environment. "Nice and quiet campground, lots of spaces and not over crowded," reports Shirley, though she mentions the tent sites are somewhat small compared to the paved trailer spots.

Natural water features: Cascadia State Park Campground draws visitors with its river access. "Some friends and I reserved the group camp and we had easy access to the river and an entire massive meadow all to ourselves. We spent most of our time walking the trail and finding spots to swim and tube down the river," shares Amber D., highlighting the recreation possibilities.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Summer weekends fill quickly at most parks, especially water-adjacent sites. For Sunnyside Park, Andrea P. advises: "I arrived at 7:30 am to get in line for a spot. If you get one you pay but occupancy not required. Often people pay for additional days (Tue, Wed, Thur and don't stay) to have a site for the weekend."

Site differences: Silver Falls State Park Campground offers varied camping experiences. "Site spacing is good with lots of privacy between camps. Bathrooms and showers are super nice and clean. Roads and campsites are paved and level," reports Richard H., noting the well-maintained facilities.

Pet restrictions: Dogs aren't allowed on all trails at some parks. At Silver Falls, Krystle K. mentions, "The campgrounds are nice. The hike is amazing and beautiful though most of the trails are closed to dogs."

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available at Foster Lake in Oregon?

Foster Lake in Oregon offers several excellent camping options. Sunnyside Park is a popular choice directly on Foster Lake with clean, well-organized sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings. It provides boat moorage, fishing ponds, and lake access for water activities. Another option is Edgewater RV Resort and Marina, located just steps from Foster Lake with clean, tidy RV spots. Foster Lake RV Resort is also available for those seeking RV accommodations with boat access. These campgrounds are conveniently located near Sweet Home, providing easy access to local amenities while enjoying the beautiful lake environment.

Do I need reservations for camping at Foster Lake?

Reservations are highly recommended for camping at Foster Lake, especially during peak season and weekends. At River Bend County Park, most sites require reservations, though a limited number (about 9) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whitcomb Creek County Park near Foster Lake also offers reservable sites. Campers note that Sunnyside Park gets crowded on nice weekends, making advance booking essential. For the best camping experience and to secure your preferred site, especially during summer months or holiday weekends, making reservations well in advance is strongly advised.

Is camping available at Foster Reservoir?

Yes, camping is available at Foster Reservoir (Foster Lake). River Bend County Park offers excellent camping facilities just outside Sweet Home with access to both the South Santiam River and nearby Foster Reservoir for lake activities. The park features toilets, showers, and is popular during events like the Oregon Jamboree. Foster Lake RV Resort provides another option with direct reservoir access, boat-in sites, and full hookups for RVs. Both locations allow you to enjoy Foster Reservoir's recreational opportunities while having comfortable camping accommodations nearby.

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