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$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."
"Lots of trees all around, good shade for those hot August days.
The bathrooms for the loop were a nice walk but not too far and they were cleaned 2x per day."
$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,"
$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."
"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!"
"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."
$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"
"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."
"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."
"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)."
ScoutWe stayed here for 11 months. We had a problem with our fridge overheating and the compressor being noisy when the afternoon sun hit the front side. We built an insulated box to solve the problem. Painted it. It wasn't an eyesore. We didn't have more than 5 personal items in our lot. Manager made us take it down. Said there would be a spot in September that she could move us to. Was unwilling to switch around someone who wasn't coming in for 2 months. When September hit, nothing happened. She never did move us. But she did move her RV to the prime spot, facing the way that we needed, up front when it came open. Lots of spots with so much junk under their RVs. We had a whitewater raft under ours and were told that we couldn't have it under there. Instead of paying a ridiculous price for a storage unit, we sold it. We already had one in the RV. Head management was coming through in a couple of weeks and she had to make the place look like she actually enforced the rules? Their sprinkler system quit working. The maintenance person put the sprinkler on the grass on the side of us. My window was wide open. Soaked my couch, left a water stain all across the blinds(RV was 9 months old) and the water stained a handmade quilt on the back of my couch. When I called the office the manager told me to stop yelling at her. I guess a loud voice was yelling? The guy said he didn't see that my window was open, yet I saw it was as I drove up. The manager also charged my debit card for our last couple of days/electricity without my permission. When I called to confront her about it, she hung up on me. I had to call my bank to get my card cancelled but the charge went through. Even though she sent me an email saying I was refunded. I am now trying to deal with the head office about her. Rent also going up to$830 a month. For a parking spot and water. No internet. Lots of sirens. Heard gunfire a lot. Not a great part of town. Lots of homeless people, garbage because it's near the can redemption center.
LegendRelaxing RV park with lots to see from a walking distance
This is a really well laid out campground, with well kept grounds. The RV area is shaped like a horse shoe and only has 12 sites. The rest of the campground has about 20 cabins spread out around the grounds. Our site was had lots of room to easily back in our trailer. The fire pit was big and cleaned out when we arrived. There is a creek that runs behind most of the sites which was a nice addition. There are two bathrooms with showers. There are a handful of kids and adult bikes you can use. The campground is a few minutes walking distance to a stocked pond that youth can fish in. About an 8 minute walk away from the nearby general store which feels like a blast from the past. The walk to the general store includes a really beautiful bridge crossing to get across the Metolius river.
With most people in cabins and only a handful of RVs, it’s a really quiet campground. This was a really relaxing stay and it was so nice that most the things we wanted to do was just walking distance away. We will definitely come here again.
ScoutGreat quiet background on a beautiful lake.
TravelerA 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.
ScoutVery nice, clean, pool.
ScoutRight 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.
TravelerThis is one of my favorite places anywhere; I grew up camping here and my dad grew up camping here as well. Camp Sherman has a cute little store nearby where you can get ice cream or snacks. The charming town of Sisters is nearby if you want to explore or go out to eat.
Canyon Creek is basically two campgrounds in one: there are sites along the creek and then there are sites clustered at the river. The creek sites are spaced out along the road as you come in; you will see little “driveways” along the creek as you come in. They can be tricky to access and I wouldn’t recommend taking an rv or low-clearance vehicle into some of them without careful scouting and an honest appraisal of your ability to get in and out. Most of them are fine but it’s definitely not the place for a 40’ trailer.
Creek sites have more privacy and seem to stay a little cooler. Some of them have downed logs or rocks that you can use to cross the creek and explore the forest beyond. The creek is painfully cold but if you really wanted to, you could cool off in it (I would recommend making a day trip to Suttle Lake or Scout Lake though if you really want to swim).
The other set of campsites are clustered around the river. They are pretty close together and can get pretty dusty during the summer months. The river is beautiful though and excellent for fly fishing.
One thing to keep in mind is that the river has incredibly strong currents and some serious rapids. If you have small children, it could be legitimately dangerous if they fall in regardless of whether they can swim. My family has been camping here for generations and at least one child in each generation has fallen in while fishing and had to be rescued by some very quick-thinking adults. I could see it being a little stressful to camp in one of the riverside sites if you have active kids with you.
LegendWe 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!
GuideGreat 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.
Camping near Foster Lake, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Foster Lake, Oregon, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foster Lake campground located?
Foster Lake is located near Sweet Home, Oregon. You can access the lake via several campgrounds, with Sunnyside Park being a popular option right on the reservoir. It's approximately 6 miles outside the town of Sweet Home. The lake is also accessible from Edgewater RV Resort and Marina, which is located just across the road from Foster Lake and offers convenient proximity to both the lake and the town of Sweet Home.
What amenities are available at Foster Lake campground?
Foster Lake camping areas offer various amenities depending on which campground you choose. Sunnyside Park provides clean, well-organized sites with picnic tables and fire rings, fishing ponds, boat loading facilities, and overnight boat moorage for a fee. The park accommodates both large RVs and tent campers. River Bend County Park near Sweet Home offers toilets, showers, and ADA-accessible sites, with several first-come, first-served spots available. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, especially during peak seasons.
Is Foster Lake campground related to Foster Creek campground in Oregon?
Foster Lake campgrounds and Foster Creek campground in Oregon are distinct locations not directly related beyond sharing a similar name. While Foster Lake is located near Sweet Home in Linn County, other similarly named camping areas like those along Foster Creek would be separate destinations. For waterside camping alternatives near Foster Lake, consider Whitcomb Creek County Park near Cascadia or Waterloo County Park near Lebanon. Both offer water access with drive-in camping options and basic amenities.
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