Best RV Parks & Resorts near Frenchglen, OR

Recent RV Reviews in Frenchglen

84 Reviews of 12 Frenchglen Campgrounds

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  William J.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 20, 2024

  Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area

  Free. And with sunstones

  Free camping with sunshade and a fire ring. Pit toilets that are stocked and clean. Night sky as dark as the mummies thomb and quiet. Sunstones are everywhere but mostly small with the occasional large one. Be advised there is about 30 miles of dirt road to reach the site. Well maintained but some washboard.

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  The Narrows RV Park

  Van Camper Likes this RV Park

  Normally don't stay in RV parks while traveling in our camper van, but we needed to do laundry, take showers, replenish our water supply, and recharge our power storage units after days of dispersed & primitive camping. We really liked this RV park. Tina, who checked us in, was fantastic - very friendly and welcoming. She even gave our dog treats! She put us in site #39 which was not next to big rigs. We used the water & electric at the site. Reasonably priced. The park was very clean. The laundry room and restroom/shower rooms were also clean. The meals at the cafe were good, along with good service. We weren't enthusiastic about staying at an RV park, but we were glad we did. Fit our needs for an overnight stay.

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 4, 2024

  South Steens Campground

  Worth the washboarded drive

  Syayed here on Oct 2. Paid $8 with senior pass. Nice campground. Level sites. Can accommodate all sorts of rigs, except big bus campers & long travel trailers. Trash service. Water. Clean vault toilets with tp. 2G T-Mobile service. Most sites are open with partial shade. No privacy between most sites. A few sites may accommodate hammock campers. Tent camping possible. Steens Mountain Loop Rd closed at the campground entrance.

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  MaryKay M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Page Springs Campground

  The Dyrt once again has erroneous information

  There is no reservation system at Page Springs Campground. Any reference to that is in errror. It is all first come first served.

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  Matt

  Traveler

  

  May. 24, 2024

  Steens Mountain Loop Road Dispersed Campsite

  Solitude and Seclusion

  A short rough road takes you a few hundred yards of the main gravel road to the top of a ridge. Nice views , but also seclusion due to junipers. Not trailer or RV friendly.

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  Tracey W.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2023

  Page Springs Campground

  Bring bug spray, now $16 a night

  Great little spot at the start of the Steens Mountain loop. A bunch of open spots on a Wednesday evening. Some nice shaded spots or full sun, your choice. Clean and well maintained. They did up the price to $16 a night in April. Plenty of mosquitoes so bring your spray.

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  Russ H.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 12, 2023

  Crane Hot Springs

  Clean and relaxing!

  We had RV spot #20 in the newer section and away from the lodging area. I think we would choose one closer to the pond next time so that we can get in more often! The pond is beautifully landscaped and clean, and everything is very clean. There are quite a few "rules", and the texts seemed a bit rude....but all of that resulted in a quiet, pleasant stay. A few up charges to watch for: $20 per extra guest $2 towel rental $10 per person early arrival charge. Great place. We'll stay again next year!

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  Chris N.

  Guide

  

  May. 28, 2023

  Crane Hot Springs

  Beautiful location and lovely facility

  Crane hot springs is beautiful and has a lovely soaking “pond. The campground isn’t fancy, but the spots are close to the water and campers have 24 hour access to the pond.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  May. 3, 2023

  The Narrows RV Park

  An oasis in the high desert

  General: To say there are not many choices to camp around here would be an understatement! Fortunately, our stay turned out to be decent. We were greeted cheerfully by Tina (she and her husband Scott own the park). This place mainly attracts birders in the spring, hunters in the fall, and people passing through (this was us). There is a mix of back-in and pull-through sites. The back-in sites are along the east and north sides of the property with the pull-throughs in the center. There is a coin-operated laundry, store/gift shop, and restaurant. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but did indulge in Tina’s delicious homemade fruit turnovers! 

  Site Quality: All sites are level on gravel. Each site has a nice patio with a plastic picnic table, fire ring, and bbq platform. There are some trees scattered throughout but when we were there, they had not quite bloomed yet. Our site (34) was at the end of the row which gave us privacy on one side. Backs up to a fence and you will hear some road noise from the road behind it, but it is minimal. 

  Bathhouse: Three all-in-one units with a code to enter. Entering was a little tricky until we got the hang of it but once in, the units were clean. Showers take quarters. 

  Activities: Not much for us as we were passing through but a nice haven for birders (the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is close by) and convenient for hunters. Note that on GPS it looks like Mudd Lake is fairly close by, but the lake has been dry for at least 10 years according to Tina! Again, this was a pleasant stay for us as we were traveling through.

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  Deb

  Scout

  

  Apr. 27, 2023

  Crane Hot Springs

  Camping

  Wonderful hot springs! Included in camping fee. We are dry camping but the do have full hookups. Beautiful night sky.

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  Nicholas N.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 7, 2023

  Alvord Hot Springs

  Weekend stay at the playa

  The camp ground was great. It has the basic needs for most camper trailers. There are a few sites there with shore power but I didn’t see any water hook ups. There is water there if you need to fill up jugs, tanks or water bottles. There is a single flushing toilet that is available for overnighters as well as small store with food and drinks for sale. The staff was very nice and helpful. Be aware of the wind! Our first night in our teardrop was pretty rocky. Almost lost our awning because the gusts were at or above 60mph. We talked to the staff and they said to orient the trailer front towards the mountains. It seriously helped a lot. If you tent camp, I would recommend some sort of windscreen or just use your vehicle to block it somehow. Overall the scenery is majestic and is worth the drive out there. 10/10

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  Kelly H.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 25, 2022

  Alvord Desert

  DUST! But will do it again!

  We camped 3 nights with a group, with our hot air balloons.  But a great time!  Flew balloons and a drone, road ATV's, watched a plane fly in and flip over on landing (a bunch tipped it back over and off he flew) and, OH, the stars!

  Hot in the summer, beware of the mud after a rainstorm, but otherwise an amazing experience!

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  Kelly H.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 25, 2022

  Steens Mountain Wilderness Resort

  Convenient

  We stayed here on our way to camping on the Alvord.  Very convenient spot from which to explore Steens Mountain , French Glen and the Malheur Wildlife refuge.  

  Campground was well maintained.  Friends had trouble with the washboard road knocking their medicine cabinet off the wall, but we took the road more slowly and had not trouble.  The very next morning the road had been graded, so going back to French Glen was no issue.  Sites were fine.  Sanitary dump was uphill so we used their communal dump on the way out.  All was well.  We did check out a little late and there was an extra fee, but we were fine with that!

  We'd stay again.

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  Martha M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 28, 2022

  Page Springs Campground

  A perfect stress reducer

  A lovely spread out BALM campground. I've never seenit full. Enjoy the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and Stevens Mt for a few days. Just watch out for mosquitoes in the early summer.

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  Michael T.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2022

  Fish Lake Campground

  What a gem

  Great campspot. Came here 4th of July weekend and camped in Alvord first night and decided to camp somewhere else the next night.  70-80% of the campsites were open.  Large campsites and private.  It was a great find.

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  Michael T.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2022

  Alvord Desert

  Beautiful but beware of sand storms.

  Choose tent wisely. A late night sandstorm came through and ripped our rainfly and tent was covered in sand. Had to sleep in car. I should have brought the smaller backpack tent. Beautiful place though. One night was enough.

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  Vic H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2022

  Crane Hot Springs

  It's all about the water ..

  Excellent 'dry camping' .. not crowded .. exceptionally good natural hot mineral water in a large pond that varies in depth to about 5 feet .. clothing required .. family friendly .. tipis, cabins, and suites also available for lodging .. clean .. no food nearby so bring food .. shared camp available for preparing meals .. hot mineral water pond open at night for those staying overnight .. day use welcome from 7am to 10pm ..

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  Cai I.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 15, 2022

  Crane Hot Springs

  Oasis in the high desert

  I’ve camped here twice in the last couple years. The hot spring is incredible. 24/7 access to the spring and no extra fee (comes with your camping fee) they’ve got all sorts of lodging accommodations. First time I was car camping, second time I brought a camper. Both times it’s been lovely and I always recommend it to friends

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  holly

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 14, 2022

  The Narrows RV Park

  Good stop over

  Generator quit working so we couldn’t boondock. Way too hot outside. Checked in on a day they were closed so the only signs of life we saw were the people who live here full time. Most sites are 30 amp. The ones with 50 amp were not marked at all and there was no information in the welcome email indicating what site we needed to look for so after driving five hours with four children and a dog, we had to go site by site to look for the proper hook ups in 100° weather. Was not very thrilled about that. Good stop over spot in a pinch. Served us well for what we needed it for

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  Ash C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 28, 2022

  South Steens Campground

  A campsite with door to exploration

  Basic campsites, but some are very private. Either sides of camp offer amazing longer hikes to gorges coming off the steens mountain range. Fall colors were amazing, and still some water from the little Indian and blitzen rivers. Coyotes at night, pit toilets, solitude, plenty of trees. Is hot and dry in summer, but the exploration around it is breathtaking. Long dusty road but worth it. Wild horses and scenic

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  Ash C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 28, 2022

  Alvord Desert

  Desert dreaming under the stars

  To truly feel the awe of this place it is best done driving out onto the lake bed and sleeping in the wild. You need to bring everything you’ll need. And very important: tag or mark your spot with gps if planning time leave playa to come back. The desert plays tricks on your eyes. The stunning steens mountain range and quiet are unmatched. Hot springs and good hikes and milkshakes nearby. Treat yourself

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  Amber

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2022

  Alvord Desert

  A Must See

  This place is unbelievable! The pictures and descriptions can not fully explain the feeling of the Alvord Desert Playa. You should know you have to drive very far on dirt roads to get there. They are a little rough but not terrible. You will want to go slow. I recommend entering through the Alvord Hot Springs. They do charge but their entrance is much better than the Frog Spring entrance, which is very rough and not well maintained. The staff at the Alvord Hot Springs is also very knowledgeable on the area. You cannot have fires on the playa and there is no water so plan accordingly. Also the closest gas station is in Fields and the gas is very expensive. If you are thinking about going here just go. We had a camper van so we were not concerned about the elements. Do your research before you go and it will be an experience you will never forget. I can't wait to go back!

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  Amber

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2022

  Alvord Hot Springs

  Perfect Entrance to Alvord Desert

  This camp ground and hot springs is the perfect entrance to the Alvord desert. There are sites with and without electricity as well as bunkers if you don't want to camp. We were in a van and opted for a site with electricity. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Even if you don't stay here I would recommend using this paid entrance to the Alvord desert. They also have a small shop with food and camping supplies if needed. There is a rustic hot springs spot, which is very lovely. We used it twice during our one night stay. The second night we camped on the playa. I would highly recommend visiting the Alvord desert and at least stopping by this spot if you want to enter the playa.

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  Sean K.

  Scout

  

  May. 17, 2022

  Fish Lake Campground

  Great high altitude location

  The site was well maintained and can get very cold at night in late May and October, below freezing. Also to note the loop does not open until roughly first week of July and depends on the work required on the road when the snow melts.

  We went in May and enjoyed seeing only a few people up there and chatting the Burns BLM staff who gave the kids a cool packet of information about the nature, a quite detailed packet.

  Overall, if you like to hangout next to a small lake and stay up high, it’s a nice spot. At the beginning of the road there is a larger campsite that is flat with grass, much warmer and better for larger RV’s

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  Christopher S.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 22, 2022

  Alvord Desert

  Bowl of Stars

  Probably the coolest place in Oregon to chill with a shortage of people, quietude, endless stars and a hot spring! You can camp virtually anywhere on the playa. The most popular area is near Frog Springs, where there is a pit toilet. Alvord Hot Springs is about two miles north of Frog Springs. It's pay-to-soak, but it's worth it. To the west the Steens loom, welcoming the setting sun. What I have found alluring about Alvord is the night, its stars, its quiet, its relentless darkness. I've never seen stars so clear. Fall is the best time to visit, but anytime is good if you ask me. Be prepared with lots of water, pack your garbage out and do your best to leave little trace so others after you might share a similar experience.

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  Tim G.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 29, 2021

  Crane Hot Springs

  Good Place with Restrictions

  I looked online and thought about making a reservation in advance, but wasn't sure about where I would end up by the end of this day in my trip. I stopped at noon and asked if they had any 30 Amp sites, but no, dry camping only. As this is in an area of BLM land, it should not have been difficult to boondock in the area.  This place has water available, showers, clean bathrooms and of course the hot springs.

  The check-in time is 3PM and if you arrive early, you have to leave and come back at 3 or pay an extra $10 per person (on top of $35 for dry camping) for early check-in. This rule might not be enforced by all staff members. You also have the option of paying a day use fee of $10 for 4 hours or $5 if you are 62 or older. Once again, being old pays off and I paid the day use fee to stay around. The hot springs pond is well developed and temperatures are regulated well. 

  The WiFi had problems and I was told that I may need to remove the settings for the site a few times to make it work. When it was working it is mostly just close to the office, but there are picnic tables near the hot springs and it is a pleasant place to work.

  I would stay here again, but book in advance to get an electrical connection.  It is also worth stopping for a few hours in the day to use the hot springs on a day use fee.

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 27, 2021

  South Steens Campground

  Basic but tidy

  This was my first time at amazing Steens Mountain Wilderness. It was also my first time on a 50 mile washboard gravel road.  Since we stayed in October, the campground had plenty of sites to choose from.  We chose F2, a big pull through near the vault toilet and not far from the well. The campground was basic but very tidy and quiet during our stay. We especially enjoyed seeing herds of wild horses, the fall foliage on the quaking aspen, and the hiking trails.