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Best Tent Sites Near Gaston, OR (34)
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Keenig Creek Campground
Timber, Oregon13 Reviews75 Photos227 SavesKeenig Creek Campground is located just off the Wilson River Highway, 18 miles east of Tillamook, Oregon. It is a rustic site, located above the Wilson River, adjacent to Keenig Creek. The campground has 12 walk-in tent sites, two day-use picnicking sites and a trailhead to access the Wilson River Trail, along with fishing and swimming. Each campsite offers a tent pad, picnic table and a fire grate.
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- Picnic Table
$15 / night
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Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Tillamook State Forest, Oregon10 Reviews43 Photos609 SavesDispersed camping is allowed in Oregon State Forests year round. There are no fee or permit requirements. Campers are required to adhere to ODF regulations regarding placement of campsites, campfires, sanitation, and stay limits. Campfires and charcoal barbeques are not allowed in dispersed campsites during the Regulated Use portion of fire season. There are no maps for dispersed campsites.
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Jones Creek
Tillamook, Oregon10 Reviews49 Photos395 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Equestrian
$15 - $20 / night
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Trask River County Park
Tillamook, Oregon7 Reviews12 Photos217 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
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- Cabins
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Healing ponds farm retreat and healing center
Buxton, Oregon6 Reviews31 Photos118 SavesHi and welcome. We have forty beautiful acres of pasture and forest halfway between Portland and the Oregon coast. We are above the small community of Buxton Oregon and easy to get to one a little more than two miles off of hwy 26 Accessible through a dirt farm road. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. A couple of chairs. and a hammock We also have an RV toilet in a small tent and provide five gallons of spring water in a BPA-free container We have cows, goats, lama chickens, ducks geese, and turkeys. They are friendly and you can visit and hike in our property Gardens. Geodesic dome greenhouses berries and fruit trees We also have rooms available at our home and retreat center and a sauna hot tub flotation tank. Hyperbaric oxygen chamber Pulse electromagnetic therapy Red light therapy and Pandora star light entrainment device,
I do energetic healing work with an ability I was born with. I help people with physical healing work that can take out the pain and resolve physical issues through deep emotional work and strengthen your connection to source. My wife does past life regression sessions and dreamwork and teaches meditation
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$45 / night
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Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp — Willamette Mission State Park
Keizer, Oregon5 Reviews2 Photos40 Saves- Pets
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Elk Creek Campground
Timber, Oregon3 Reviews13 Photos47 SavesAll walk-in tent sites. Elk Creek campground is popular with families and is easily reached from Highway 6. Tillamook State Forest campgrounds offer moderately-sized, rustic sites shaded by Douglas-fir forest. Individual campsites are well-screened and include a parking area, a fire grate with cooking grill, and a tent pad. While there are no RV hook-ups, many sites are suitable for travel trailers or small RVs. Some campgrounds have walk-in tent sites a bit farther from the road.
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Cook Creek
Tillamook State Forest, Oregon9 Reviews31 Photos578 Saves- Pets
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- Dispersed
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Tillamook State Forest Jordan Creek OHV Campground & Staging Area
Tillamook, Oregon3 Reviews3 Photos74 Saves- Pets
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Netarts Bay RV Park & Marina
Netarts, Oregon9 Reviews49 Photos109 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Webb County Campground & Park
Great location
Great location as it is across the street from the beach. It is as simple as the other two next to it and half the price! Bathrooms are clean and showers are decent. Nice helpful camp host.
Nehalem Falls Campground
Group site rental mid week stay
This small campground is very far off the 101 so if you are looking for a coastal vibe this is not it. Deeply wooded, green, and beautiful. One side of the campground sits alongside Nehalem river access, on hot days this is a popular hangout so expect to see a lot of people. Vault toilets after a busy summer season were ammonia rich and hard to handle. Trash receptacles and potable water available. (Old school pump) I’ve heard that it stays wet enough back there that this campsite never really has a fire ban, but always check with the camp host, they also sell fire wood. First come first serve campsites Using reserve America online. Do Not confuse this campsite with Nehalem Bay State park when reserving.
Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Unreal Experience
Tillamook Forest has so many amazing dispersed camping opportunities! We turned onto Ben Smith road and then took logging trails up the peaks. We found a perfect spot that looked like we were on the edge of a cliff but was actually still very safe for our toddler. No cell service, so we just unplugged for 3 nights and enjoyed the time together. We could see the northern lights the first night we were there, and it was absolutely incredible. We had a lot of privacy. One hunter walked by, I assume he was using the nearby trail. We heard some ATVs over the days, but it wasn't disruptive. Totally recommend it, and we'll definitely be back.
Cape Lookout State Park Campground
VERY close to neighbors
I believed I had my lighting situation under control, not bright and off at an appropriate time, but when I woke up the next morning, my neighbor said I had offended the stars with my toxic and harsh LEDs. Can’t win em all 🤷♂️
Elk Creek Campground
Great chill spot
The campground itself was kept very clean and each site has basically zero trace left at it. There’s a creek and a few fun trails to explore as well
Castle Rock Group Campground
Family camping
Great when you can get the hole camp to your self
Molalla Ripple
Space was overbooked
Jim did a great job of communicating and was attentive to all the campers, but they ended up overbooked so we were moved away from the river and into an open field. With no hookups and lacking riverfront, the night seemed over-priced. With van life on site and a full campground, it didn’t have the quiet feel we expected.
Cape Lookout State Park Campground
Very uneven experience depending on loop
We have visited this campground twice over the years, the most recent as part of roadtrip back from Yosemite. The quality of the experience really has to do with what loop you camp in. If you look at the website for the park there is a notice that they are getting ready to do construction and it appears many of the issues will be fixed.
Right now, I'd strongly recommend camping in the upper part of the "A", "B" or "C" loops. The lower parts of "A" and "B" are pretty exposed with just dune grass/bushes for protection. The bathrooms in those loops are also in the best shape. The "D" loop needs a lot of work. The bathroom is very mildewed and just bearable.
BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
Beautiful!
Right on the Molalla river. Great campground. Vault toilets aren’t great, but they are useable. The water pump has bacteria warnings so bring plenty of water.
Scappoose RV Park
New Host at Park, the Park has been cleaned up including restrooms and show
I am the new Park Host at Scappoose RV Park, I have been here for 5 months. I have put allot of time in making the park a safe and clean place for families. Please come take a looked, I have gotten so many compliments on how good the park looks again!
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Clatskanie City Park
Clatskanie Holistic Farm Hipcamp
Amazing! Outstanding! Beautiful Hillside former equestrian farm where you can buy organic cage-free eggs laid the day before along with milk taken straight from the cow that morning! If you enjoy watching sheep eat and playing with a goat and watching Ducks wander around and lots of stuff to look at and hiking and learning about farming and animal husbandry, this place is for you!
Oxbow Regional Park
Loved it!
Nice and peaceful, I always appreciate a campground with quiet hours to enjoy the peace and quiet of outside. Additional plus that dogs weren't allowed to disrupt the wildlife and bark at the Deer etc.
RV outdoor adventures and cabins
Rv outdoor adventures and cabins
Large 36 acre peaceful Rv Park on the Clatskanie River. 2 miles on SWEDETOWN road. lots of bunnies and a cute petting zoo very relaxing.
Tillamook County Whalen Island
Great when all the state parks are full(all summer)
A great small site to visit when you can’t get in at Cape Lookout. Campground is small which is nice since there isn’t much separation between tent sites. The location is great for paddling around Sand Lake though you’ll have to go a bit to access the ocean. Tillamook county knows what they’ve got and they will charge for each vehicle and each tent on the ground.
Barview Jetty County Campground
Beautiful Location and Great Campsites HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I was amazed by how beautiful the site was that I had to stay an extra night. The staff at the reservation office was super kind and accommodating to my request, helped me find a site that was available for the full length of my stay, and gave me some options to look at before deciding on a site. I chose a site in the V section and was left speechless; it was stunning! I'm not much of a camper, but this had to have been one of the most beautiful sites I've stayed at in my life. 50m walk to the beach, lots of trees for privacy, and a big lot for the campsite. Showers were $0.25/min, and were a min of $0.50 to start, they were relatively clean and private.
I also surfed at Barview Jetty Beach, where there were some great waves for beginners! Although I'm not sure if you're allowed to surf there since I was the only I saw surfing, but I didn't see any signs saying you couldn't.
Twins Ranch LLC
Great Service
Has a lot of cool things and is very convenient to go to. Very understanding staff.
Silver Falls State Park Campground
So beautiful, clean, and staff is friendly!
This was one of my favorite established campgrounds I stayed at on my roadtrip through Oregon. The big trees are perfect shade and beautiful. The roads are perfect for biking and there’s a bike trail in the campground that leads you straight to the park. Bathrooms and showers are clean and well taken care of. There is an incredible trash and recycling center at the front of the camper ground. Campsites can be decently close to one another, so not secluded but that wasn’t an issue for me. Obviously with family’s there’s going to be noise early in the morning and late at night so just be aware of that. But I didn’t mind, and wish I could have stayed here one more night. Something I was also pleasantly surprised by was how the trees blocked excessive heat. There was a heat wave going on during the time I was there but I didn’t have a problem at all here. It was such a relief.
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground
Well maintained
A very nice campground, close to Portland. Well maintained, bathrooms were the cleanest I’ve seen at a campground.
Webb County Campground & Park
Web County campground is gr8
I've stayed here multiple times over the years and really enjoy the facility. The proximity to the beach and skatepark couldn't be better. You can hear the ocean plainly from camp. The showers work perfectly! The rabbit population seems to be down from previous years, which isn't a terrible thing. The hosts are gr8! I'll be back soon 😁
Salem Campground and RVs
It's Salem campground used to be KOA
Salem campgrounds came a long way it's a nicer place to stay now the Management's great is pet friendly he has showers it's a pretty good size Park and it's right close to the city
Tillamook Bay City RV Park
Not what I hoped.
Small campground with no real shade. Small laundry area. No privacy to speak of. Very conveniently located to sights.
Sandbeach
Not great for a quiet nature getaway
Camped on the night of July 3rd. Campsite 58, one of the furthest away from the dunes but you couldn’t escape the noise - ATV riders/generators did not adhere to quiet hours (10pm-7am), the engines quieted down around 1am but then started back up around 5:30am. Great if you like the dune buggy lifestyle but not if you are looking for a serene/private excursion. The hiker/biker camps offer more visual privacy but you can still hear the off road vehicles on the dunes.
Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
Amazing secluded mountain view
We didn’t actually stay here because it was already taken. But I wanted to create this view just to add additional context on how to find it.
There’s a pretty decent sized gravel turnout… It’s the only big gravel turn out like this on this part of the road … you’ll see what looks like a logging road with a steep decline. It looks a little intimidating, but you go down that road and it curves around in a sea shape for about a half a mile and ends in the big open area where you can camp.
If you’re telling something, I’d recommend walking the road to check to see if anybody is down there before you go down because it’s the only place you’d be able to turn around with your trailer.
Wish we were able to actually stay in this spot. Really big open flat area for either your travel trailer or a small group with tents. Amazing view very secluded feeling. Maybe next time!
Paradise Point State Park Campground
Tiny RVs only!
We put the size of our RV in the state website and it gave us site 50. We arrived and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get our rig in that site due to the trees. We couldn't even continue out the secondary loop because it was so narrow and had trees on the inside of turns. Not to mention cars sticking out into the roads. The site map is not accurate at all! Luckily the sites before 50 were unoccupied so I was able to back into those and turn around and go out back to the main loop. What a disappointment. NOWHERE on the parks website has a maximum RV length. What a disaster to bring the whole family out only have to turn around and go back home. Oh, and also the water access was completely closed off.
Tillamook State Forest Dispersed Camping
Love being able to find free campsites I live in a schoolbus so it’s hard to find paces I can stay overnight without being harassed
Lovely! Would recommend
Guide to Gaston
Camping near Gaston, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking and Biking: There are great trails for hiking and biking. Many campers enjoy the trails at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground where one reviewer mentioned, "Lots of hiking and mountain biking trails within the park."
- Frisbee Golf: If you're into frisbee golf, check out the Champoeg State Heritage Area. One visitor noted, "There’s also stuff for frisbee golf and some other outdoor activities."
- Fishing and Swimming: The Keenig Creek Campground is perfect for fishing and swimming. A camper shared, "Great walk-in sites good fishing, crawfishing, salamanders, and family-friendly."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. One reviewer at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms were the cleanest I’ve seen at a campground."
- Peaceful Environment: Many enjoy the tranquility of places like Henry Rierson Spruce Run Campground. A visitor mentioned, "It was very quiet this time of year. It was an excellent experience overall!"
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Champoeg State Heritage Area noted, "The park hosts were very nice and accommodating."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Barton County Park Campground, have limited amenities. A camper pointed out, "It’s not beautiful on the park, the river is nice though."
- Noise Levels: Campers at Paradise Point State Park Campground mentioned noise from nearby highways. One review stated, "That noise. It's not the river. It's I-5 which is right in your backyard."
- Site Size: Be aware of site sizes, especially at Washington Paradise Point State Park Campground. One camper said, "We arrived and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get our rig in that site due to the trees."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites like L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "Sites in Loop B are much further spaced and more private."
- Plan for Activities: Bring along games or sports equipment. One family at Champoeg State Heritage Area enjoyed the frisbee golf and outdoor activities.
- Check for Safety: Always ensure the area is safe for kids. A camper at Keenig Creek Campground warned about theft, saying, "Our backpack was STOLEN out of our tent!"
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookups: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. One reviewer at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground appreciated the "full hookup site."
- Arrive Early: Get to your chosen campground early to secure a good spot. A camper at Barton County Park Campground mentioned, "The CG varied from nearly empty mid-week to completely full over the holiday weekend."
- Be Prepared for Weather: Bring appropriate gear for changing weather conditions. A visitor at Henry Rierson Spruce Run Campground noted, "We were tent camping in November, so we knew what we were getting into."
Camping near Gaston, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be sure to check out the campgrounds and read the reviews to find the best fit for your trip!
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