Gilchrist is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Gilchrist camping trip.
$46 / night
"If you ride ohv’s there is a trailhead connected to the Gilchrist Forest with tons of great riding and a lot of non technical smoother dirt roads for little ones in training."
"Owner was friendly & very accommodating, all around nice guy. Park was in process of expanding, adding a more RV hookups, a couple more tent sites, & hopefully another shower house."
$22 - $110 / night
"Beautiful, lots of big pine trees (including the largest known documented Ponderosa Pine in Oregon!), really close to the Deschutes River just north of La Pine, about 35 mins south of Bend, Oregon."
"Unfortunately it was during the horrible fires of the west coast and Oregon was not spared. The smoke was thick although not as bad as previous camping locations the day before. "
$25 - $52 / night
"The site we stayed at was just up the hill from the water, there were few other campers around us, and the site was well maintained."
"A tent from a neighboring site was fairly close to our space so we built a quick fire, pitched our tents on semi-level areas, and turned in early."
$27 - $31 / night
"Not all sites are lakeside, but all have access to the beautiful view. Getting here is a little off the beaten path, so if you feel lost, you’re going the right way."
"Booked via Recreation.gov and had a lakeside tent spot. Spots 37-38 if reserved together would be perfect for a larger group, plenty of room for multiple tents. "
$16 - $27 / night
"This campground was in a great location to go see crater lake (15 min drive or less) as well as nearby Hot Springs (30ish min drive) and waterfalls. The campground itself was wooded and very close to"
"Access to the campground was right off hwy 138, which is a few miles from the north entrance to Crater Lake. Our 28 ft travel trailer easily fit with room to spare in our site."
$25 - $128 / night
"Pros: The campground is nice, many vault toilets, fresh water spigot and sink drain sites, camp hosts are friendly, 1 mile drive to South twin lake, fair camping rates."
"Spots are on the smaller side and not very private, and being near the boat ramp adds a little extra traffic. The beautiful reservoir with sandy beaches is the real draw for this campground."
$16 - $21 / night
"Well maintained, primitive camping next to a lodge. Most campsites are right on the lake, which can cause cold nights later in the season but great views."
"Nice place for a couple of nights, although be forewarned... the campsite is on the east end of the lake and a very cold breeze blows across the water right at you, especially this time of year."
"We stayed two nights, August 15 through August 17, 2019, in campsite I-9, the overnight cost was$0.00 due to our Thousand Trails membership( our site had electrical and water service)."
"Stopped here on the way through Oregon. Campground is fairly extensive and has nice wooded sites. Onsite staff very friendly and helpful."
$21 - $23 / night
"With all the major lakes flooded with people now, this is a nice little campground tucked away but not to far to drive to lakes and play for the day. Mosquitos are insane in the early summer."
ScoutThis is a nice small campground right on the Falls River. Sites are a little uneven and there is just a pit toilet. For the price of $21 I would like there to be a water spout.
ScoutGreat spot but they messed up our campsite assignment and it was taken by someone. They advised that campsites nearby are filled with mosquitos but we still just took one since nobody answered the phone, neither a call box. It was fine, only in the morning once we filled water tank and turned on engine, it was crazy — sworn of mosquitos attacked us.
Spot itself is nice, firepit with table. The hookup plugs were really far away though from the spot itself.
LegendRight off the main road and just outside the entrance to Newberry volcanic national monument. Basically a big parking lot are actually two big parking lots for the snowmobilers and the cross country skiers and winter. Vault toilet no water. Quiet and cool. Probably two to three degrees cooler than down in the valley. There is a warming Hut just off the edge of the parking lot and a fire ring. Very convenient for visiting the national monument just up the road a mile. Not too far from us 97 & the towns as well. Very much enjoyed staying here. Pretty quiet and great surroundings. Picturesque.
GuideWe enjoyed our stay at the campground, there are a couple good hiking trails and the river was beautiful. We were next to the showers and bathrooms. some of the sites are rather far away from the faculties.
GuideSuch a lovely unexpected find. Travel down a gravel road for approx 5 miles mostly smooth a few wash out spot but easy to navigate around to arrive to a sparkling oasis. The campground was clean next to the water table fire-pit and pit toilets near by. A small boat launch as well. No potable water on site.
ScoutSupposedly there are 2 areas you can camp- a parking lot and various spots down the dirt path. Well, the dirt path had a gate up and was closed. I saw a sign up saying that the area is closed for camping because they are doing prescribed burns. Rumor is that they recently evicted a bunch of people that were camping on this land. Another person in town told me that the town has been cracking down on the free camping here.
That being said, I did end up staying in the parking lot, and I saw a few others stay too. It was a little awkward in the morning because the area is really busy with mountain bikers, but if you park farther away from the trailhead, should be fine.
I personally prefer an area where you can pull in and have some level of privacy, this is definitely not that.
ScoutWe just stopped for one night on our way south. We were the only ones there so super peaceful and quiet. It’s not a traditional RV campground in that you don’t really have individual spaces. There are 4 pit toilets and a dump station along with fire pits and picnic tables. It was May 11th and there was still some snow in the area and the pay box was covered up so with no way to pay, the price was right too.
GuideMust book on ReserveAmerica.com. Drove around to select potential sites then confirmed open and booked online. Well paved streets and campsites. Most tent sites also accommodate RV's. Very good restrooms and showers. Very quiet at night. Some minor background road noise beginning around 7am. If have tent site, nearest dump station is CampingWorld... only a few miles away at north side of Bend. Dump station list provided at entry gate is outdated. Also close to Costco, Trader Joe's, etc for shopping. Enjoyed the Deschutes Brewery tour and High Desert Museum! Fine campground at reasonable price.
GuideWe spent several nights in Aug 2022. Weather was war, the Kayaking on the Lake and Marshes was very fun. Hosner Lake is super clear. There was however NO drinking water in the campground. We had to go to a nearby campground to fill our water containers.
Camping near Gilchrist, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful lakes, hiking trails, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Gilchrist, Oregon, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Gilchrist, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 273 campgrounds and RV parks near Gilchrist, OR and 41 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gilchrist, OR is Big Pines RV Park with a 4.5-star rating from 12 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 41 free dispersed camping spots near Gilchrist, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Gilchrist, OR that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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