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."
TravelerCampsite with 3 wooden benches plus a campfire, also a creek with a short walking distance from the camp. The drive to the spot is on a gravel road wasn’t a problem for our 2009 Volkswagen van, beware of heavy mosquitos in the summer, once we made a fire they went away, lots of dead branches in the area for easy firewood.
TravelerPros: beautiful backdrop, free, low traffic, cleanest vault toilet in the world
Cons: I guess everyone else here lucked out and did not get kept up by guns and dune buggies and wake up after being kept up most of the night by their dog having a panic attack to more guns at 9 the next morning.
Sucked.
LegendWe stayed here last year and liked it so much we came back this year. Lovely June weather under aromatic Ponderosa Pines. Quiet. Large sites. Simple trails right from the campsite. 30 minutes from Bend. Showers and flush toilets.
GuideOpen area with room for about six rigs. Quiet location but lots of mosquitoes. Several shaded spots.
GuideI read a few mixed reviews from others saying they experienced shady traffic, trash, and a lot of long term campers which made us skeptical to try here. But, honestly, it’s a really convenient area that’s clean, and if anyone here is a long-term camper, they don’t make it obvious. Lots of campsites along the road. Some are more accessible than others for large or low clearance vehicles. I highly suggest arriving early in the morning to secure a spot. It’s a very popular area. We secured our spot Thursday morning around 9 am and by the evening after we returned from town, it was essentially full. We drove pretty far down the road and there’s a lot of campers here. Bike trails in this area as well so there’s a lot of bikers. But, overall very peaceful.
TravelerLots of spots some close to creek lots of trees and decent space between sites 3 bars on virgin mobile
GuideThere was no one around, barely anyone drove past. Absolute peace and quiet in the forest! Nice big spacious sites with fire rings and plenty of trees for hammocks. Absolutely hundreds of mosquitos though, make sure to bring bug spray 🦟
GuideThe Dyrt shows this site as having its own road in from the main road, but it doesn’t - you have to turn into NF-350 on your left and then drive down for a minute and this site is on the left. Dirt road in good condition, passenger cars will be fine. Big spacious sites which could definitely accommodate RV’s. Maybe about 5/6 of them and there are fire rings and a few benches. We took the spot by the creek which had good trees for our hammocks. Quiet and peaceful! Only a couple of other people were here. Great site.
GuidePerfect stop along the way! About a mile in, there’s plenty of open space for big rigs! Several areas had small fire pits. We saw 2 vehicles in the afternoon and could hear other campers in the morning but couldn’t see them.
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 274 campgrounds and RV parks near Gilchrist, OR and 42 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 42 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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