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Best Campgrounds near Jordan Valley, OR

136 Reviews

Campgrounds surrounding Jordan Valley, Oregon range from developed RV parks to remote dispersed sites on public lands. Antelope Reservoir provides free primitive camping with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets about 15 miles south of town. Sunny Ridge RV Park in Jordan Valley offers full hookup sites for RVs alongside tent camping areas and cabins. Several dispersed camping options exist on BLM land throughout the region, including Succor Creek Reservoir Dispersed Camping and The Rock Stage Stop, where campers can stay without facilities or designated sites.

Road conditions vary significantly across the region, with many campgrounds accessible via unpaved roads that can become challenging after rain or snow. Most dispersed sites lack drinking water, requiring campers to bring their own supplies. Cell service is limited or non-existent at many locations, particularly at Antelope Reservoir where visitors report no Verizon coverage. Summer brings high temperatures with minimal shade at most sites, while spring and fall offer more moderate conditions. Winter access may be restricted by snow and mud. According to one visitor at Antelope Reservoir, "The view is gorgeous and it's perfectly quiet. Road leading in is gravel but extremely easy and well packed down."

The landscape surrounding Jordan Valley features dramatic desert terrain, volcanic formations, and reservoir access that draws outdoor enthusiasts. Jordan Craters Area of Environmental Concern showcases ancient lava flows, while Antelope Reservoir provides opportunities for wildlife viewing and fishing. Campers frequently mention spotting antelope, coyotes, and numerous bird species. Reviews indicate that privacy and solitude are key attractions at dispersed sites, though amenities are minimal. As one camper noted about the remote Succor Creek area, "This may not be for most campers but if you are a desert rat like myself, who loves to get AWAY FROM ALL, you will be very pleased!" Most developed campgrounds in the region remain small and lightly used compared to more popular destinations, making them suitable for travelers seeking quiet natural settings.

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Best Camping Sites Near Jordan Valley, Oregon (37)

    1. Antelope Reservoir

    10 Reviews
    Jordan Valley, OR
    10 miles
    Website

    "Right next to the reservoir. Mainly a large parking lot with picnic tables and fire rings. There are about 3-4 spots and a large parking lot. There is one bathroom and no water."

    "The view of the lake is nice and there are plenty of spots to the right down the road. The farther back you go, the rougher the road gets."

    2. Sunny Ridge RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Jordan Valley, OR
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 586-2870

    $45 / night

    3. Silver City Campground

    3 Reviews
    Murphy, ID
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 896-5912

    "Free campsites right on the edge of town next to creek. The ride up is worth it!"

    "The drive back there takes a little while and the roads are narrow. Cows all over the town. The historical buildings date back to the 1890's and earlier."

    4. Succor Creek Reservoir Dispersed Camping

    1 Review
    Jordan Valley, ID
    15 miles

    "Turn on the dirt road left just as you are nearing the Oregon State Line. If you crossed over the line, turn around."

    5. BLM - Cow Lakes Campground

    1 Review
    Jordan Valley, OR
    16 miles
    +1 (541) 473-3144

    "Upon further investigation with the great "theDyrt" app, I see that we should have approached from the south of Jordan Valley on Danner Loop Road off of the 95 highway, and then north on Lower Cow Creek"

    6. Jordan Craters Area of Environmental Concern

    1 Review
    Jordan Valley, OR
    24 miles
    +1 (541) 473-3144

    "This place is a HUGE lava flow (extinct) that covers thousands of acres of land in eastern Oregon. It is about an hour of the main road on gravel roads that are in good shape."

    7. Celebration Park

    12 Reviews
    Melba, ID
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 495-2745

    $2 - $5 / night

    "It is remote and wild with non-stop views from every site and many outdoor activities nearby."

    "Sites are next to the river and have amazing views of the surrounding terrain.

    Trash cans are located at each designated site as well as a level area to set up."

    8. Swan Falls - Idaho Power

    16 Reviews
    Murphy, ID
    38 miles
    Website

    "Located just a 40 minute drive from the city of Boise, this campground is the perfect quick getaway."

    "Great scenery and easy access to needed amenities. We pulled in setup camp could fish, hike, and enjoy other activities within minutes."

    9. The Rock Stage Stop - BLM Dispersed

    1 Review
    Marsing, ID
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 896-5912

    "this is an Old Stage Stop where they would leave feed up on top of the rocks and other supplies to keep them away from animals in Indians the location I have shared is the location of the old hotel. look"

    10. Rockville Headstone Dispersed Camping

    1 Review
    Marsing, ID
    26 miles
    Website

    "Nice flat spot with a wide view all around. Its got a few old headstones from the 1800's. Was easily accessible with a 2wd sedan. Good sleeping surface despite dead grass."

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  • Lustley The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    center point rv park

    Great place

    I'm very polite up front. Nice individuals bend over backwards to help you. Even though they didn't have any spots available, they're more helpful, very kind

  • Heather K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Antelope Reservoir

    Quiet and Peaceful

    I spent one night here but would have enjoyed more. Plenty of bird watching. It’s open range so drive slow on the road in. You’ll see random cows. There’s pit toilets and good Starlink signal here. No cell service at all. Very quiet and peaceful.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Snake River RV Resort

    Nice, Relaxing

    I really can't add much more about this place except that I felt relaxed, enjoyed the grass, shade, views and staff friendliness. The other reviews provide all the plusses I would have stated. I added some pictures that hadn't been shared yet.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Riverside RV Park

    Small, Open, City-Owned

    While staying at another Homedale-local RV park, I found this park while exploring the town. There weren't any reviews, so I thought I'd help out and at least provide some basic information. There are about 10 pull-through sites and a couple back-in sites. All of them have water and 30/50 service. There's a dump station on site for a donation of $5. The site fee is signed as $25/night; it seems that self-registering is the only way, as it also appears to be on a first-come basis. There is a single building with restroom/shower for men & women. Not especially clean though. No laundry, but I saw a laundromat in town. The entire park is gravel, no shade. There's a public road along the river, between the river and Park. It also appears that the riverfront and boat launch are public, and not under any control of the park itself. The City park next door is a gem! Not much shade, but the grass is green and inviting. While I was there, I saw someone throwing Frisbee into baskets mounted on posts throughout the park. Next to the park is the (presumably) high school football/track stadium. I imagine the entire area, from the riverfront, the RV park, stadium and parking lots are all City-owned. I didn't see any camp host, manager or maintenance person, but there were two rigs on site that hadn't moved in a while. If it's City owned, a possibility for questions and issues might be City Hall, in town (3-minute drive from park).

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Sunny Ridge RV Park

    Okay For A Short Stay

    Sunny Ridge is okay, I guess, but the heat, no shade, the FLIES, FLIES AND MORE FLIES, are really wearing on my patience. It's good for those that are gone most of the day, like hunting or exploring. It’s also right off Hwy 95, right off the highway, my spot about 50’ away. It’s loud. There’s some shade provided to a few sites, but I’m not in one of those. Shade sites are few: 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14 and maybe 15, sites 2 and 10 are partial shade. There’s some green grass/weeds, but the site I’m in is dirt with some brown scrub. It’s dusty and muddy when it gets wet. The town is too small to support a grocery store but the convenience and small hardware stores have some basics. I paid$45 for a miniature hack saw and three ¾” x 3’ pieces of pvc pipe to fix my trailer pantry shelves. This entire area is geared, right now, for hunters; antelope season just opened and I’m sure deer and other game seasons will also open soon. Internet works well, no issues. T-Mobile works great. Restrooms/showers are fine but dated. Restroom/shower only allow for one at a time. Laundry room has two sets of W/Ds, but only one set is operational. Quail abound here, fun to watch. Full hookups, but the spot where I was (#40) only had a 50A connection. My 50A-30A converter fixed it quickly.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    River Haven RV Park

    Never Heard Back From Them

    I thought I'd give this place a try, even though there were no reviews. From the pics on the website, it seemed like worth a chance. I called using the number on The Dyrt, but it wasn't a working number. I got on the campground website, found a different number to call (they don't take reservations online) and it was answered by a machine which directed me to use their email to send them an 'ask,' showing my interest in staying there. They were supposed to respond with an application for me to complete and send back in, for their approval. It's been two days and I haven't received a response from them. Lots of hoops to park for a few nights! Good luck to anyone else who tries.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Antelope Reservoir

    Beautiful View

    View is gorgeous and it's perfectly quiet. Road leading in is gravel but extremely easy and well packed down. I was the only one here but there's fire pits and enough room for bigger rigs.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Celebration Park

    Waterfront camping

    Here at the beginning of July. Only two other campers. Very hot. 100 degrees. Too hot to do anything. There are few river access points. River is slow moving. Refreshing to sit in. Very quiet camping but dirt roads and a little tricky to get into camp area. Not paved.

  • B
    Jun. 18, 2025

    Snake River RV Resort

    Great area with solid camping arrangements

    Staff was super friendly and helpful. Grounds are well kept and river access is abundant. Lots of full timers but all were very nice and willing to chat and interact. Sites were spacious and large trees were in abundance. Grass was well maintained and a slight bit soggy in places, but this did not create any issues. Large pavilion area on the river is great for large groups. 

    All in all, a very nice location with great staff and large areas to enjoy while on walks or just while sitting back in a lawn chair. 

    Definitely will visit again!

Guide to Jordan Valley

Dispersed camping options around Jordan Valley, Oregon include several undeveloped sites at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 feet across high desert terrain. This remote southeastern Oregon region experiences temperature extremes with summer highs frequently exceeding 90°F and winter lows dropping below freezing. Road access to most camping locations requires traveling on unpaved routes that can become impassable during wet conditions.

What to do

Explore ancient lava formations: Jordan Craters Area of Environmental Concern contains thousands of acres of volcanic terrain. "This place is a HUGE lava flow (extinct) that covers thousands of acres of land in eastern Oregon. It is about an hour of the main road on gravel roads that are in good shape. It is beautiful and mysterious," reports one visitor who found lava tube caves to explore.

Fishing for multiple species: At Antelope Reservoir, campers can fish directly from shore. "We enjoyed watching the pelicans and geese and antelope, and even a wandering coyote," notes one camper who spent a holiday weekend at the reservoir. The reservoir supports multiple fish species and draws waterfowl.

Visit ghost towns: Historic mining settlements near camping sites offer glimpses into the area's past. "Getting there is interesting down a winding dirt road, but worth the trip to find all the trees in the middle of a desert. The landscape is this breathtaking mix of trees and rock formations and sagebrush," writes a visitor to Silver City, where preserved 19th-century buildings remain.

What campers like

Solitude and quiet: Succor Creek Reservoir Dispersed Camping provides isolation rarely found at developed campgrounds. A regular visitor notes, "This may not be for most campers but if you are a desert rat like myself, who loves to get AWAY FROM ALL, You will be very pleased!" Many sites around Jordan Valley feature similar privacy.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The high desert ecosystem supports diverse animal species. "We stayed here over the labor day weekend, and even though others were around, it was completely quiet and serene the entire time. We enjoyed watching the pelicans and geese and antelope, and even a wandering coyote," describes a camper at Antelope Reservoir.

Night sky observation: Minimal light pollution creates exceptional stargazing conditions. "I recommend taking a hike at dark across the bridge and up the Mesa and stargaze," advises a visitor to Celebration Park, where dark skies and elevated viewpoints enhance astronomical viewing.

What you should know

Road conditions can be challenging: Access to most camping sites requires driving on unpaved roads. "The road into the campground is a gravel road about a mile from 95. The road is passable for travel trailers," reports a camper at Antelope Reservoir, though conditions vary significantly based on recent weather.

Cell service limitations: Coverage varies dramatically across the region. "Good cell reception with ATT and TMobile, but Verizon had absolutely zero service," notes a visitor to Antelope Reservoir, while another camper reports, "No service with Verizon" at the same location. Many remote sites have no service with any carrier.

Seasonal considerations: The Rock Stage Stop and similar dispersed sites have weather-dependent accessibility. "Weather permitting and as long as there's not too much snow in the winter which is pretty unlikely because they do try to keep it cleared however if a snowstorm comes through it could be a day or two before somebody could get to it," explains a camper about this historic site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Jordan Valley campgrounds?

Amenities vary widely across Jordan Valley area campgrounds. Celebration Park offers basic boondocking with bathrooms, a visitors center, picnic tables, fire rings, and an interpretive walk. For RV travelers, Rivers Edge RV Park provides online reservations and access to the Snake River for water activities. Indian Creek Campground at Lake Owyhee State Park has managed sites but no cell reception, creating a true unplugged experience. Dispersed camping options like Succor Creek typically offer minimal to no amenities, requiring self-sufficiency. For a unique experience, Given's Hot Springs features a clean, healing pool with friendly owners and comfortable camping areas.

When is the best season for camping in Jordan Valley?

The optimal camping season in Jordan Valley runs from late spring through early fall (May to September). Summer offers ideal conditions for water activities at McCormack Campground — Lake Owyhee State Park, which is excellent for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing. Spring (April-May) brings moderate temperatures and blooming wildflowers, making it perfect for hiking and photography. Fall (September-October) offers cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. Winter camping is challenging due to cold temperatures and potential snow, especially in higher elevations. North Fork Campground and other remote sites may have limited accessibility during winter months.

Where can I find camping spots near Jordan Valley, Oregon?

Jordan Valley offers several camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. BLM - Cow Lakes Campground is accessible via Danner Loop Road off Highway 95, south of Jordan Valley. For spectacular views, Slocum Creek (Leslie Gulch) Campground near the Owyhee Reservoir provides free camping with fire rings, shelters, and tables. Other options include North Fork Campground on the Owyhee Scenic Byway, Succor Creek Reservoir for dispersed camping near the Oregon-Idaho border, and Lake Owyhee State Park campgrounds. Antelope Reservoir offers free camping with basic facilities, while adventurous campers can find dispersed sites throughout the surrounding BLM land.

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