Best Tent Camping near Lakeview, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Lakeview, OR (28)
1. Cave Lake Campground
Lakeview, Oregon1 Review•6 Photos•23 SavesThe Campground at Cave Lake is little used and the perfect place for a week-end or week long getaway.
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2. Happy Camp
Paisley, Oregon2 Reviews•2 Photos•10 SavesLocated one hour five minutes of Paisley, Oregon, Happy Camp is a developed campground ideally located along peaceful Dairy Creek. The stream flows through the middle of the campground, offering fishing opportunities for rainbow trout. At 5289 feet in elevation, this alpine campground features nine camping sites. All campsites include picnic tables and fire rings, but no garbage receptacles. * Remember to “pack it in, pack it out.” There are three vault toilets, and two water spigots. Fresh water is also available at Clear Springs Forest Camp, about 1.5 miles to the west on Forest Service Road 047. Besides fishing, hiking on the nearby trails, and relaxing at Happy Camp, you can toss horseshoes (bring your own) into the horseshoe pits or picnic under the historic shelters. The picnic shelters were built in the 1930’s by Civilian Conservation Corps.
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3. Fremont National Forest Holbrook Reservoir Forest Camp
Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon2 Reviews•5 Photos•31 SavesHolbrook Reservoir, 35 minutes southeast of Bly, Oregon, is an ideal destination if you’re seeking a quiet, forested setting for fishing and leisure. Holbrook Reservoir is one of three major points of interest in the Lofton Recreation Area. The reservoir is stocked on a rotational basis. There is a boat ramp and dock, and boats with electric motors are permitted. Ponderosa pines dominate the landscape and make for a cool and shady campground. Holbrook Reservoir features four designated campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, grates and two vault toilets. There are about eight dispersed sites throughout the campground that have no amenities. This is a popular campground during hunting season in the fall. In the winter, snowmobilers often ride their snowmobiles from Quartz Mountain Sno-Park to Holbrook Reservoir. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
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5. Clear Spring Forest Camp
Paisley, Oregon1 Review•3 SavesClear Springs is located one hour 10 minutes southwest of Paisley, Oregon. Clear Springs, elevation 5400 feet, is an undeveloped forest camp situated right along Dairy Creek. There is one picnic table, fire ring, and one vault toilet, including a variety of dispersed camping spaces. This camp is primarily used by hunters during hunting season. You can fish for rainbow trout in Dairy Creek. There is also a natural spring that bubbles up about 1/4 mile down the road from the camp. Alert : There is no no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Also, there is no garbage service. Remember to “pack it in, pack it out.”
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6. Corral Creek
Paisley, Oregon1 Review•3 SavesThe Corral Creek campground, located at the base of the Gearhart MountainWilderness 45 minutes northeast of Bly, Oregon, offers six campsites in a rustic lodgepole pine and meadow setting. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and there is one vault toilet. The creek flows along the edge of the campground, and is fishable when the water level is sufficient. This campground is an excellent location for access to the wilderness trail system, including the trailhead for Lookout Rock and Blue Lake (Trail 100). The trailhead lies about a half-mile from Corral Creek campground. You can do an out and back hike or horseback ride to the Palisades, about three miles round trip. Or, head to Blue Lake for a short backpacking excursion, about 18 miles round trip. Besides wilderness users, this campground is popular with hunters during hunting season. June and July are heavy mosquito months so bring bug spray. There no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
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7. Twin Springs Campground- Lakeview, OR
Be the first to review!Lakeview, Oregon•12 SavesLocated 40 minutes southeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Twin Springs campground offers three peaceful campsites at 6,300 feet elevation. Twin Springs gurgles up in the center of the forest camp amid tall ponderosa pine, white fir, and aspen trees. There is a lush riparian understory along the creek and bright wildflowers in the late spring and summer. Amenities at Twin Springs include picnic tables and fire grates, and one vault toilet. Visitors can enjoy bird watching, wildlife viewing (deer are common) and hiking on the Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail, located two miles west and accessed near Rogger Meadow. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
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8. Deadhorse Lake
Paisley, Oregon1 Review•3 SavesDeadhorse Lake is located one hour 20 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon situated on Deadhorse Lake, a high-mountain lake with grassy and pebble beaches. The lake, elevation 7372 feet, spans 31 acres and is stocked with rainbow trout. There are nine tent and trailer sites, all with picnic tables and fire grills. It also features seven group campsites; some larger sites are located further from the lakeshore. There is also a hand pump for potable water. Deadhorse Lake, great for fishing, swimming, and boating (non-motorized or electric motors only), features a boat launch and separate day use area. All camping is first-come, first-served, and weekends and holidays are generally full. Nearby access to the Lakes Trail System.
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9. Deep Creek Campground
Be the first to review!Lakeview, Oregon•4 SavesDeep Creek campground is located in the South Warner Mountains, one hour 25 minutes southeast of Lakeview, Oregon. This site offers rustic camping in a ponderosa pine, cottonwood, and aspen setting. Colorful wildflowers are abundant in spring and early summer. It is a popular camp in the fall for hunters. Amenities include four campsites along the creek, each with picnic tables and fire grates, and one vault toilet. There are fishing, wildlife viewing and hiking opportunities. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
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10. Dismal Creek
Be the first to review!Lakeview, OregonThe Dismal Creek Forest Camp has been decommissioned.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Lakeview
96 Reviews of 28 Lakeview Campgrounds
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Teresa A.
Guide
Wild Goose Meadows RV Park
Overnight stop
After a long day of driving in various weather conditions, we found this gem of a spot. Called ahead and the host had everything waiting for us in the afternoon-hours check-in spot. Vela got her first taste of playing in the snow. Nice facilities.
William J.Guide
Summer Lake Hot Springs
Clear sky's, hot water.
Clean campground with amazing views from the bathhouse. Full hookups on level pads and cabins if you left your rv at home. Hint. Take a warm, fluffy robe and good sandals for your walk to and from the soaking pools.
- William J.Guide
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.
Shonni N.
Traveler
Camas Sno-Park
Oregon SnoParks are great!
Large paved surface with pit toilets that is free for overnight use when no-park permits aren't required (required November 1st to April 30th). Near Hwy 140 but was quiet.
- jjohn M.Guide
Camas Sno-Park
Large parking area with pit toilets
A good place to camp for the night, without having to drive up up steep windy road to more established campgrounds.
- jjohn M.Guide
Lake County Fairgrounds
Convenient but stark
A good choice if all you want is a place to park for the night. $15 for dry camping, $20 for electric, $25 for water. Free WiFi $5 Dump station Good for dry weather, the parking lot will probably be muddy if wet.
Greg D.GuideWild Goose Meadows RV Park
Convenient overnighter
This place is under new ownership and they claim to be sprucing up the place. This may be so, but the restrooms are in need of repair, no electric outlets in bathrooms and one small sink, primitive mirror and a board shelf, no vanity, two out of three toilets in the ladies room are out of service and my wife said it smells awful. She spoke to another camper about it and they said they reported it earlier and nothing has been done yet. A little road noise but not too bad at night. Some shaded areas and all gravel. No fire rings or picnic tables. I’m assuming gas fire pit only as there are no fire rings
- Nancy M.
Scout
Oregon Outback RV Park
FANTASTIC place to camp with Family in RV or tent
Absolutely fantastic experience at Oregon Outback RV Park! We recently had the pleasure of hosting our family reunion here, and I can’t say enough about how perfect it was. The owners went above and beyond by reserving the entire park exclusively for our family, creating a private and intimate setting that made our reunion truly special. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how clean and well-maintained the entire site was. The stunning view of Abert Rim added to the charm, and being nestled among the trees made for a picturesque and serene backdrop to our stay. But what truly set Oregon Outback RV Park apart was the warmth and kindness of the owners. They were not only incredibly accommodating but also genuinely wonderful people who made us feel right at home. Their hospitality was a highlight of our stay and added an extra layer of joy to our gathering. If you’re looking for a great family camp experience, look no further. Oregon Outback RV Park is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of cleanliness, charm, and heartfelt service. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to create lasting memories with our loved ones. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable and delightful camping experience!
Kirsten G.Guide
Fish Lake Resort
Peaceful
We are traveling in a 20’ van. We are at lake view. Big rigs around us, but we dont feel crowded. Trails around. Fishing and just relaxing
Bathrooms (showers and toilet) are close. Need some update but I have seen worst
Has a cafe. Havent been there for food but at check in looked pretty good
- Kirsten G.Guide
Sully's RV Park
Great spot when passing thru
Needed a place while heading north. Easy to find. Inexpensive free shower and had access to do laundry. Worked well for our camper van.
Close to the wild refuge. Walked the 3 mile loop before heading out of town. Super close
Casino is also within a few miles. Penny slots
Robin K.TravelerFish Lake Resort
Nice area
Check in was very slow. The person checking everyone in also had to make coffee drinks and ring in diner sales. I was skipped over for someone else who rushed the line to check in. The store is not well stocked but has some useful items. The boats could use some attention and a fire extinguisher would be a good idea. The gentleman who helped us get the boat out and dock it was very nice! Campfires not allowed right now which is understandable with the fire risks. They have a shower for quarters and a two stall bathroom which are very small. The lake is beautiful!
mike W.Traveler
Mud Creek Campground
Nice spot just unbearable with mosquitoes
It’s a nice spot for a night but plan to stay inside the entire time. When I pulled up people were leaving and told me it’s infested with mosquitoes to the point they’d rather go into town and get a hotel for the night. If you dare to go outside you’ll be eaten alive spray or not I tried. I’m from a rural farm town in Alabama. We get a good amount of mosquitoes down south but this is out of this world. Oregon should look into spraying the area truly.
I’d also like to add I’m towing a 30 foot TT and my roof was touching The tree branches on the way in. I would not recommend a 5th wheel or anything longer. It’s tight.
Edit: after I got to my next spot I noticed tears on my rubber roof. Highly recommend no 5th wheels and tts be extra careful if you decide to try and boondock here.
- LLelandGuide
Horseglade Trailhead Campground
Off grid in the Fremont-Winema National Forest
I stayed here on the first night of the Oregon Outback. It is a very small simple designated camping area with a very clean pit toilet and a few picnic tables but nothing else.
A few loggers and Forest service trucks passed on the road, but mostly traffic was cyclists.
Listened to birds and coyotes and enjoyed being under the canopy of stars. Great little spot.
- ggary E.Scout
Plum Valley Campground
Plum Valley
We pulled in a 16ft camp trailer with no problem. Plenty of camp sites to choose from. There are a lot of trees to navigate with larger trailers. 19 ft trailer may be the max. Very peaceful
Bill T.Guide
Drews Creek
Quiet and small
A small quiet campground near, but not on Drews creek. Only space for about 4 maybe 5 RVs. All sites great for tents. There are no services - no water, no electric, no dump. It does have two very nice and clean modern pit toilets. We had no cell service.
Ashley F.
LegendFish Lake Resort
New Listing
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.
- Greg B.
Ranger
Hart Mountain Hot Springs
Beautiful High-Desert Relaxation
After seeing the eclipse earlier that morning, I set out to find THIS well-known camping/hot spring area. A beautiful drive through Plush OR, then up, up, and away onto the Hart Mountain Plateau. The overview of Warner Valley is epic. Follow the easy 'dyrt' road through the Refuge Headquarters and continue on the well-marked Hot Springs Rd. You will arrive at a parking area with an information kiosk. Camping is split into a north & south area. There are some walk-in tenting spots to the north. The spots are well-marked and fairly large. A family kindly allowed me to share one with them. I was able to find 3 hot springs, one sheltered and 'developed' by a stone wall, concrete, and a ladder into the deep warm water (98-100 degrees?) The other two are completely natural and easy to find on the short trail between the camping areas. These are shallow, but warmer (102-104?). Do not be surprised if people are enjoying the springs 'au natural'. A ranger did swing by to verify that all campers were in designated spots. No camping in the parking lot. Night skies were pitch black without the Moon.
Overall, a wonderful spot to escape to :-)
Jake C.Legend
Camp Freedom
Tons of Outdoors Activities Around
Jake from the Dyrt here! Camp Freedom has a prime location for those who enjoy the outdoors, check out the list of nearby activities to do during your stay! Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!
Bragi1 E.ScoutPlum Valley Campground
Ideal campground
Came here for the eclipse and had no trouble on the roads. Free campsites with vault toilets, tables, and fire pits. Enjoyed the sound of the river while camping.
Mama J.GuideSummer Lake Hot Springs
Oasis
Beautiful spot in the desert the pool and soaking pools are amazing camping was clean everyone super chill incredible views they are fixing and adding new changing areas in the pool area
- Cherie C.Guide
Oregon Outback RV Park
Excellent! Beautiful views, friendly owners.
We stayed here when we were sunstone hunting. It was a last-minute reservation and when we first called they didn't have a spot for us. Emily called back quickly and let us know she managed to make it work for us. They are the sweetest people ever!
The perfect spot to come home to after a long day of rockhounding.
We are going back again in two weeks for a five day stay!
- LLori F.Traveler
Fremont National Forest Holbrook Reservoir Forest Camp
Really Nice - Waterfront Sites
Lots of mosquitoes but worth it. Sites were large and toilets were clean. Don’t just stop at the first section like we did, there are sites along the back of the lake too, go past the 1st lot with the bathrooms (don’t take the sand road, take the next right after that) and follow until you find a site you like.
- DDurango H.Guide
Junipers Reservoir RV Resort
Tranquil, beautiful spot
Beautiful spot, quiet, west of Lakeview approximately 11 miles. Easy to access, sites close together, bathrooms with showers very clean. Friendly accommodating staff.
Laura M.Legend
Stough Reservoir Campground
Roads not cleared at this time! (early May 2023)
Not much to report here, other than be aware of snow in May. We tried to get to this campground but were blocked by too much snow in the road. Other than the snow the road was in good condition and easy to drive in our class c. The website lists the status for this campground as “area not cleared,” so presumably if you have a vehicle that can get through the snow, then you’re ok to go camp here.
Also as of Spring 2023 there will be a $15/night fee, so no longer free. Zero cell service here.
- Laura M.Legend
Cedar Pass Campground
Great and Free
Sweet little free USFS campground that is open (previous review and Google maps list this as permanently closed). Campground is free and first come first serve. It’s very basic- there are picnic benches and fire pits at each site, as well as several pit toilets throughout the campground, but otherwise there are no services. There’s no host and no trash service and the sites aren’t even marked or numbered.
The Verizon phone had basically no service, just some sporadic in and out, but practically unusable. The cell booster didn’t help. The ATT phone has some service, not great, but usable for texting and light browsing.
The creek runs right through the campground and some of the sites are just right on the water. The sound of the creek drowns out most of the noise from the road (except for the big trucks), so you have the perfect scenario of easy access from the road but not much road noise. There were no other campers when we stayed here on a Saturday in mid May. One person was here to walk her dogs for a bit but otherwise we had the whole place to ourselves. There was still some snow on the ground and it looks like there’s a second entrance to the east but that road was blocked by snow. The website says that the vehicle limit is 17ft, but I’m not sure why. We had plenty of room for our 26ft class c. I could see large class As or 5th wheels having trouble navigating the narrow forest roads.
Steve N.Traveler
Mile High Trailer and RV Park
Easy stop
We were driving through and didn't make it to our next destination due to weather. Making a reservation on the road was easy online. Got our spot number and just pulled in and plugged into the power. Not much here but you get power, water, sewer and trash. Great little RV spot. You need to back in though. Only 6 spots here.
- Greg B.Ranger
Jones Crossing Forest Camp
Great Spot, remote & on creek
On the advise of the store clerk, to avoid Burners, I went 8.5 miles south on FS33 from Paisley. Easy to find & easy road, 8 spots with 1 pit toilet (super clean). Right on Chewaucan River, it was a perfect spot. Only negative was that there was NO POTABLE WATER. Not a big deal. No cell service. Big beautiful & aromatic Jeffrey pines.
Guide to Lakeview
Tent camping near Lakeview, Oregon offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, surrounded by stunning landscapes and serene environments. With various campgrounds available, outdoor enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and enjoy the great outdoors.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Dairy Point, you'll find essential amenities like drinking water and toilets, making your stay comfortable.
- Deep Creek Campground allows fires and welcomes pets, perfect for a cozy evening with your furry friend.
- For a more rustic experience, Twin Springs Campground offers a free camping experience with picnic tables and toilets, though it lacks drinking water.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20
- Camping at Overton Reservoir Forest Camp is budget-friendly, with no fees for tent sites, making it an excellent choice for cost-conscious campers.
- Can Springs Campground offers a low-cost option for those looking to enjoy the beauty of Fremont-Winema National Forest.
- At Cottonwood Complex, you can camp for free, allowing you to spend more on your outdoor adventures.
Explore local activities and attractions
- Fishing and swimming are popular at Cave Lake Campground, where you can enjoy stunning views and a crystal-clear lake.
- Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the access to trails near Moss Meadows Horse Camp, perfect for exploring the beautiful landscapes of the area.
- The scenic surroundings of Vee Lake Trailhead & Campground make it an ideal spot for stargazing and enjoying the tranquility of nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lakeview, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lakeview, OR is Cave Lake Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.
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