Best Dispersed Camping near Lorane, OR

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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Lorane

29 Reviews of 8 Lorane Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Beautiful, secluded, lots and lots of bugs!

    My husband and I were looking for a place to camp close to the coast during 4th of July weekend when every other campground was full. It was a nice drive, saw maybe 2 other cars the whole night. Our site backed right up to a little creek. The only downfall was the flys and bugs were killer - there were huge horseflies everywhere

  • Kelda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Hult Pond

    Nice (except solar/starlink)

    Pretty busy spot - even early on a weekday. I found a pretty pulloff area, but quickly realized it's no good if you rely on cell service, solar and/or starlink due to the tree coverage. Ended up staying for one night. I would recommend if you're looking for somewhere to come and disconnect from the world. Just not over holidays or weekends.

    GPS: 44.248357, -123.495729

  • Dillon & Soren A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Jun. 6, 2024

    Hult Pond

    Beautiful but no cell service for miles

    We have a 38 foot rv. We got stuck in a ditch. Rv almost tipped over trying to u turn… if you go down the main lower path you will find a area big enough to u turn! Dont do it until then! Other wise a wonderful time. So many many many bugs though at the area we stayed ar

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Mar. 18, 2024

    Hult Pond

    Good spot!

    About an 1 hour from Corvallis but worth it if you can go at a good time! No service but great from a seclusion! So remember all games and firewood you need!!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Nov. 15, 2023

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Elliott Primitive Campsites

    The Elliott State Forest has more than 550 miles of roads and trails, but only a primary network has been maintained over the past 10 years since the 90,000 acre area was shut down with environmental lawsuits. Many of these roads lead to excellent camping sites, including old lookouts, fishing holes, secluded springs, and an undeveloped campground favored by local mudrunners. Met organization has worked with the local Community College the past seven years regarding recreational research on the Elliott, with our most recent (and likely final) focus being on historic trails and primitive campsites. The pandemic caused much of this work to be documented on student-level videos, indexed on YouTube: http://www.orww.org/Elliott\_Forest/Recreation/index.html and https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1JyKCHg2GmHjLtQzXXDks4Rb-LE9HoJ-

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Hult Pond

    Secluded Pond Great for a Quick stay

    Great spot for a quick stay. There are only a few flat spots for RVs but quite a few decent spots for tent camping next to the pond. The west side of the pond has at least 2 spots that are a good distance away from the others. At the moment, no fires or barbecues allowed but propane stoves and lanterns are fine. Look for Bandits blue squeaky disk! We lost it and never found it.

  • McQuaid F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Aug. 24, 2023

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Beutiful but not the best for tent camping

    This was beautiful but the only options were on the side of the gravel road. There were a few of these pull outs along the road but the road did have a few other cars driving by.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Beautiful spots, make sure to download a map

    Needed a last minute to car camp that was close to the coast, found these dispersed sites online and figured it try it out. There was surprisingly multiple spots that I had cell service (AT&T) so I was able to navigate myself around through a satellite map. Lots of nice spots with good views, just takes a bit of driving around to find the perfect one. Didn’t see anyone up there and I was there from Tuesday to Wednesday. Hope to return at some point! Just beware some of the side roads are a bit overgrown and can scratch up your car.

  • Matthew Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Jul. 17, 2023

    Hult Pond

    Nice Place

    Decent spots with Fire Pits off the lake. Bathrooms not too far of a drive/walk if needed. Lots of people earlier in the day. All the good ones were taken, later around 6pm a perfect one opened up and we jumped on it.

  • Brandon A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Camp
    Dec. 23, 2022

    Saddle Camp

    Solitude

    It's best if you have four wheel drive or all wheel drive. Wouldn't recommend going in the winter months or rainy season. It is a very fun drive though taxing and it is slow going. But was out there it is complete quiet and solitude. And make sure you stock up on anything you need cuz there's nothing there

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Sep. 23, 2022

    Hult Pond

    Beautiful Campsites along Pond

    Campsite: was lovely

    Location: about 20 feet from the road where we parked, right along the pond. 

    Things people may want to be aware of: there were a few logging trucks and such using the road by the campsite, the bathrooms were not super close to the site, and campfires are not permitted.

  • Daisee Mae S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Very Steep

    We stayed all day but decided not to stay a night. Our day stay was due to the road being too steep for my 1993 truck camper. It got too hot and blew the transmission, made a nice long trail in the steep road.

    We made it to the 6 mile marker, where a nice couple of people stopped and went into town for us to get what we needed to not be stranded.

    If we could have drove further up I’m sure our experience would have been different.

  • Brandon A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Sep. 20, 2022

    Hult Pond

    Great quite area

    I love heading out that way. I have seen reviews of the place talking about tweaker the place but I have not had any encounters with anyone like that. And I love that it is dispersed camping all around there. I travel a little bit up the creek past the pond. Beautiful area a good fishing.

  • Miranda M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Hult Pond

    Not bad

    We got there a little after noon and the hood spots were taken that are on the lake. However I drove further up and camped at H5. It was a lot more private, and we had the creek to ourselves.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Hult Pond

    Great private lakefront sites

    The sites are sling the right side of the of the road, the road that leads along the left (west side) of the lake. There are several sites, we stayed in H2, which is painted on the road. It's a short 30 feet walk to the site from the parking spot. We had a lakefront site which was private and spacious. There was easy access to the lake, which us full of jumping fish. We had a great time, people were friendly and it was relatively quiet. We are glad to have made the trip to "Horton Lake". Definitely recommended.

  • Caroline E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Worth the drive

    Very secluded but spacious sites. From the start of Marlow Creek Road to where I chose to camp was 8.5 miles. There are several forks in the road that you can follow to more campsites, but I opted to camp right off the main road. I was the only car out there. Really beautiful spots aside from the trash that was unfortunately scattered in several sites. Worth the long drive in.

  • Brandon A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Sep. 27, 2021

    Hult Pond

    Great spot with lots of dispersed camping

    I read some of the reviews when deciding to go there or not. I am so glad that I decided to go ahead and go instead of listening to the reviews. I had no issues with Tweakers wasn't harassed by anybody or anything like that. All the people we ran into very nice very courteous and we ended up camping just up the creek a little bit and it just the first sight. The area is beautiful lots of privacy and the fishing was pretty decent caught three largemouth bass.

  • Ed M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    May. 28, 2021

    Hult Pond

    Quiet

    It was a nice Abe quiet place to chill for a few days. Will go back.

    No hook ups, but you can access the river.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    May. 4, 2021

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Nice secluded separate areas to camp with gorgeous views

    You have to drive some winding forest service roads to get to a spot then find one on or near the road but there's a couple good camp spots.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Hult Pond

    The wrong sort of nostalgia

    Our weekend at Hult Pond was unforgettable. I know because I have tried.

    Disbursed camp sights sprawl along this man made log pond and nightmarish horror movie set along a footpath seamingly designed to dump its evening travelers into the muck that is Hult Pond. Jagged old logs poke out of the stagnant water as a reminder that someone used to get paid to spend the day here.

     If this doesn’t sound like the most picturesque of settings I would direct you to the strange log loading equipment rusting just on the forbidden side of a gated barbed wire fence. Upon closer inspection you see what must be tetanus’s way of luring barefoot boys and girls into a summer of drooling lockjaw.

    The access road is a still functioning rock quarry road that hosts a never ending parade of old rattling dump trucks and loaders. Nothing says ,”getting away from the hustle and bustle”  quite like a convoy barrelling down a narrow road spilling basketball sized boulders before returning bouncing back up  empty and clearly attempting to meet a quota.

    The whole thing gave me an uneasy sense of nostalgia. Reminding me of the days we would gather by the dozens with red solo cups full of Hams. We would drink ourselves into a vomiting delirium in a parking lot off some old logging road. We would wake up with profanities drawn on our faces as punishment for succumbing to alcohol poisoning sooner than at least one of our classmates. 

    In fact I believe that’s exactly what the 58 kids in the campsite right next to ours we’re doing each night of our trip.

    The girls  learned all sorts of colorful language and I believed, based on the way my ten year old son  was drooling that the tetanus had succeeded. I was not relieved to discover on our final morning, him wreaking of cheap beer and cigarettes and moaning how horrible he felt while proffering his undying love to a high school girl named Tiffany. 

    Not recommended.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Great and close to bandon

    We stayed for a night on our way down the coast. Nice and close to Bandon. No trouble accessing in our midsize suv. It was muddy at the site, and unfortunately, those before us left a lot of trash. Did my best to clean up when was left behind. There was a fire pit but we did not use it due to fire restrictions. Nice misty views over the trees in the morning.

  • Allie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elliott State Forest Dispersed
    Jul. 30, 2020

    Elliott State Forest Dispersed

    Beautiful and spacious dispersed camping in the mountains.

    Followed Marlow Creek road about 7 or 8 miles straight back until we reached the top of a hill. Cleared out from what looks to be trees that burned from a fire. Makes for amazing views. Definitely worth the bit of a long drive to get back here.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hult Pond
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Hult Pond

    Mediocre at best

    The views around the pond are very nice. Campsites are okay; some better than others. There's one bathroom facility but it's towards the entrance and the beginning of sites at the pond so be prepared with a shovel and TP. There are so many logging roads at this camp ground/mountain with dispersed camping available anywhere with flat ground you just might not be close to the pond. I went on a Friday and there were alot of people but the sites were spread out nicely you didn't really get bothered by anyone. My site was the last one by the water before it turns marshy though you could pass my site and drive for miles on logging roads. Fishing from shore is not advised; at least from my camp site. There's a large tree that runs out into the water which looks like a great place to fish but as you walk to the end of the log you'll see fishing lines all over. I lost 3 lures at that log and I think many others had too. Even watched one guy from camp try and fish there but he too got some snagged though he went in after them. A paddle boat or kayak is best; no motorized boats allowed. There's not a whole lot to do at this place. No trails that I could find so my dog and I walked on logging roads for a couple miles. This trip was spur of the moment and just wanted to get away for a night. I don't think I would come back. But some of the pictures and views were highlights of the trip.. there is a convenient store right before the entrance of the grounds though I never went but I'm sure you could get some essentials if forgotten.


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Guide to Lorane

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Lorane, Oregon, where nature meets tranquility. This area offers a variety of spots for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse themselves in the great outdoors.

Secluded Spots for Dispersed Campers

  • For a peaceful retreat, consider BLM Kentucky Falls Road, which provides a nice pull-off area for camping, allowing you to enjoy some solitude away from the crowds.
  • If you're seeking a picturesque setting, Hult Pond offers several flat spots for tent camping right next to the water, perfect for a serene getaway.
  • The Near Fawn Creek Campground (BLM) is known for its seclusion, making it an ideal choice for those wanting to escape into nature without the noise of other campers.

Activities While Free Camping Near Lorane

  • Enjoy fishing and exploring the natural beauty at Hult Pond, where you can unwind by the water and take in the scenic views.
  • For those who love hiking, the trails around Elliott State Forest Dispersed offer over 550 miles of roads and paths to explore, perfect for a day of adventure.
  • If you're looking for a unique experience, the Saddle Camp area provides a fun drive and complete solitude, ideal for those who want to disconnect from the world.

Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Lorane, Oregon

  • Be prepared for limited amenities at places like BLM Kentucky Falls Road, where there are no toilets or trash services, so plan accordingly.
  • When visiting Hult Pond, remember that cell service can be spotty due to tree coverage, making it a great spot to truly disconnect.
  • Always check road conditions before heading to Saddle Camp, as some areas may require a four-wheel-drive vehicle, especially during rainy seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Lorane, OR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Lorane, OR is Hult Pond with a 4-star rating from 14 reviews.

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