Best Glamping near Madras, OR

Pelton Park Campground in Madras houses popular glamping options with air-conditioned cabins and distinctive yomes (yurt domes) featuring bunkbeds and lake views. The Cove Palisades State Park Deschutes Campground and Redmond - Central Oregon KOA offer additional glamping accommodations in the area. Yomes and cabins include comfortable sleeping arrangements, climate control, and proximity to Lake Billy Chinook. These accommodations provide a luxury camping experience while maintaining access to traditional outdoor activities. Pelton Park's glamping units feature amenities not found in standard campsites, including heat, air conditioning, and proper beds with proximity to clean shower facilities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The yomes are small, 6 people and 2 dogs is tight and gear had to stay outside with that many people, but we all fit."

Generations of campers have enjoyed Pelton Park's glamping facilities, with recent upgrades expanding the resort-style camping experience. The park offers a swimming hole, playground, and amphitheater for children, while adults appreciate the on-site store, restaurant, and water equipment rentals. Glampers can rent kayaks, paddle boards, and other water sport equipment directly at the park. The nearby lake provides opportunities for fishing (with proper permits available at the store), boating, and water recreation. Canvas tent camping alternatives give visitors comfortable shelter while enjoying the outdoors. According to a camper, "The lake itself is beautiful, good fishing, and appreciate the 10mph speed limit throughout the majority of the lake." Domes and pods at these glamping sites remain accessible year-round, with most facilities open from April through September.

Best Glamping Sites Near Madras, Oregon (29)

    1. Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park

    25 Reviews
    Culver, OR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 546-3412

    $24 - $38 / night

    "Although, the water is nearby & there's bumper boats! Electricity, running water, showers, a fire pit, picnic table, a campstore, & firewood for sale."

    "This campground is near Lake Billy Chinook.  The campground is well maintained with lots of green grass and shade.  Some spots are better then others but the C loop had amazing views.  "

    2. Redmond - Central Oregon KOA

    16 Reviews
    Culver, OR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 546-3046

    "Many pull through spaces with full hookups and fire pit. Nice outdoor pool, playground, and the office/store was well stocked. Staff friendly on check in."

    "Redmond/Central Oregon KOA is such a beautiful place to come and camp. The views are incredible, and is one of the reasons why I really enjoy this place."

    3. Pelton Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Alder Springs, OR
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 325-5292

    $24 - $58 / night

    "Available to rent now are yomes (yurt domes) with bunkbeds and inexpensive lake view cabins with AC and heat."

    "The park is very family-friendly, with easy physical access to restrooms, the docks and playground equipment."

    4. Crooked River Ranch

    8 Reviews
    Terrebonne, OR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 923-1441

    "Restaurants on site as well. Central Oregon Views can’t be beat!"

    "Coin Laundry. Close to Smith Rock and other Central Oregon adventures. The only drawback is coin showers, so bring quarters or use your own."

    5. Trout Creek Campground Boat Ramp

    3 Reviews
    Alder Springs, OR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 416-6700

    $8 - $12 / night

    "very nice) pit toilets, or it could be due to the 14' clearance tunnel you need to pass through that limits some RVs, or it could be because of the rutted washboard gravel road that pleads for you to drive"

    "It's located right along the Deschutes River with a landing used by rafters and fishers. There are lots of trails and roads to walk on, so it would be easy to spend a few nights here."

    6. Tumalo State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Bend, OR
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 382-3586

    $24 - $80 / night

    "Biked from Madras. It was very worth the effort.."

    "Only a 10 minute drive from Bend, Tumalo offers a sophisticated camping experience."

    7. Deschute County Expo RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Redmond, OR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 585-1569

    $35 / night

    "With over a hundred concrete spaces, each with a grill, picnic table, water,sewer, and electric. But there’s more! Fantastic showers, laundry and friendly staff."

    "Our GPS and Waze wanted to take us to the Fair& Expo main gate, but we followed the website instructions to the RV park portion of the fairgrounds adjacent to the Juniper Golf Course."

    8. Black Butte Resort Motel & RV Park

    1 Review
    Culver, OR
    16 miles
    +1 (541) 595-6514

    "This place is quite, staff are pleasant, facilities are clean and convenient."

    9. Ochoco Lake County Park

    14 Reviews
    Prineville, OR
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 447-1209

    $10 - $25 / night

    "Cute small campground on a little hill overlooking a lake.  Tent sites by the lake's edge
    Very Clean bathrooms with code for campers. Pits for public areas. "

    "A shady spot to put up our tent was most welcome. This campground is well-maintained. The bathrooms are clean. The showers are hot and the host was friendly and helpful."

    10. Prineville Reservoir Main Campground — Prineville Reservoir State Park

    24 Reviews
    Prineville, OR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 447-4363

    $24 - $106 / night

    "The RV spot I reserved had good amenities such as electrical outlets, a water faucet, a picnic table and a fire pit."

    "Firewood and ice is available to purchase on site. bathrooms and showers were clean and well kept. Sites near the water have a nice breeze sometimes."

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Glamping Reviews near Madras, OR

316 Reviews of 29 Madras Campgrounds


  • K
    Sep. 4, 2016

    Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park

    Fun Times!

    This campground has it all, except water. Although, the water is nearby & there's bumper boats! Electricity, running water, showers, a fire pit, picnic table, a campstore, & firewood for sale. We only stayed two nights, but we had a great time. We went to nearby Richardson Rock Ranch & came back to the campground in the evenings. We will be coming back.

  • S
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Tumalo State Park Campground

    Convenient camping stop just 4 miles off the highway.

    Tumalo State Park gets only 3 stars from me because it was hot and crowded. Since its only 4 miles North of popular Bend, Oregon, its a convenient stop... but what I consider "pit stop camping," on my way to quieter destinations. They have good campground amenities for this: flush toilets, running water, showers. Its a pretty location, near many fun outdoor activities near and in Bend, but the sites were too crowded together for my taste. Note that, as in most of Oregon in high summer, open flames and camp fires are prohibited. It is a Red Flag zone, meaning there is a high danger of wildfires. In fact, as of last week (late July, 2018) you could see the smoke from several fires in the surrounding forests.

  • Jason S.
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Clear Lake Campground

    Beautiful lake, but no fishing

    The lake is not stocked with fish or even water anymore.  You can practically walk across.  Kayaks and canoe are great.  Nothing bigger. Running water was a plus. No Cell Service.

  • Brittany S.
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Tumalo State Park Campground

    Mainly RVs

    Showers, bathrooms, and running water are available. A tent site is $21/night with 1 car allowed. Additional cars are $7/night. There aren't any tent sites secluded from yurts and RVs, so you will be hearing generators run, though people did shut them off at 10. IMO, it's expensive for a tent site in a spot where you're surrounded by glampers.

  • Lisa K.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Pelton Park Campground

    Family campground on a fishing lake with amenities

    Generations of campers have stayed here, and if you have little ones, no doubt they'll want to continue the tradition. The park has experienced many improvements since the landslide transformed and closed it many years ago. Available to rent now are yomes (yurt domes) with bunkbeds and inexpensive lake view cabins with AC and heat. A swimming hole, playground and amphitheatre delight little campers, and a store/restaurant/rental business delight adults who run out of ice, beer, fishing tackle, or other necessities. Kayaks, paddle boards and other water sport equipment is available for rent. The lake is long and deep with Kokanee, Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout, but you'll need to make sure you purchase an Indian permit (available at the store) if you want to fish for them. Take a trolling boat up the narrows to the back of Round Butte Dam in the morning and rev up the engine for a mile of skiing area near Pelton Dam to cool off in the afternoon. This is a PGE park with on-site camp hosts and regular visits from the local law enforcement. You'll feel safe camping here solo or with your children. Quiet time is politely enforced. There is a community kitchen available for cooking or washing dishes and clean flush toilets and shower facilities are on site. Electrical hookups abound, even if you are tenting, you can bring an extension cord to recharge, light, or cool off your campsite.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2024

    Ochoco Lake County Park

    Cute small campground - Dry Camping

    Cute small campground on a little hill overlooking a lake.  Tent sites by the lake's edge. 
    Very Clean bathrooms with code for campers. Pits for public areas. 
    Since there are no RV services be prepared to hear some generators running occasionally.  Quiet hours 10PM-7AM.  Water is available but may not be close enough for a hose to your RV.  Most sites have good Starlink view of skies.

  • Marcus M.
    Jan. 15, 2021

    Olallie Lake Resort

    Correction

    There are a couple differences between the Olallie Lake Resort and its facilities vs The Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin. Although near to each other on the lake, and both managed by the  resort staff, the Guard Station Cabin is owed by the Forest Service. They do not allow pets in the cabin or in your car when you rent it. 

    The resort rents a number of rustic cabins themselves, along with two yurts, and operates a number of nearby campgrounds, the store, and the boat rentals.

    The Guard Station Cabin must be rented from Recreation.gov , and has much less basic facilities, kitchen with hot & cold running water.  Propane powered stove/oven,  refrigerator , and built in lights.  Pit toilet nearby,

    I believe the other reviews refer to the resort's cabins.

  • Dave H.
    Oct. 21, 2021

    Redmond - Central Oregon KOA

    Pretty nice

    Only spent one night there, but enjoyed the stay. Many pull through spaces with full hookups and fire pit. Nice outdoor pool, playground, and the office/store was well stocked. Staff friendly on check in. Quite a ways from Redmond for shopping or restaurants, but a really pretty setting.


Guide to Madras

Glamping accommodations near Madras, Oregon provide comfortable alternatives to traditional camping with climate-controlled units and modern amenities. Located in Central Oregon's high desert at approximately 2,300 feet elevation, this area experiences dramatic temperature fluctuations—often 30+ degrees between day and night, even in summer. Many accommodations remain open seasonally with most facilities operating from April through September due to cold winter conditions.

What to do

Fishing access: 10mph lake zones. At The Cove Palisades State Park, anglers can enjoy fishing in areas with speed restrictions that keep the water calm. "The lake itself is stunning, and there is a great hike, the Tam-A-Lau trail, that goes right from the campsite," notes one visitor who gave the park five stars.

Hiking trails: various difficulty levels. The area offers numerous hiking options from family-friendly to challenging routes. "Steep and curving roads to get there, but a great little campground near the water. Only open mid May to mid September," mentions a camper about Deschutes River Campground.

Water recreation: boat rentals available. Multiple parks offer boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals directly on site for day use. "You can sit by the river in the shade of an ancient juniper and watch the wild horses from the Warm Springs Indian Reservation collect at the watering hole while dipping your feet in the icy rushing water," describes one visitor about Trout Creek Campground.

What campers like

Clean facilities: showers and bathrooms. Tumalo State Park receives consistently positive feedback about their amenities. "Heated individual showers, clean bathrooms, and quick access to firewood are a big step up from the usual camping basics," according to one camper who stayed there.

Cabins with air conditioning. Many visitors appreciate climate control options in the desert heat. "Ice and firewood available. Hot showers and nice bathrooms. This time of year I sleep in my car and so having full bathroom facilities is nice," shares a visitor to Prineville Reservoir State Park.

Wildlife viewing opportunities. The natural setting allows for animal sightings not common in urban areas. "Across the river we watched wild horses. In the river there were birds. During the day rafters come down," notes a camper who stayed at Trout Creek Campground.

What you should know

Limited privacy between sites. Many glamping locations have sites positioned close together. "The tent sites are close to one another but every one was cool and respectful and friendly," mentions a visitor to Redmond Central Oregon KOA.

Seasonal access restrictions. Several campgrounds operate only during warmer months. "Deschutes River Campground (A, B, C Loops - mid-May through mid-September) A and C Loop: 87 full hookup sites B Loop: 93 tent sites with water nearby Flush toilets/showers," a camper clarifies about The Cove Palisades facilities.

Road noise at some locations. Campgrounds near highways may experience traffic sounds. "It was good in a pinch. Lake was beautiful. Not many ppl there. Great spot. But road noise is SO bad," shares one camper about their experience at a lakeside camping area.

Tips for camping with families

Reserve early: limited availability. The most popular sites with child-friendly features book quickly. "Generations of campers have stayed here, and if you have little ones, no doubt they'll want to continue the tradition," explains a visitor about the family appeal of certain campgrounds.

Look for educational programs. Several parks host ranger talks and activities for children. "They put on a power point for the kids about local animals. There were multiple day use areas to swim at just a two minute drive from there," notes a visitor to The Cove Palisades.

Check swimming areas. Not all water access points are child-friendly. "They have a swimming hole, playground and amphitheatre delight little campers, and a store/restaurant/rental business delight adults who run out of ice, beer, fishing tackle, or other necessities," a visitor shares about the family amenities available.

Tips from RVers

Limited tunnel clearance. Some access roads have height restrictions that affect larger vehicles. "The road down was STEEP! I really overheated my motorhome breaks. Plus a scary, low and narrow tunnel at the bottom," warns a visitor to Trout Creek Campground.

Hook-up availability varies. Check specific campground amenities before booking. "Very well kept campground with full hookups. Good hiking as well as good fishing," shares a camper about Deschutes River Campground.

Some sites require leveling blocks. Due to terrain, RV stabilizers may need additional support. "If you are bringing an RV or travel trailer, I recommend bringing blocks for your stabilizers as some of the sites have a decent slope to them," advises an experienced RVer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Madras, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Madras, OR is Deschutes River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 25 reviews.

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