Best Camping near Mehama, OR

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Mehama, OR has a lot to offer. Mehama is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Mehama, OR. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Mehama, OR (239)

    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Falls State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Falls State Park Campground
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    1. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    72 Reviews
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    814 Saves
    Mehama, Oregon

    The main campground has tent sites, RV spots and cabins. Bring your horse and stay in the horse campground.

    Campground Book sites at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations can be made 6 months in advance. Reservations are required for cabin stays.

    48 electrical sites with water (18+ sites open year-round) 43 tent sites with water nearby (seasonal May–Oct.) 14 cabins (7 pet friendly, open year-round) Flush toilets and showers Universal Access: Campsites B2 and B4, four cabins, and campground restrooms/showers are accessible. Howard Creek Horse Camp (seasonal May–Oct) 5 primitive sites with horse stalls Group site for 24 people and 12 horses

    People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto the national—and international—stage.

    Camping: The main Silver Falls campground has tent sites, RV spots and cabins. Bring your horse and stay in the horse campground. If you need an area for many people, the park also has group tent and RV camps, and the historic Youth Camp for up to 250 campers.

    Waterfalls: Where else can you walk behind a waterfall? Check out the famous South Falls and see what a 177-foot curtain of water looks like from behind. It’s part of the Trail of Ten Falls, a spectacular, nationally recognized hiking trail that weaves through a dense forested landscape. The trail passes a series of breathtaking waterfalls along a rocky canyon, and descends to a winding creek at the forest floor. This 7.2 mile loop is considered to be a moderate hike, with an overall elevation change of 800 feet. Several connecting trails with separate access points make shorter routes. For everyone’s safety— absolutely no pets allowed on the Canyon Trail. Pets on leash are allowed on all other trails.

    Boots, bikes, paws, hooves: The park offers more than 35 miles of backcountry trails for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding (see guided ride info below). Bears and cougars live in the more remote park areas.

    Daytime activities: The South Falls Day-use area has spacious lawns, barbecue stands, picnic shelters, tables, a playground, horseshoe pits, an off lead area for dogs, and a charming creek. Ever since the opening day in 1933, visitors have been using these grounds for potlucks, family reunions and weddings.

    The Silver Falls Lodge and Conference Center offers a variety of amenities. Relax and enjoy comfortable lodging within the wooded setting, or feast at the many catered specialty events. Enjoy a preordered meal at the historic dining hall or order a box lunch to take on a hike or to your campsite. They also specialize in hosting special events! Visit silverfallslodge.com or call 866-575-8875.

    Guided horseback rides: Silver Falls Riding Stables at Howard Creek offers five horseback rides daily through Sept. 29. Advanced reservation recommended. Visit silverfallslodge.com for times and rates.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
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    Camper-submitted photo from Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Detroit Lake State Recreation Area

    2. Detroit Lake State Recreation Area

    42 Reviews
    200 Photos
    229 Saves
    Detroit, Oregon

    In the summer months, this 3,500-acre, 9-mile long lake in the Cascades below Mt. Jefferson is a popular recreation area for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. The U.S. Forest Service and__Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation and operate numerous boat ramps, campgrounds and day-use areas around the lake. Two privately owned marinas are located near the town of Detroit.Both Detroit and Big Cliff lakes are located 43 miles southeast of Salem on the North Fork of the Santiam River. They are operated by the Corps of Engineers as part of a system of thirteen multi-purpose dams and reservoirs that make up the Willamette Valley Project. These dams and reservoirs work together for the purposes of flood damage reduction, hydropower generation, irrigation, recreation, fish and wildlife enhancement, and downstream water quality improvement within the Willamette River drainage system.. To learn more about the lake and construction of the dam visit the Army Corps of Engineers website at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/In late summer, early fall through spring, the water levels on Detroit and Big Cliff lakes are frequently drawn down to the point where boat launches are no longer available. Reservoir and river level information is available from the US Army Corps of Engineers__here. Watch for obstructions near the shoreline such as submerged stumps, logs and rocks. Small craft should stay out of open waters when it is windy since dangerous waves can build up suddenly.Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait; ADA Accessible fishing access with fishing pier, boat launch, and fish cleaning stationView more Popular Lakes & Rivers

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Camper-submitted photo from Champoeg State Heritage Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Champoeg State Heritage Area
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    3. Champoeg State Heritage Area

    61 Reviews
    182 Photos
    505 Saves
    Donald, Oregon

    Champoeg State Heritage Area features a rare combination of history, nature, and recreation. Situated south of Newberg along the scenic Willamette River, Champoeg's forests, fields, and wetlands recreate the landscape of a bygone era.

    This is the site where Oregon's first provisional government was formed by a historical vote in 1843. A thriving town of 200 was established, only to be washed away during a great flood in 1861. This rich history earns the park’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

    A diversity of activities await. Enjoy walking or biking on the paved trails that pass historical landmarks and hug the river. Play the 18-hole disc golf course under the oak trees, relax at the multitude of scenic picnic areas, or fish or kayak from dock on the Willamette River. For RV's there are 21 full-hookup sites and 54 electric sites with water.

    The ecologically rich landscape is home to more than 130 bird species, including seasonally nesting western bluebirds and acorn woodpeckers.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $5 - $72 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Fishermens Bend - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO CAMPING
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishermens Bend - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO CAMPING
    Camper-submitted photo from Fishermens Bend - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO CAMPING
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    4. Fishermens Bend - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO CAMPING

    16 Reviews
    47 Photos
    98 Saves
    Gates, Oregon

    Overview

    Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site has limited day use open. No camping or dump station is available.__ $5 passenger vehicle (up to 9), $10 non-commercial vans (10-19 passengers), $20 non-commercial bus (over 19 passengers), $30 Northwest Oregon District Annual Day Pass for passengers vehicles only, America the Beautiful Interagency Passes and Golden passes are also acceptable for day-use fees Cottonwoods Shelter rental $110 per day, does not include vehicle day-use fees

    Recreation

    Day use only until further notice. Expanded opened area includes River Loop only. Group picnic shelter, Cottonwoods, is reservable 7 first come-first serve individual picnic sites some hiking trails around River Loop and to the fishing overlook boat launch river access

    Facilities

    porta potties, picnic sites with picnic table, parking, and barbecue grill, hiking trails, boat ramp, camp host, fishing overlook

    Natural Features

    Nearby Attractions

    North Santiam State Park is next door, with more great water and hiking opportunities. Scenic John Neal Memorial County Park is less than 15 minutes away. Silver Falls State Park is 45 minutes from Fishermen's Bend, with 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand 177' South Falls, to the delicate 27' Drake Falls.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (503) 375-5646.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

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    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $110 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park

    5. Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park

    12 Reviews
    165 Photos
    8 Saves
    Mehama, Oregon

    Camp•hub, real cuisine, and BnB outdoor boutique hotel.

    Immersing yourself into the outdoors, if only for a drizzly afternoon stroll, is not simply refreshing—for Oregonians, it’s practically fundamental to experiencing a flourishing life in the Pacific Northwest.

    Setting out on the trail or sleeping under the stars can be the restorative breath of fresh air that can completely transform a mindset. That transformation in mindset could have significant impacts on the climate of surrounding environment + the local community, and that's not something to take lightly.

    From the outset, our mission at Silver Falls Hospitality has been to learn firsthand from the very nature of the wilderness, and directly from those who have been stewards of the land before us. As a small business and as a blossoming cohort of creatives and a "boots-on-the-ground" team, we aim to convey the resilience that we have gained & have continuously learned from, and hope to instill those values into the hearts and minds of the sojourners, friends, locals, and families that we are honored to host.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Cabins

    $89 - $250 / night

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    6. Humbug Campground

    21 Reviews
    54 Photos
    189 Saves
    Detroit, Oregon

    Overview

    There are 21 camping units that can accommodate vehicles and trailers up to 55 feet in length. Some sites are reservable and some are FCFS sites. Each site has a picnic table and grill. There are 3 toilets. Drinking water is available to visitors from multiple spigots throughout the campground. Garbage receptacles are located in the campground. Humbug Campground is surrounded by old-growth forest, and during the months of May through July, the rhododendrons bloom in a spectacular show of pink blossoms. Recreation in the area is abundant -- plan on a quiet stroll through this lush forest or fishing on nearby Breitenbush River. Scan and Pay is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

    Recreation

    Wading and fishing are popular activities in the Breitenbush River, and rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers. The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking.

    Natural Features

    The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes offer varied recreational opportunities for visitors. The Breitenbush River is a tributary of the North Santiam River, and its clean waters flow from short forks of snowmelt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. A variety of plants and foliage separate the spacious campsites and provide privacy from other sites.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

    Nearby Attractions

    Detroit Lake has a marina and provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $21 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo County Park
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    7. Waterloo County Park

    18 Reviews
    35 Photos
    73 Saves
    Lebanon, Oregon
    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Milo McIver State Park Campground

    8. Milo McIver State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    109 Photos
    438 Saves
    Estacada, Oregon

    Situated along the scenic Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park is only 45 minutes from Portland. This beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. You can spend a day or a week exploring the river, forest and fields.

    Seasonal Camping (Mid-March – Oct. 31)

    44 electrical sites with water (one accessible). Nine tent sites with water nearby Hot showers and flush toilets Three reservable group tent camping areas with water, flush toilets and fire rings Three hiker/biker campsites with water, lockers, solar charging station and fire pit RV dump station Click here to see a campground map. Water Play

    River lovers can challenge the sometimes wild (but always picturesque) Clackamas River with rafts, canoes or kayaks. For fishing enthusiasts, Estacada Lake offers a boat ramp and an ADA fishing dock, and the Clackamas River has steelhead and Chinook runs.

    The Clackamas Fish Hatchery is located at McIver Park, and self-guided tours of the hatchery guide visitors through the life-cycle of Chinook salmon and steelhead.

    SUP and Kayak Rentals Rentals and guided tours are offered by Clackamas River Outfitters at Estacada Lake through contract with Oregon State Parks. Information: 503-586-3241 or clackamasriveroutfitters.com

    Land Play Prefer to stay dry? You can hike or ride your horse over miles of trails. (Bicycles are allowed only on paved trails and roads, for the safety of all.)

    Milo also sports a world-class, 27-hole disc golf course at the Riverbend Day-use Area. Discs are available at the park office to rent or buy.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $18 - $75 / night

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    9. River Bend County Park

    16 Reviews
    56 Photos
    165 Saves
    Cascadia, Oregon
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 - $70 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from John Neal Memorial Park
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  • Jeff K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Falls State Park Campground
    Nov. 16, 2024

    Silver Falls State Park Campground

    Magical!

    What can I say? Silver Falls is a magical place and everyone should experience it.  You can just get lost in the beauty of it all.  The cabins are small but comfortable with heat, lights, and beds.  Covered porch is nice to sit and listen to the rain.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Timothy Lake Meditation Point
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Timothy Lake Meditation Point

    The Best of Timothy Lake

    Short walk, or 7 miles in, start on west shoreline trail 528 on the NW parking lot past the day use area. Great mostly flat trail for backpacking or cart camping along the west shoreline of Timothy Lake in the Mt Hood National Forest. Sites are well marked and $10 per night fee. Northwest Forest Parking Pass required for overnight parking.

  • Jason B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hues Flower Farm & Nursery
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Hues Flower Farm & Nursery

    Peaceful + Serene

    Dustin is a gracious host and provides a lovely camp retreat on his Dahlia farm.  While there's an option to park amongst mature trees, I requested to be in an open area to which he obliged and it was absolutely lovely.  A very quiet place to sleep and peaceful setting to spend the day working on my laptop prior to heading into Eugene for some meetings.  Thank you Dustin!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whiskey Jack Dispersed Campsite
    Oct. 12, 2024

    Whiskey Jack Dispersed Campsite

    Close to traveled road, dusty!

    Ok site. Not especially scenic, but good outdoor space with lots of owl and bug noise at night.

    Right next to road. Cars come by somewhat regularly, at some speed, kicking up dust.

    There is an open spot suitable for solar and starlink.

  • Emma R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from John Neal Memorial Park
    Oct. 1, 2024

    John Neal Memorial Park

    As of Oct 2024 - still shut

    As of Oct 2024 - still shut With gate and padlock, shut to even get into but there is a park nearby to use the restrooms if needed but no camping

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Humbug Campground
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Humbug Campground

    Love it here

    Humbug is one of our favorite campgrounds. We love the easy access to the beach and the beautiful hikes.  Showers are hot and free, rangers are always friendly.

    Cell service is pretty iffy here, but we manage to make it work with the cell booster.

    There's a dump station and water fill, trash and recycling, water spigots throughout campground, and firewood for sale.

    Tent sites in Oregon don't currently have the 25% non-resident surcharge (though I've heard that's changing soon) and there are plenty of non-hookup/tent sites that will fit RVs. There are also FHU and pull through sites.

  • Douglas H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from River Bend County Park
    Sep. 21, 2024

    River Bend County Park

    Quiet Mid-September

    Beautiful early fall days at River Bend.

    Midweek, Sunday - Thursday the campground was maybe 25% filled. It was quiet! Leaves were beginning to turn colors, needles from pine tree were falling like rain.

    The Santiam river is low at this time and was great for wading into, swimming if like cold river.

    Kayaking the river - I dropped in at Cascadia - beautiful float back to River Bend - had to traverse quite a bit due to low water levels / avoiding the small waterfalls (5-10ft drops).

  • Jill R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Edgewater RV Resort and Marina
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Edgewater RV Resort and Marina

    Decent little park

    This is a nice, small, well maintained RV park near town. Foster Lake is just across the road and is beautiful with a decent trail along the lake. The road can get very noisy as it’s popular with motorcycles.

  • Charles W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cascadia State Park Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Cascadia State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park on the Santiam River

    We stayed at what is now Cascadia County Park (per signage at the park) at the beginning of September. Monday and Tuesday night there were only a couple of other campers in the park. Needless to say it was very quiet. 

    Our first day we noticed a man without a shirt sitting, leaning against the bathroom exterior wall for a least an hour or so. Later that day we saw a couple who appeared to be homeless using the shower on the premises. Neither of these people caused any problems nor interacted with any camper as far as I could tell. Near the entrance at the picnic area there is a sign warning visitors to lock their cars.

    This is a beautiful park, densely forested, bordered by the Santiam River. We stayed in one of the pull though sites, number 4. It was more private than most sites. We were happy to stay here to escape the smoke in Central Oregon were we live. We had reservations at Little Crater Campground, but choose not to stay there as the there were fires nearby and the area had an Evacuation Advisory - Level one and there is only one way out of the area.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Maxwell Sno-Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Maxwell Sno-Park

    review

    Our friends had very positive reviews about this park, so we definitely want to visit it soon. I think it will be a great getaway. The only thing I wanted to mention is that the provided map in PDF format didn’t open on my PC for some reason. But I was able to convert it online, and the issue was resolved. Using https://pdfguru.com/html-to-pdf, you can convert HTML to PDF, vice versa, and into many other formats. So I find this editor to be a great service if you need to work with PDF files. It might be useful to someone else, just like it was for me.

  • Reeta H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fir Ridge Campgrounds
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Fir Ridge Campgrounds

    Not a place

    I dove thru. Told not welcome. 2+ year wait list to live there. Asked if I could just pay to park somewhere safely in there as a single woman, in her 40's, just to stay in my car and watch TV on my own cell service in my car? I was told no. I told them I didn't want to live there tonight, I was looking into rv living and feeling out what the lifestyle is about. Currently just a "leave no trace overnight sleep".

    Nope.

    Met a couple residents and park attendant/host and this is NOT A PLACE TO STAY.

    Looks like some kind of laundry area and possibly 1 shower stall. CHeesy (some kind of 1/4 height saloon town cutouts) hostile, rude, unfriendly, and discriminating. Best to move straight past it.

  • Reeta H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fir Ridge Campgrounds
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Fir Ridge Campgrounds

    No

    No. 100% no. Just want to make sure people know NOT to go there like I did. THE WORST experience I have had ever in all of my exploring!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Molalla Ripple
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Molalla Ripple

    Space was overbooked

    Jim did a great job of communicating and was attentive to all the campers, but they ended up overbooked so we were moved away from the river and into an open field. With no hookups and lacking riverfront, the night seemed over-priced. With van life on site and a full campground, it didn’t have the quiet feel we expected.

  • CJ S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Meditation Point Campground
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Meditation Point Campground

    Beautiful, Private, Remote

    Stayed just one night in site 1, which was the only one available. It’s very private being far from the trail and has good access to the shore but is very shady at all times, although also sheltered from the wind. There was a fire ring (although no fires allowed) and a table. Several viable tent spots on the site. The toilets were closed and, unfortunately, previous campers weren’t so great at “leave no trace” because we found a bunch of dog and human feces around.

  • Yoram A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitcomb Creek County Park
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Whitcomb Creek County Park

    WIll not come back

    Web site claims "Drinking Water" is available. However, the water coming out of the tap was brown, probably full of rust and minerals. The host told us not to drink the water, only use for toilet flushing and maybe shower. The county claims it is safe, I don't believe them.

  • Gary D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Paradise In Oregon
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Paradise In Oregon

    Outstanding old growth & river campground

    Ice cold McKenzie River water to watch & listen, lull you to sleep, with old growth forest & trails to walk/bike.

    It's a few miles from Tamolitch, Clear Lake, Blue River Reservoir and a lot of trails.

    This campground is quiet, has no electricity or showers (fine by me) and is just pristine. The fires didn't touch it, the river is beautiful and it's well-maintained.

    Verizon & AT&T had 2 bars LTE - enough to text, call & upload photos.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort

    What a Find

    Our GPS gave us good instructions to the adjacent golf course. There wasn’t any signage until we got to the golf course. We saw the RV campground (CG) and headed to the left up a hill to a building we later found out housed the bathhouse and laundry. There was a sign to“Detach Your Tow Vehicles Here.” Then another sign stating to call a given phone number to assist with registration. We called the number and they gave us our site number and told us to come by the golf course pro shop later to register. We walked into the small CG to find site 14 and look at the best route to this pull-through with FHUs. Site 14 was an easy pull through and we positioned our rig to facilitate our hookups. The utilities were placed in the middle of the pad, which was plenty long enough for our rig to include putting our back patio down. We had a minor issue with the Oregon-required spigot regulator leaking water. They do have good water pressure at about 50 psi. We reported the issue to the RV manager, Jeff, when we checked in at the clubhouse and they sent someone over the next day to fix the leak. Our nightly rate reflects their golf package for 2 golfers for 2 weeks without cart. Their free Wifi worked much better than most CGs this size. We got 3 bars on Verizon. There are mature trees but we were able to position Starlink to get a strong enough signal for our needs(internet access and streaming). They have cable but admittedly, they are not doing much maintenance as most people don’t use it. The sites here are close together but have a little yard so you are not sitting on the next site’s sewer. Everyone who stays at this RV CG has to have some sort of golf package. Our Vilano Okie Friends came to visit for three nights and had to buy at least one golf round. Our golf package paid for the golf but for a powered cart you have to pay$20 per person for 9 holes or$30 for 18. There’s a mixture of pull throughs and back-in sites in this CG. Some of the back-in sites would be difficult backing for larger rigs due to the limited road width. We suggest calling and talking to the RV manager to discuss which of those sites will fit your rig. One thing we really liked was that after golfing and taking the cart back to the CG to unload our clubs, one of the employees came up around 3:30 PM each day to fetch the carts back. We enjoyed our stay and especially the golf.


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Guide to Mehama

Camping near Mehama, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Silver Falls State Park Campground. One visitor raved about the “Trail of Ten Falls,” which takes you past ten waterfalls, making it a must-do for nature lovers.
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area. Campers have shared that the lake views are lovely and the fishing opportunities are plentiful.
  • Biking: The bike trails at Silver Falls State Park Campground are perfect for cycling enthusiasts. One camper mentioned that the roads are “perfect for biking” and lead directly to the park.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms and showers at Champoeg State Heritage Area. One reviewer noted, “The bathrooms have been updated and were clean.”
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors have praised the camp hosts for their helpfulness. At Milo McIver State Park Campground, a camper mentioned, “The staff is friendly and always willing to answer any questions.”
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spacious sites at River Bend County Park. One review highlighted that the sites are “clean, private, and lots of trees.”

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. A visitor at Milo McIver State Park Campground mentioned that “some group behind us blared heavy metal” late at night.
  • Water Quality: At Whitcomb Creek County Park, one camper warned about the water quality, stating, “The water coming out of the tap was brown, probably full of rust and minerals.”
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Humbug Campground, don’t have electric hookups or showers, so be prepared for a more rustic experience.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. Waterloo County Park has a children’s playground and plenty of activities, making it a great spot for families.
  • Plan for Noise: Be ready for some noise from other campers, especially families with kids. One camper at Milo McIver State Park Campground noted that “children would be riding their bikes up and down the campsite loop.”
  • Bring Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy and energized. Campers at Champoeg State Heritage Area enjoyed the nearby trails and activities, so packing a picnic is a good idea.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure to check the size of the RV sites before booking. A visitor at Albany-Corvallis KOA mentioned that their site was “a bit on the snug side” for their 29ft trailer.
  • WiFi Availability: Be aware that WiFi can be spotty at some campgrounds. One camper at Albany-Corvallis KOA found the WiFi “absolutely horrible” and relied on their Verizon service instead.
  • Dump Station Access: Look for campgrounds with easy access to dump stations. Campers at River Bend County Park appreciated the convenience of having a dump station on-site.

Camping near Mehama, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Mehama, OR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Mehama, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 239 campgrounds and RV parks near Mehama, OR and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Mehama, OR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mehama, OR is Silver Falls State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 72 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mehama, OR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Mehama, OR.

  • What parks are near Mehama, OR?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Mehama, OR that allow camping, notably Foster Lake and Willamette National Forest.