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A pleasant getaway awaits you in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River. An easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail provides a relaxing 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge and it intersects with the Rogue River Greenway Trail which is 4 miles long throughout the park.
Camp and play along the river made famous by novelist and avid fisherman Zane Grey. The campground is also a great place to stay while taking in the local culture, history, and recreation opportunities in the area. Stay with us while you take trips to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves National Monument, historic Jacksonville, Ashland's Shakespeare Festival, or the Britt Music Festival. The park is ideally located to give you all of this, plus friendly local shops, museums, and sights of interest. The Rogue Valley awaits your arrival.
$19 - $33 / night
With Summer is just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about those warm nights, sitting around the fire with family and friends. Reservations are now open for the 2025 season here at Sunny Valley Campground. Whether you are wanting to stay in a tent, Cabin, RV, Wagon, or some good modern car camping, we’ve got you covered.
Our campground is equipped with 12 full hook-up spots, 7 quaint cabins, 2 beautiful wagons, and 27 partial hook-ups perfect for tent/car camping or parking a trailer. Our full hook-up spots come with 50/30AMP and a 120v outlet. Our partial hook-up spots come with 30AMP and a 120v outlet.
Sunny Valley is a nice area surrounded by nature adventures. There are many day trip options such as Crater Lake, Umpqua Forest (known for its Hot Springs and many waterfalls), the coast, and of course the redwoods.
If you’re looking for adventures closer to your stay there are hiking trails, a ghost town, historical sites, swimming holes in the Galesville Reservoir or the Rogue River. Not to mention Zip lining, rafting, or the Oregon Vortex are all right here in the Rogue Valley.
Of course we have something for everyone here on site if you’re looking to get away and hangout amongst the trees. Our pool, Lawn Games, playground, and dog park make it ideal for large gatherings such as reunions of any kind. Our camp store is stocked with toys, treats, and locally made souvenirs. Our glamping package adds a cozy feel and lessens the stress of your stay.
We’re right off of the I-5 making us a great stopping point for long trips between California and Washington.
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$40 - $105 / night
Camping/Day Use (24 Acres) Distance from Grants Pass: 4.5 Miles
Schroeder Park offers a variety outdoor activities, including boating, rafting, fishing, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, a dog park, and a playground. There is also a large shelter to host weddings, family gatherings, and corporate events.
Camping Facilities: 22 - Full-Hook-Ups (Electric-Water- Sewer) 50 Amp Service 22 - Tent Sites 2 - Group Tent Sites (12 people)
1 - Yurt (Furnished, Electricity, Lighting, Heater) Sleeps 5 For Yurt Pictures, Click Here Heated Restroom Facility with Showers in Full Hook-Up Section *Camping at Schroeder Park is available by reservation only. No walk in camping is allowed. RV sites are for the use of RV Camping only. No stand alone tent camping allowed in RV sites. Tent camping must be in the designated tent sites.
$20 - $55 / night
$30 - $55 / night
$20 - $35 / night
This recreation area is part of Lost Creek Lake
Almeda Park no longer has access to potable water and is dry camping only at this time. Due to the shortage of water the Park is also on an immediate fire ban as there is no water access for fire suppression. Please be aware of the changes and reminders below: No fires are allowed in any Almeda campsite. No charcoal grills or warming fires allowed in campsites or day use areas – Propane grills with an on/off switch are still allowed. No water access for any of these activities: Filling water jugs (Not Allowed) Filling RV’s (Never Allowed) Drinking water (Not Allowed) There is zero access to water at this location, this includes no water for hand washing or washing dishes.
$20 - $55 / night
$25 - $55 / night
Scout
Nice spot with good vibes. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was coffee in the morning in the office which was nice. We had some privacy because we went during the off season. The nice ammeneties made it feel a bit like glamping even though we were car camping.
Traveler
We had a relaxing time during our stay at the campground the yurt was warm and cozy, and has a beautiful skylight that you can open if you so choose. You will need to bring your own bedding as it’s only provides you with the furniture there’s electricity as well, but no other amenities in the yurt. The facilities were clean and easily accessible. We would definitely stay here again 
RangerFenced off leash dog park, bike trails, fishing, clean bathrooms and showers, tent and yurt camping and more! This campground offers great amenities the public and travelers whether they want to stay a few hours or a whole week.
Traveler
This is a nice county park on the banks of the mighty Rogue River. Tent sites, RV sites and even a Yurt or two. Close to the town of Grants Pass for shopping or whatever yet quiet. The stars shine and you can even see the Milky Way at night. Fishing is grea on this stretch of the Rogue and a favorite spot towatch the white water races over Memorial Weekend.
Guide
we love coming to lake selmac to use the yurts for winter camping. theyre heated and cozy. weve probably camped here a half dozen times or so over the past couple years, including standard tent sites. the kids enjoy the fishing and i love the view across the lake. we will probably be back again later in the year when the weather turns back to cold and rainy.
GuideLast September a few friends and I camped at Valley of the Rogue State Park. I rented a huge yurt w electricity, and they each had travel trailers. Other friends of ours trickled in over the weekend as well sat around the campfire and cooked delicious meals.
The bathrooms were clean and roomy and super close to our sites. They also had a really large picnic table and plenty of parking. The check in kiosk was simple and friendly.
And it’s right on the Rogue River- so bring your kayaks!!
ScoutRight off I-5 so if traffic noise bothers you this may not be the place for you. Lower part of D loop tends to be buffered by the hill and sites in E loop. The road for the sites in C loop is a bit small but can be managed.
This is a reservation only state park but you can make the reservations day of before getting there. A loop is now Yurts and group camping.
We were here over Labor Day weekend and although full, the campgound was quiet except for occasional traffic noise, mainly big rigs or loud groups of motorcyclist.
Traveler
Wonderful park and delightful hosts! Clean toilets; open 730am-900pm during summer, and 8am-8pm other times. The RV faces a wonderful park. There’s a nice trail to walk or run around the park, and also by the river minutes away. There are 2 spaces for tent camping, and 11 available RV sites and all are pull-throughs but one. And if you don’t have either a tent or camper you can rent the 5-person yurt with bathroom and kitchen (but no stove, just microwave.) There are stores, a hamburger joint and a coffee shop just down the road; in fact there’s a 24-hr mini store you’ll drive by on your way to the RV park.
LegendWe've stayed here before, but on the no hookup / tent side. This time we stayed on the hookup / RV side, and it was definitely a different experience. The no hookup side has more interesting characters staying there, it's just wide open parking spots with zero privacy or trees or shade cover, while the hookup side is nicer, has a more parklike setting with trees and an interesting layout. The visitors on this side are more your standard travelers as well.
There is minimal privacy between sites, but it felt ok due to the trees and the layout of the sites. The sites in the middle area are pull throughs, and there are some back-ins along the side. There are only 3 partial hookup sites, and they are back in. The rest are full hookup. One yurt also available, not sure of the cost.
Prices have gone up by $5 since we were here last year. $25 for no hookups, $30 for PHU and $35 for FHU.
*cash only*
Self check in if you have no reservations, one night at a time due to people reserving online.
The camp host on site was really helpful and friendly.
Showers were still available and free.
Good cell reception. Good place to stay if you have business in Grants Pass.
Edit 5/18/2022: prices went up again since this post! Now they are $40 for FHU and $35 for PHU. $35 for FHU was kind of pushing it and $40 just feels like too much.
LegendOur GPS wanted to take us up to Exit 48 on I-5N, but we followed the website instructions and the State Park signs off I-5 and took Exit 45B. You will go through the rest area before coming to the gate leading into the campground (CG) areas. Check in was super easy with a very informative brief by the park ranger. We were in the F Loop, which is in the far back of the park. We proceeded to back-in site F36 with 30/50 AMP and water. Our rate reflects the Oregon Disabled Veteran’s Pass, where veterans with a disability rating, regardless of state residency, get 10 nights free camping per calendar month in OR State Parks. The back-in was interesting as the asphalt pad has a bit of a 'C' curve turn to it but we were able to navigate after a couple of adjustments. This site is one of the most spacious in the park with huge trees, which we had to move our rig over a bit so we could get our slides out. However these shade trees were a blessing as they protected us from the unusually high temperatures the Pacific Northwest was experiencing. The park’s CG areas run along I-5 so you are going to get road noise regardless of your site. We used our sound machine at night so the road noise wasn’t too bad, but its definitely noticeable when you’re outside. Loop A is tents and yurts. Loops B, C, D, & E have the FHU sites, but the sites in the B & C loops are crowded together. D & E loops have decks and large propane tanks with fairly new travel trailers, which are currently being used to provide shelter to people displaced by the 2020 wildfires. Loop F has only water & electric but sites are better spread out and worked fine for our short stay. Each area had a shower house. There is a laundry, but the machines were not working during our stay. We enjoyed taking our pups for walks on the multiple trails in and around the park. We experienced a power outage and the park rangers were on it to include ensuring everyone was kept informed on the status.
LegendThis county park just outside of Grants Pass along the Rogue River is a good overnighter because it is convenient and inexpensive.
It’s $20/night for the tent/ non-hookup sites, $25 for water and electric (30 and 50 amp), and $30 for full hookup. Group camp is $60 and there’s a $5 per add’l vehicle fee.
There’s also a yurt but we didn’t see a cost listed for it.
The park also has FREE hot showers (trick to turn hot water on is to turn the old coin op knob). There is a boat ramp, dog park, and kid park adjacent to camping area. Park takes cash payments at kiosk near the entrance.
The place seems to be a local’s camp as some sites looked more like homeless camps with tarps and and array of stuff laying about. We did not feel unsafe here and everyone minded their own business, were quiet and kept to themselves. The hosts do make frequent rounds throughout the park and offer firewood for sale at $5 for 10 pieces of wood.
We stayed in our 26ft RV in the tent area as it was cheaper and less crowded and we backed up near the river. There is a lot of road noise especially from the road across the river. The roadway within the park is paved and sites are paved or gravel with grass surrounding. All sites are fairly level and have plenty of room. More trees in the hook up areas; the tent areas had few trees and was more open. Picnic tables and fire pits also at every site. We would stay here again if traveling through and needed a place for the night. We stayed here 2 nights during a weekend while waiting for an appointment in Grants Pass.
There are dumpsters here as well as trash bins throughout the campground, but no recycling.
Walkup sites available for that night only, or you can make online reservations 3 days in advance.
Good cell reception with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Ranger**Campground Review: **
Along my summer road trip to the Pacific Northwest, I stopped in at this fantastic State Park! Perched right along side the Rogue River in the Valley of the Rogue, this gem of a campground is excellent for anyone traveling along the 5 freeway headed either north or south. It has 158 camp sites of which most are full hookup or partial hookup, with some pull through options. As I was camping with my In-laws who own an RV, there were plenty to choose from! They also have Yurts and group camping sites available. Other amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, a volleyball court, day use area, riverside trail, and green-way paved trail through the park.
My overall impression of the Park was great! The access was easy, as the park was right off the freeway. This seemed like it would deter from the overall appeal, but the river noise somewhat drowned out the traffic noise. I loved having walking-distance access to the river! The water was flowing fairly quickly due to the high snowfall this year, but there was a great rocked-off area just down from our campsite where you could get into the water and wade around without the fear of your dog or child getting swept away(though kids should be closely monitored near the water). We stayed over the 4th of July, and we were close enough to towns in the area to access fireworks shows and events. The only major downside was that the campsites were fairly close together with not much undergrowth for privacy. In general this was a great camping experience that I would recommend.
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Occasionally I get the opportunity to review products as a Ranger for The Dyrt. During this camping experience I thoroughly enjoyed trying out my sun sleeves from Eclipse sun protective clothing.
My first impressions of the fit were apprehensive since I had read other reviews/comments that described the sleeves and clothes as running a bit small. I am 6’1”, around 200 lbs, and have an athletic build. The sleeves come in 3 sizes(Small, medium, and large) and the Large fit me perfectly! They were comfortable, light in material, and maintained a very cool temperature on my arms despite the 90+ degree temperatures. I am a cyclist and often use modular clothing during long bike rides, especially during the cold hours of the morning, but I had not been able to find a sleeve that wasn’t way too hot during summer days. This sleeve accomplished the feat nicely and I look forward to wearing it during some rides in the future. There were multiple colors to choose from, including some with decorative patterns(even pink polka dot and Leopard). I am not quite so flashy in my color choices so I chose Pewter and was very happy with the color as it looked very similar to the pictures in person. The sleeves breathed very well and wick away moisture quickly leaving my skin dry underneath. They have a convenient thumb hole and half-glove that can be used or simply folded up on the wrist if unneeded. I highly recommend these sleeves to anyone who is as fair as I am and does not prefer to wear sunscreen. I personally despise wearing sunscreen and it is a bad pollution to our streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. These sleeves are a much more environmentally friendly option that are functional, stylish, and good quality.
GuideWould I describe this place as the pinnacle of what Oregon has to offer? Probably not, but for us it was perfect since we only had 5 days to travel the whole Pacific Coast from San Diego to Seattle. This was close to the freeway, so yeah definitely noise but everyone we met was really nice. Also not to far from here is a dog park so your furry half can stretch their legs in compliance with leash laws. First place we’ve stayed in Oregon and we really love it.
GuideMost amenities needed are at this large campground Quick & easy to register at the booth. Customer service 50/50. Beautiful scenery with many activity options in the area, of course, it's Oregon ❤
GuideWe have stayed at a few spots here. If you are by the freeway it can be noisy. If you are by the river, it's awesome. Clean bathrooms and showers. Convenient access to Interstate 5. The Oregon Park staff are friendly and helpful.
RangerThis has been our least favorite Oregon state park. Oregon has done such an awesome job with their state park campgrounds that it makes us admit this one is not the best in comparison. It feels more like a city park, with the highway rushing along side the entire place, both the campground and the day use park. The walking/bike path through the grounds is a nice feature. The grounds are well kept and the restrooms are ok, but the way the sites are arranged makes you feel like you’re surrounded by other people on all sides. The campground was full the first week of March. (The A-loop was closed for winter but that A-loop did look like a better spot.) And maybe it was the particular people who were here that effected this review as well. It’s definitely a mixed bag of patrons. A few very nice rigs with retiree owners, but then there were trailers that did not even look road legal, as if they were sitting there rusting long term. Right next door to us was a very rough group of too many adults piling out of a van like a clown car with their mean barking dogs, who all appear to be in a situation possibly close to homelessness. First time we felt the need to lock our doors while we slept. This park definitely worked for an overnight stop, but we will not be returning here, especially when Oregon has so much more to offer.
RangerGreat RV sites that are close to the River with FHU’s. Hiking paths border the river and connect the many camping loops. Stayed in loop B which has back-in’s and drive throughs. Knowledgeable Camp Hosts in all loops. Easy on/off access to I-5, 10 miles south of Grants Pass and 15 miles North of Medford. Oregon State Park website and contract call-in reservations.
LegendDo Not let the close proximity to I-5 keep you from staying here. We are on B loop and while outside the traffic noise is audible, it gets lost in the wind through the trees. Southern Oregon is currently in a extreme drought, so absolutely no open fires are allowed. Still many access points to get to the Rogue River abound. Full hookups Great campground
Guide
This is a popular put-in for the wilderness section of the Rogue River, http://www.allaboutrivers.com/rivers-in-oregon/wilderness-run-RUN194.html. I've camped here many times. Several pit bathrooms and the camp host keeps a solid supply of firewood available.
This is just a couple miles downstream from the ranger station where you'll check in on launch day. Huge site. Probably holds over a 200 people.
GuideWe were down in Southern Oregon for the Caves.
We stayed in the Heron loop which was the smallest and most primitive, It was wonderful and we had the whole south of the lake to ourselves. Firewood here is not bundled and since it was off season we got a huge amount for$5. The hosts were terrific. This was a wonderful quiet stay.
Will always be back.
This year it was pretty spendy for a tent site $24
Traveler
Sites are small and we were in a tent. We were going to be there for an extended period of time and they asked us to move our tent around to spot so we didn't kill the already dead grass... it was the middle of August in Oregon everything is dry and dead. Closed both bathrooms at the same time every day, why not close one and then the other? clean bathrooms though, nice pool. Small play area for kids.
Guide
We have been here for eight day and wish we could stay longer. The campground is a beautiful place to stop and relax. Is is located next to a river where you can swim. Lots of places to walk and hike. Lots of fun. For us it is one of the best state parks on the Oregon coast.
Scout
This is a very small campground surrounded by lush trees and a flowing creek. Rock Creek is located right near the coast of Oregon, making it easy to wander during the day before returning to camp. There is only one bathroom at the very entrance of the campsite with no mirror or showers, so be prepared for that.
Overall, highly recommend this site for those looking for quiet getaway in a very beautiful and green part of the state.
LegendPopular state park on the banks of the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. Numerous RV camp loops with cement pads. Full-Hook-ups available, though sites are close together. There are a few that are near the shoreline of the river. Tent camping also available on-site, though the whole campground is near I-5 in that the main entrance is through a rest area. That said, it’s a well loved and well used park with nice facilities. When we were there the camp host was hosting a cool junior ranger program complete with a tent of nature artifacts and activities for the kids.
Ranger
Willow lake is a nice lake for a good summertime day in Oregon! It’s not too far away from Medford… we’ll, about an hour. A good boating, kayaking, paddle boarding lake that’s family friendly. Good fishing as well. The lake gets pretty busy in the summer months, so get there early. The campground is pretty populated and almost always full. The bathrooms are clean and there’s always staff around to help.
GuideWe stayed one night here during a trip down the Oregon coast. We have a 37' TT, it was a little tight trying to back in, our neighbor across from us was gracious enough to move his truck. The sites themselves are very spacious, with a picnic table and fire pit. The sites were surrounded by blackberry bushes which was cool.
We did not use the bathrooms, but the park and the outside of the facilities all looked clean, and they also had cabins available near the river, which was so peaceful!
Scout
Honey Bear by the Sea RV Resort and Campground is awesome! It has your new age camp sites for those who need to be close enough to the lodge for WiFi and had camp sites out in a valley for those who love good ol fashion camping! Great bathrooms/showers except the port a potties out in the valley campsites don’t get a lot of attention so we had to walk up to the lodge for the bathroom. Other than that, great Customer service and beautiful campsite. Right next to the Oregon coast highway so all you have to do is walk to the shore! Definitely going again.
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