Best Tent Camping near Mount Vernon, OR

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Best Tent Sites Near Mount Vernon, OR (52)

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    1. Strawberry Campground

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    Prairie City, Oregon

    Strawberry Campground is located at the edge of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Set amongst ponderosa pine in a beautifully wooded area, the campground is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to hike, hunt, fish or simply relax. Strawberry Basin Trailhead is located at the campground. Strawberry Basin Trail #375 connects to other trails in the wilderness allowing for day hiking or backpacking trips.

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    2. Oregon Mine Campground

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    Mount Vernon, Oregon

    Adjacent to Murderer's Creek, this little campground is a great base camp for hunters. The campground is a nice area for those wishing to horse camp, a buck and pole corral is located adjacent to the campground. Visitors to the campground can enjoy bird watching, hunting and fishing in near by creeks. Hikers have options in the Cedar Grove Botanical area and Fields Peak trail. Visitors may get the opportunity to see one of the beautiful wild horses that reside in the area.

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    3. Trout Farm

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    Malheur National Forest, Oregon

    Trout Farm Campground offers opportunities for picnicking, pond/stream fishing, and hunting. This nice little campground is ideal for families, or the fishing enthusiast. This campground offers a nice pond for fishing with an barrier free path along the pond as well as a barrier free pier. Trout Farm Campground also has a newly renovated covered picnick shelter and running water. A great place to visit near the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

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        6. Cottonwood Campground

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        Dayville, Oregon

        This campground has 7 established campsites, each which can accommodate tent camping and most which can also support RV camping.

        The majority of the campsites in this facility can accommodate larger recreational vehicles; however, this campground does not offer hook-ups of any kind, so RV campers should be self-contained.

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          7. Starr Sno-Park

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          Seneca, Oregon

          This state sponsored Sno-Park provides parking near the west end of the Forest's snowmobile trail system. Located on the south side of beautiful Canyon Mountain visitors will find miles of groomed snowmobile trails to enjoy.

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            8. Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead

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            Ukiah, Oregon

            Welch Creek Campground has long been a favorite gathering spot for family reunion camp-outs and group hunting trips. The campground's open area and easy parking access make it ideal for such events. It features 6 campsties an accessible vault toilet, and 4 stall recreational stock corral. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. Local attractions include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, photography and a trailhead for the Desolation OHV trail system. Olive Lake, where there is fishing, boating, and swimming is about 13 miles to the east along Forest Road 10.

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            9. Middle Fork Campground

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            Unity, Oregon

            This small campground along the Scenic Middle Fork of the John Day River set back amongst beautiful ponderosa pine trees is a great spot for fishing and viewing spawning steelhead in the fall. The campground is a good starting point for hunters, hikers and those wishing to see beautiful scenery, wildlife and wildflowers. The campground sets just off of the county road allowing for easy access to all variety of vehicles and bicycles.

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              10. Canyon Meadows

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              Malheur National Forest, Oregon

              Located near the old Canyon Meadows Reservoir, opportunities at this site include hiking, hunting, this rustic campground sets at the edge of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness . The reservoir no longer holds water. The campground has wood picnic tables and older fire rings.

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            163 Reviews of 52 Mount Vernon Campgrounds


            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Starr
              Oct. 18, 2024

              Starr

              Superstarr!

              Nice area close to the road. Plenty of room for my small trailer. Though it was close to the road it wasn’t very noisy. I camped in site 9 so 1/4 mile away from the road. Only issue last role of TP.

            • Ndomupei N.
              Camper-submitted photo from Yellow Pine Campground
              Sep. 16, 2024

              Yellow Pine Campground

              Not Safe

              For years Yellow Pine was our last resort to camp on Memorial weekend, July 4-th and Labor Day when all the popular campgrounds were full. There is not much to do there, but you can relax in a hammock drinking beer and sit by the firepit when fire is allowed. On regular weekends the campground is empty, on holidays usually half full. There is always the host with a few trailers living there, seems like the same person. I am not sure does he has any duties or just allowed to stay there for free, I have never seen him doing anything like cleaning campsites or bathrooms. There is a sign at the front “NO DOGS ALLOWED OTHER THAN ON A LEASH” which everyone ignores. The host doesn’t care either obviously. On Labor weekend 2024 we spent two nights at Yellow Pine and had a bad incident. There is a nature trail connecting Yellow Pine and Wetmore campgrounds, the only hiking option for campers. The trail is located next to campsite#6 which was occupied by a company with three vehicles, a few tents, one RV, multiple kids and dogs. On Sunday morning my husband and I were walking past that campsite to the trail. My husband had our little puppy on a leash. Passing campsite 6 we were attacked by three dogs that were aiming at our puppy. My husband pushed the biggest dog away, fell, our puppy rolled over, the dogs slid under my husband’s feet, he fell on asphalt, rolled over, our puppy fell and rolled over…..it was a mess….everything happened so fast so we couldn’t reconstruct the sequence of the events later being in shock. Dog owners never apologized and refused to provide their information even seeing that my husband couldn’t get up from the ground for a few minutes. I took pictures of their license plates, that’s all I could do. I wanted the host to be our witness, but his truck was gone. The whole of next week my husband couldn’t lift his right arm and therefore couldn’t work. He went to the family doctor, had x-ray done, then was sent in for a CT scan. At this point he has appointments with the orthopedic specialist and MRI. CT scan showed torn tendon and bicep, and impact fracture. We don’t know yet but there is a chance he will have to have surgery done. We will see what amount we will end up and probably will have to hire a law firm to search the dog owners by their license plates and sue them. I wrote all this to warn people about what can happen in a campground where is no law and order and the host is not doing his job. Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings when you camp at Yellow Pine campground.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
              Jul. 30, 2024

              Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

              An Oasis on Highway 26

              This is always such a great place to stop when traveling between Idaho and western Oregon. It has lots of shade, lawn, and hedges that offer privacy between the large camp sites. Super clean showers and restrooms, dog friendly, and a nice trail to walk along next to the river. Yes, the sites closer to the road are noisier due to traffic, while the ones closer to the river are the buggiest in the summer, but if you want hook ups, easy access, and an RV dump and don't mind paying for all these amenities, this is the place. We stayed in site 9, which has a super long paved and level driveway giving you lots of peace and quiet.

            • Joseph B.
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              Jul. 24, 2024

              Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor

              Beautiful campground

              I camped here during the summer season of 2023. When I pulled into the campground it was just me and the camp hosts. They gave me the pick of what site I wanted. I swooped on one next to the river. The campground was beautiful and sites were good distances from each other. There are bathrooms and areas to top off your water. I choose this campground due to driving the 395 as my choice of route to explore. I would 100% recommend this campsite again.

            • CThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Middle Fork Campground
              Jul. 17, 2024

              Middle Fork Campground

              Hidden gem in plain sight

              Nice little campground right on the Middle Fork John Day River. Fairly close to the highway, so there's some road noise, but this highway doesn't have much traffic. Clean vault toilets.

            • Ann W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
              Jul. 16, 2024

              Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site

              Quiet State Park

              We were surprised how quiet this state park was during our visit. Very clean and beautiful green grass through campground. Enjoyed the river trail along the John Day river. Perfect to cool off in during the hot summer months. Mosquitoes definitely come out at night and we were tent camping. A little highway noise at night but not bad.

            • SThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Unity Lake Dump Station
              Jun. 2, 2024

              Unity Lake Dump Station

              Nice smaller campground

              We stayed one night as a stopover on a walkabout. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Clean restrooms and showers. 2/3 of the sites have a view of the lake. The wind often comes up in the afternoon and is there until after sunset, but the fishing looked great. Another camper offered us freshly caught trout as they had too much for their group. Lots of grass.

            • jThe Dyrt PRO User
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              May. 4, 2024

              Muleshoe Campground

              BLM camping and boat launch on the John Day

              6 long level spots on the John Day. A few walk in tents spots too. 2 vault toilets No trash so pack in/pack out $5/night, self registration. Great spot in center of John Day Fossil Beds national monument. Across the way you could see the seasonal waterfall

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Olive Lake Campground (Or) — Umatilla National Forest
              Oct. 29, 2023

              Olive Lake Campground (Or) — Umatilla National Forest

              Beautiful Olive Lake

              Beautiful and peaceful stay. We were able to snag a first come first serve campsite just before the 4th. Cons: Most sites are simple turnouts, more suitable for tents. No ATV use so our mobility was limited. There are a few sites to back a camper off the road. Pro: nice boat dock and access for swimming.

            • Andrew T.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bates State Park Campground
              Oct. 24, 2023

              Bates State Park Campground

              Convenient, Quiet, and Exceptionally Clean

              We were looking for a campground to stay at on our way from eastern Oregon to the John Day wilderness area. Bates State Park was a perfect overnight spot, just far enough off Hwy 26 to be quiet and exceptionally clean and well maintained. There are no hookups, and it will be a few years before vegetation matures to offer more privacy between spaces, but the park was uncrowded and felt private nonetheless. There are very interesting signs telling about the logging history of the area as well as a playground and nature trails.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Campground
              Sep. 26, 2023

              Strawberry Campground

              Quiet and secluded

              Nice sites with lots of separation and easy access to a trailhead. Multiple vault toilets available as well as water taps that I don’t think are potable but good enough to rinse dishes. We got caught in rain, sleet, snow, and graupel all in one day but that’s hardly the campground’s fault. If you can get up the sketchy and rough road, it’s a beautiful site.

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              Sep. 26, 2023

              Barnhouse Campground

              Quiet and secluded

              Stayed for one night, most of the sites are far enough away that it didn’t feel crowded with three other parties there, but a couple of the sites are close enough to be good for a group. Our site had a slight slant so we needed a couple of leveling blocks. Clean toilet when we were there.

            • Peggy/Mark C.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Olive Lake Campground (Or) — Umatilla National Forest
              Sep. 20, 2023

              Olive Lake Campground (Or) — Umatilla National Forest

              Beautiful and peaceful.

              Olive Lake is a beautiful and quiet place to camp. There is a boat ramp and dock that are in good repair there. There are lakeside campsites. Some are reservable and others are first come first serve. There has been some thinning of the trees in the campground and the cleanup process has not been completed, yet it is still a great place to stay. There is a trail that goes around the lake that they say is only 2 miles long. It was a wonderful hike but according to our sports watches and GPS was almost 3 miles. So be prepared.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Mccully Forks
              Aug. 24, 2023

              Mccully Forks

              Peaceful and beautiful

              This quite little gem of a camp ground is our favorite spot to get away for a weekend or longer. Beautiful old growth trees, with a stream running through it. Close to Sumpter if you forgot something, or there is always some street activity or flea market happening.

            • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Lunch Creek
              Jul. 27, 2023

              Lunch Creek

              For Cars and Tiny Rigs

              Sweet little spot for smaller vehicles. We walked along the path to check it out before attempting it in our 26ft class c and I’m glad we did. The path was too narrow for us, and the road rose up a bit too high along the middle. A smaller vehicle shouldn’t have a problem. There’s a nice little clearing at the end of the path right along the little creek. Very peaceful and green when we came here in July. 

              At the main road there IS a spot large enough for our RV (that’s where we parked when we got out to walk to the creek spot) but we decided not to stay the night there. It wasn’t flat at all and a little too noisy and close to the main road. But it would definitely do in a pinch- very easy to get to- just off the main road to the right. There’s a fire pit marking the spot. 

              Zero cell reception in this entire area for verizon and ATT. No amenities here, this is a FS dispersed camping spot so please keep the area clean and pack out your waste.

            • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Blue Mtn Sno Park
              Jul. 27, 2023

              Blue Mtn Sno Park

              Good sno park camping

              Free camping in sno park parking lot in Malheur National Forest between May and October. Huge parking lot, accessible for any giant RV. Lot is flat enough, not totally flat but good enough for the night. 

              There’s an accessible pit toilet here but it was locked when we stayed here in July. 

              We had the whole lot to ourselves for the night. Very peaceful and quiet, very minimal traffic and road noise. Nice forest roads to walk along. Lots of green grass and trees when we came in July. 

              No amenities here at all, please pack out your waste and keep it clean. Zero cell reception here in this entire area with Verizon or ATT but the lot is in a big clearing with no trees around so I’m guessing starlink would work well here.

            • CThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Strawberry Campground
              Jul. 23, 2023

              Strawberry Campground

              Hidden Gem

              Off the beaten path, but we'll worth it! Dropped 20 degrees from the hot valley floor. Around 8 spots, first come, but a few other spots on the way up, for dispersed. Right along strawberry creek, beautiful, quiet. Trails to explore, wildlife to see.

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Middle Fork
              Jul. 22, 2023

              Middle Fork

              Beautiful riverside campground

              This is a very nice Forest Service campground along the Middle Fork of the John Day River. The sites are nicely laid out and are a fair distance from each other. Although the campground is adjacent to a paved road, there was little traffic during our two night stay.

              The river is a little difficult to access because of shrubs and small trees, but this is actually good news because so much of the Middle Fork has been damaged by mining and cattle. Continuing west on the road brings you to several very interesting locations with information boards that describe the reclamation efforts of the Warm Spring Tribe on 2,000 acres of land through which the river runs.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Unity Lake Dump Station
              Jul. 17, 2023

              Unity Lake Dump Station

              Quiet place with small trees

              Hosts were very friendly and the location was peaceful. Sunsets were beautiful but we stayed during a very hot week and the lack of shade made it very difficult to stay cool. Trees were very small and didn’t provide much shade. In about 5 years it may be a better place to camp.
              Lake water was extremely filthy. Kids swam and had a good time in the cool water but the water was gross.

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Middle Fork
              Jul. 4, 2023

              Middle Fork

              Quiet & Clean Campground on the river

              We stopped here after a long drive from Stanley, ID enroute to Reno. Found the campground on The Dyrt app. Only 3 campers were at the site. Very quiet. Our dog swam in the river. The toilet was clean & didn’t smell. Very shaded sites.

            • Melissa S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Mccully Forks
              Jun. 19, 2023

              Mccully Forks

              Quiet Slice of Heaven

              McCully Forks Campground in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is an absolute haven for those seeking to reconnect with nature. The serenity and beauty of the surroundings are unparalleled, providing a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The lack of cell service was surprisingly refreshing, encouraging genuine relaxation and a chance to truly unplug. From the rustling of the trees to the clear, starlit sky, every detail felt like an invitation to breathe deeper and appreciate the simple joys. If you're looking for a tranquil retreat and a profound sense of peace, McCully Forks Campground delivers in every aspect. Can't wait to return!

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              Camper-submitted photo from Fish House Inn and RV Campground
              Jun. 6, 2023

              Fish House Inn and RV Campground

              Quiet, we’ll maintained RV park

              The park is operated by a friendly and helpful couple. The ground and facilities are clean and well supplied. Dayville is a delightful small town with chickens and goats and horses as neighbors to the RV park. The proprietors clearly value hospitality and are very welcoming.



            Guide to Mount Vernon

            Tent camping near Mount Vernon, Oregon offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.

            Tent campers appreciate these amenities

            • At Strawberry Campground, visitors can enjoy picnic tables and vault toilets, making for a comfortable camping experience.
            • Oregon Mine Campground provides a simple setup with toilets available, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills.
            • Canyon Meadows offers a rustic experience with essential amenities, ideal for tent campers who appreciate the basics.

            Tent campers like these nearby activities

            • Hiking enthusiasts will find plenty of trails to explore near Strawberry Campground, including routes leading to stunning views and waterfalls.
            • Wildlife watching is a highlight at Oregon Mine Campground, where campers can spot wild horses grazing nearby.
            • The scenic surroundings of Trout Farm provide opportunities for fishing and relaxing by the pond, making it a great spot for unwinding after a day of adventure.

            Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20

            • Camping at Strawberry Campground is free, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious campers.
            • Oregon Mine Campground offers a no-cost experience, perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without spending a dime.
            • For a small fee, visitors can stay at Canyon Meadows, which provides a peaceful setting for tent camping.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Mount Vernon, OR?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mount Vernon, OR is Strawberry Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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