Best Tent Camping near Oakridge, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Oakridge, Oregon (70)
1. Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area
7 Reviews•36 SavesLowell, OregonThis recreation area is part of Fall Creek Lake
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Firewood Available
2. Clark Creek Organization Campground
3 Reviews•1 Photo•6 SavesLowell, OregonOverview
Clark Creek, located 12 miles northeast of Lowell, Oregon, is a fantastic group campground built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It features five sleeping structures with platform sleeping bunks, plus a large field to pitch tents, play baseball and volleyball or throw a Frisbee. Several hiking and biking trails, swimming areas and open fields offer fun opportunities for large groups with varied interests.
Recreation
The campground offers a baseball field and horseshoe pits, and a volleyball net can be set up on the field. A few footpaths meander through the recreation area. One connects the sleeping shelters to Big Falls Creek and another links to the Ta-Wa-Si Chapel. The Fall Creek Trail Area is worth exploring, including the Clark Creek Nature Trail.
Natural Features
Clark Creek runs through the campground and connects with Big Fall Creek in the Willamette Valley. Willamette National Forest spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
- Pets
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
3. Big Pool Campground
1 Review•20 SavesFall Creek Lake, OregonBig Pool is a small, shady, five site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek. Expect heavy use during summer weekends.
- Pets
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
- Trash
4. Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
7 Reviews•10 Photos•61 SavesClearwater, OregonThe trailhead and surrounding area is a Day-Use only site, open from sunrise to sunset. Toketee Lake Campground is the closest overnight campground. Provides access to: Umpqua Hot Springs Trail #1444 North Umpqua Trail Amenities No drinking water Vault toilet Limited garbage disposal - Please pack it out
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- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Toilets
5. Steamboat Falls
3 Reviews•16 SavesUmpqua National Forest, OregonThis campground offers excellent scenery. Although Steamboat Creek is closed to all fishing, summer visitors often see large steelhead trout attempting to jump the falls during their spawning runs. The campground is on the other side of Steamboat Creek from Steamboat Road. Towering fir trees shade the campsites, making it feel as if you are further away from the North Umpqua Highway. The trailhead for the 5.5-mile Mott segment of the North Umpqua Trail is about 6 miles southwest of the campground. Facilities 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 3 tent campsites with picnic tables and fire pits No drinking water Horseshoe pits Baseball fields Vault toilet Garbage disposal
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- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
6. Irish & Taylor Lakes
2 Reviews•8 Photos•33 SavesDeschutes National Forest, Oregon- Pets
- Tents
- Firewood Available
7. Summit Lake Campground
2 Reviews•13 Photos•64 SavesDiamond Lake, OregonOffering access to Diamond Peak Wilderness, this primitive campground is next to the beautiful Summit Lake. Mosquitoes can be particularly bothersome.The access road (Forest Road 6010) to reach this campground is only recommended for high clearance 4x4 vehicles. There is a beach launch boat ramp area within this campground.
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- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
8. Waldo Lake Area
1 Review•2 Photos•24 SavesOakridge, OregonThick forests, hiking, mountain biking, camping, swimming and boating. Waldo Lake is a recreation gem of the Cascades (besides the hordes of mosquitoes in early summer). Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon. Lying high on the western slopes of the Oregon Cascades, Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon and one of the purest lakes in the world. It has no permanent inlet to bring nutrients into the lake for plant growth. The lack of plant life contributes to its purity. You can see to depths of 120 feet on a calm day. It offers a uniquely peaceful setting on the water and along remote shorelines, surrounded by forests of Douglas fir and Western Hemlock. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming. See more photos. CAMPING Waldo Lake’s three developed campgrounds usually open in late June or early July, depending on snowpack. North Waldo, Islet, and Shadow Bay have over 200 developed sites with toilets, potable water and boat ramps at Waldo Lake. Many campsites can be reserved up to six months in advance of arrival through recreation.gov. Campgrounds are often full mid-August into September. Waldo also has nearly 50 primitive dispersed campsites around the lake. Dispersed campsites are free, but there are rules for staying in a dispersed site, including how to dispose properly of waste (there are no restroom facilities at these sites). BOATING Waldo Lake is one of the clearest lakes in Oregon and to help maintain the purity, only electric boats motors traveling less than 10 mph. Non motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks and paddle boards are popular along with the occasional sailboat. Boaters may debark at Waldo’s two islands for a picnic or scampering around, but may not camp there overnight. Boating Regulations & Boating Safety: Oregon State Marine Board manages boating regulations. Visit their website for boating regulations and safety information. They also have links to information about water levels. HIKING/BIKING Waldo Lake borders the Waldo Lake Wilderness area. There are numerous trails that lead to nearby wilderness lakes. Mountain bikers may use any trail marked for the sport. The 20-mile Waldo Lake Trail (also known as the Jim Weaver Loop trail) around the lake is a popular ride. But at 5,400 feet in elevation the trail is covered with snow late into the season. Early fall when the trail dries out and the mosquitoes die down it’s a great ride. FACTS & FIGURES Lake Area: 6,298 acres (9.8 square miles) Lake Surface Elevation: 5,414 feet Maximum Depth: 420 feet Average depth: 128 feet Length of shoreline: 21.7 miles Basin Formation: Tectonic fault block subsidence modified by glaciers Soils: Thin layer (average between 3 and 6 feet) of moderately weathered volcanic ash and boulders from glacial outwash over basaltic bedrock History of the Waldo Lake Area
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10. Umpqua National Forest Steamboat Falls Campground
2 Reviews•11 Photos•9 SavesUmpqua National Forest, Oregon- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
Recent Tent Reviews near Oakridge, Oregon
1023 Reviews of 70 Oakridge Campgrounds
- CCarole M.
Traveler
Belknap Hot Springs Lodge and Gardens
Lovely stay in a gorgeous setting
We loved our stay here. We started on site 2 but it has zero shade so they were able to give us site 8. Right on the river with the beautiful sights and sounds of that majestic McKenzie. We moved up to the upper campground to site 14 for the next couple days. Also shady with sight and sound of the river. They sites aren’t very big but have a table and fire pit. The tent sites across the river that you hike to are amazing!! I want to tent camp there!! So wooded and many have direct river access. They also have cabins to rent. The hot mineral pools were wonderful and the staff friendly. They have a small store with a few essentials but no real food available. Lovely place.
Kelly N.
Ranger
Yukwah Campground
ADA access camping sites and great day use area
Yukwah campground is found along hwy 22 East of Salem along the Willamette National Forest in Linn County. Most of the sites along this stretch are first come, first serve walk up sites - but you can reserve by connecting with Linn County Parks and Rec (see photo for info) for $18/night plus $5 additional vehicle fee and reservation fee. This campground has ada access camp sites and tent sites. Most of the RV sites along the Willamette National Forest can be used for tent camping. The day use area at this site is great for swimming, fishing, and possibly a small hike. I advise camping near the day use area (#3) if you have a large family or kids for larger sites and easy access. Yukwah is near wagon wheel bridge with access to trails for those wanting to hike while camping. Vault toilets are available (bring soap) - there are no showers or additional amenities. There is access to potable water at this location.
Cynthia K.
Legend
KOA Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North
Away from the crowds!
A campground with full hookups, clean bathrooms& showers& access to a very nice lake. Off the beaten path-you're camping in the pines of South Central Oregon. Yes, it's dry& dusty, but it's summer& they're in a drought. We were in site 28, which is by the bathroom. Convenient for us, since we have no shower in our trailer. Laundry has 2 washers& 2 dryers, both worked while we were there. There's cabins for rent as well.
The tent sites by the lake looked outstanding! If I was tent camping I'd totally want one. There's also some tent sites at the main campground facing the woods. This is an old fashioned campground. There's no jumping pillows. Swimming is done in the lake. The kids camping next to us entertained themselves. There's a boat ramp, fishing& a very small camp store.
When they say you're "away from it all", that means stock up on supplies BEFORE you get to your campsite. There's restaurants at Crater Lake& I think Diamond Lake.
The worst thing I can say about this campground is that I hated the tokens. The girl who registered me told me the reason & I understand it. The tokens for the showers are free to registered campers & given out every day for the asking. This campground sits alongside a Forest Service campground within easy walking distance. No showers or laundry there. Maybe a business opportunity for the KOA? $5 for a shower for the unregistered & stinky? I wish there was a way though to insert the tokens INSIDE your shower so you don't have to trot back to your shower wrapped in a towel!
My husband & I liked this campground very much. I would recommend it if visiting Crater Lake& the surrounding National Forests.
Whitney P.Traveler
Rock Creek Dispersed Camping
Beautiful place
Camped in a tent, beautiful scenery
- Grant B.Traveler
Crane Prairie Campground
Tent camped overnight
My wife I have been trying to go camping once a week this summer and it's been awesome. This was one of our stops! We went to the tent camp sites, I believe we picked spot 14 and were first blown away by the view. You're right on the water and overlooking the entire lake. We set up camp and the only big bummer for us the whole trip was there wasn't really a spot that we could find to avoid the huge number of ants! They didn't really bother us and our stuff but they were everywhere.
Also I'm a huge fisherman so Crane Prairie was also picked for the fishing AND the camping. But this is a very large lake so unless you have a boat the shore fishing is a challenge. I was able to pull a few off the point we were camping at but it's just so sad seeing a whole lake you cant fish because you don't have a boat.
We still had a blast, the bathrooms were conveniently located close to the tent camping but not to close. The spots were plenty far apart that if we had had company or would have been no bother.
All in all we would love to come back but the lost of other camping spots is so long its gunna be a while.
Steve H.Traveler
Big Pines RV Park
Great for tent camping
I stopped here on my motorcycle and got one of the 4 tent sites that the park has to offer. The tent sites are at the front of the park and very close to the bathroom/shower building. The showers and bathroom were very clean and there is WiFi available to guests. The tent sites are close to the roadway so there is a lot of truck noise through the night. The tent area is flat with picnic tables. The tent sites were $20.00 + tax.
- Annette M.Traveler
Diamond Lake
Rustic but nice campground with bathrooms, fire pits, and potable water.
Some of the campsites are on an incline which would not be good for tent camping.
- Charlott K.
Guide
Black Canyon Campground - Willamette NF
Primitive
Not the place to take a big motorhome and no cell service but nice if you want to tent camp in the woods
Kimberly Y.GuideKOA Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North
Close to the park attractions
Shady with RV and tent sites. Pay showers at guest services. Flush toilets at campground.
- JJessica M.Traveler
Sunnyside Park
Seems more like a parking lot not a campground
Not super geared toward tent camping, if you have an RV or trailer it may be better. Super open with sites right on top of one another.
- Noelle F.
ScoutBelknap Hot Springs Lodge and Gardens
Love this place
Great for any kind of camper or non-camper. Tents, RVs, cabins, the lodge, they have it all. Staff is friendly and the hot spring pools are wonderful. We have tent camped here and have rented a cabin and had a great experience both times.
- Blaine B.Legend
Elk Lake (Or) — Willamette National Forest
Childhood Favorite!
I have fond memories tent camping at Elk Lake as a kid. It’s where I learned to fish, swim, and love of hiking. It’s a great mountain lake with awesome views of the mountains. Highly recommend.
- BBill I.Guide
Paradise Campground
Campsite 55
Beautiful spot right on the river, but all the tent sites are on a slight slant and the parking is too steep for in vehicle sleeping.
John M.Scout
Harralson Horse Campground
Quiet stay
Picnic tables and fire pits available. Pretty good RV sites. Pretty good tent sites. Somebody even left us some wood. Other wood available in the area. Only one other camper while we were there (4-days).
- JJim Y.Scout
Diamond Lake
Beautiful views and good fishing
We have been camping here for over 10 years in our motor home and boat. The views are wonderful from every angle. The are a variety of campsites some more conducive to tent camping and yet there are many pull through sites for trailers and motor homes.
Todd M.GuideBlack Canyon Campground - Willamette NF
Great Campground by the River
This campground is just 10 miles out of Oakridge. Although just off the highway, you can’t tell it is even there. The best spots are those closest to the river. Most have well cleared spots for tents amid towering Douglas fir trees. The sites only have enough room for one vehicle, and many did not appear long enough for a larger motor home over say 20 feet.
The river is the real attraction here. When we were here in June it was low enough to wade and swim, and there were families hanging out in chairs along the gravel bars and floating in the river. Great place to chill with beers after a day hiking or mountain biking.
The only downside is the train tracks are just on the other side of the river and at least when we were there the train went by 4-5 times throughout the night. For whatever reason it blows its whistle repeatedly, hard to tell why as there is no road on that side. It does wake you up for a moment but we were so tired from mountain biking we went right back to sleep.
Although it is only a short distance from Oakridge, we had no cell service at all. Had to get most of the way to Oakridge before we picked it up. We had Verizon and AT&T so maybe another carrier has coverage.
Great campground overall, would definitely come back.
- Kelly N.Ranger
Blue Pool — Willamette National Forest
Quiet campground, great for families
Blue Pools is a great family campground, open for walk-ins during the summer. The sites are large and versatile between RV and tent sites. There are paved paths that are great for bike rides. Some campsites require a walk in with parking nearbye.
Laura M.Legend
Ikenick Sno-Park
Free Camping and Hiking
Right off Hwy 126 is this dirt parking lot where camping is allowed. There is access to multiple hikes from this point.
Over night parking without permit May - Oct ok, but inside a vehicle only, no tent camping allowed per sign in winter as snowplow drivers cannot see tents as well.
No toilets or trash in this area so pack in and pack out. No cell reception.
Tiv P.ScoutCascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area
Great place
Beautiful. About 30 min away from groceries and stores. Came in late to this campround. No reservation needed. Lucky they had a couple of tent sites open. We ended up staying an extra day. About $21 for a night with a car. Extra vehicle extra $7.
- AAllison D.Scout
Little Lava Lake
turned into family tradition
started camping at little lava lake when I was a kid with the family every summer and still do as an adult with my own family. place is absolutely gorgeous, there's hiking trails, fishing, and great people there's a lodge market at lava lake not to far away pet friendly and bathrooms tent camping or rv
Carole B.GuideDiamond Lake
Wonderful!!!
I spent 5 days tent camping here in a trailer spot. It was never crowded and extremely enjoyable. They do have a lodge and a place you can rent boats. If you pick a fight right along the water you very likely to see Eagles and other Wildlife early in the morning. I highly recommend Diamond Lake!
- DDenise D.Guide
Black Canyon Campground - Willamette NF
Our favorite Oregon campground
We love this campground. We’ve only tent camped here. The site we’ve always stayed at is huge, way far from any other sites, and has a neat little trail between the parking spot and camping spot. The river is a short walk away and has wonderful spots for the kids to play in away from the main channel. The one downside is the train that goes during the night across the river, but we were usually tired enough it didn’t bother us too much. We’ve since moved away from Oregon but will always remember this spot fondly and will camp there anytime we can when we’re back in Oregon!
- PPatricia F.Traveler
Belknap Hot Springs Lodge and Gardens
Remote tent sites right on the water!
Nice tent sites removed from the lodge and RV sites. Lovely walking trails and accessibility to soaking pools with hot spring water. Staff as very friendly, but the one bathroom was very dirty. They do sell firewood and ice at the checkin - which was nice.
Overall - a lovely getaway.
anne P.Traveler
Dexter Shores RV Park
Clean, safe, comfortable
I had an easy stopover here on the way to Eastern Oregon. I didn’t want to use my tanks, so I used their restrooms. They were warm, clean, and well-lit. Walking back and forth from my trailer, I felt safe. There are plenty of big trees in the park which is lovely. Lots of full-timers live here, plus there is a portion that is mobile homes. There’s also a nice looking tent camping area, but it was cold and no one was there. They also have an area for walking the dogs. Good Sam discount. Contrary to the listing, they do have 30 amp service.
- RRhonda C.Scout
Big Pines RV Park
Cute & Quaint
Awesome little campground. We came in on motorcycles & stayed overnight in tents. Owner was friendly & very accommodating, all around nice guy. Park was in process of expanding, adding a more RV hookups, a couple more tent sites, & hopefully another shower house. Would absolutely recommend if you are in Crescent, OR area, it's close to Bend, & has a couple of good restaurants close by. Will definitely be back.
Brittney G.Ranger
Digit Point Campground
Awesome Lakeside Campground
A gravel road takes you to Miller lake where this campground is nestled. The lake is beautiful and campsites are available with a great view of the lake. Bathrooms and trash cans are available. It is well maintained and in a neat location. I think there are rv/trailer hookups but I was tent camping. The lake is perfect for activities like fishing and kayaking. There are also hiking trails to do a little exploring.
Sarah K.Scout
Trapper Creek Campground
Great spot on the south side of Odell Lake
I stayed here on a Monday night (and reserved ahead since it's small and popular with boaters) in a tent site. Sites are big, some face the water but ours was a bit further in the trees. There is a road to a dock on the water and a trail that leads to Shelter Cove. Mosquitos were pretty awful, so we made a fire early and left at dawn.
Guide to Oakridge
Tent camping near Oakridge, Oregon offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to lush forests, there's something for everyone.
Local Activities for Tent Campers
- Enjoy swimming and fishing at the beautiful Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area, where families can relax and kids can play in the water.
- Explore the scenic trails and take in the breathtaking views at Clark Creek Organization Campground, perfect for group activities and family outings.
- Experience the tranquility of nature while hiking around the Big Pool Campground, which is situated right by the water, making it ideal for a peaceful retreat.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Oakridge
- Arrive early to secure a spot at Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area, as it operates on a first-come, first-served basis and can fill up quickly during peak season.
- Bring your own firewood and be prepared for basic amenities at Clark Creek Organization Campground, as fires are not allowed and there are no electric hookups.
- Pack plenty of water and snacks when visiting Big Pool Campground, as the campground is not overly developed and nearby supplies may require a short drive.
Tent Camping Prices in the Area
- Expect to pay around $21 per night at Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area, with an additional fee for extra vehicles.
- The fee for staying at Clark Creek Organization Campground is approximately $19 per night, making it an affordable option for group camping.
- Rates at Big Pool Campground are competitive, providing a great value for those looking to enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Oakridge, OR is Cascara Campground — Fall Creek State Recreation Area with a 3.9-star rating from 7 reviews.
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