Best Dispersed Camping near Paisley, OR
Several dispersed camping options exist on BLM land around Paisley, Oregon, with Lake Abert US 395 South Pullout offering free, accessible sites for both tents and RVs. This location features gravel mounds that provide some highway sound buffering, though swimming is not permitted in the alkaline lake. Road conditions are generally good, allowing access for larger vehicles including big rigs.
Duncan Reservoir Campground provides a more secluded option approximately 5 miles down a gravel road, with primitive sites along the water. The reservoir has vault toilets but no potable water or hookups. Sites are undesignated with fire rings and picnic tables available. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "the road would be rough after some rain but was fine if not bumpy when dry." Other backcountry options include Paradise Creek, which offers limited camping where the creek meets the Sycan River, and BLM land near Summer Lake where primitive boondocking spots can be found just off Highway 31.
