The Phoenix area of Oregon sits at approximately 1,500 feet elevation where the Rogue Valley meets the Cascade foothills. RV camping options near Phoenix span from riverside parks along the Rogue River to forested settings with mountain views. Temperatures range from warm, dry summers with highs in the 90s to mild winters where occasional freezing temperatures can affect campground water systems.
What to do
Fishing at nearby lakes: Southern Oregon RV Park features a small fishing lake on the property. "There is a walking bike trail that goes along Bear Creek to Ashland. I biked this but wouldn't recommend it for safety reasons," notes one camper, who also mentioned "fishing lakes, great place to stay" as a highlight.
Visit historic covered bridges: Sunny Valley Campground is located near a unique covered bridge. "The nearby covered bridge is neat to see," reports a camper who enjoyed this local landmark during their overnight stay in a 24-foot travel trailer.
River activities: Riverpark RV Resort provides direct Rogue River access. A visitor notes, "People float and boat by on the river, fishing. The City of Rogue River is a quaint town, small and friendly, and within walking distance of the campground." About 25 sites are positioned right on the river.
What campers like
Concrete pads for level parking: Southern Oregon RV Park features fully paved sites that campers appreciate. "The sites are level and each site has a picnic table and campfire space, as well as small lawn areas. The sites are a good distance from each other," according to one reviewer who found the park grounds "impeccable."
Clean facilities: Prospect RV Park (Crater Lake RV Park) maintains high cleanliness standards. A visitor comments, "Nice, fairly new restrooms and showers. The campsites for the most part have good separation." Another adds, "The bathrooms and showers were clean. The laundry was reasonably priced and convenient."
Community events: Prospect RV Park organizes special activities for guests. "Park hosted live music with bonfire in the evening with hotdogs and s'more," reports one camper. Another visitor elaborates: "To top it off they have a Saturday Campfire, with music, food and drink. Open to the camp. It's a great place to kick back and relax with some live music."
What you should know
Highway noise considerations: Some rv sites near Phoenix, Oregon experience traffic noise from I-5. At Blue Heron RV Park, "The good news is that campground is located in a rural area with a wonderful setting along the Klamath River," though the reviewer notes its isolated location means "we felt isolated and bored at times."
Internet connectivity varies: WiFi quality differs between parks. One camper at Blue Heron reports, "We did not have a Verizon signal in the campground. The free campground WiFi provides 1 Mbps download speed. We paid $12.00 for one week of upgraded WiFi which provides 3 Mbps download."
Shower costs: Some parks charge for shower usage. A camper at Holiday RV Park mentions, "If there is one issue its the .25 cents for an 8 minute shower. Not that the cost is an issue, its that it takes two minutes for the water to heat up."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Sunny Valley Campground offers family-friendly amenities. A visitor describes it as a "Safe, family campground with a nice shop, pool, restroom. You can rent a cabin, wagons, or a campground. There's also a dog park, which my dog loved!" Another adds that it has "everything you could hope for. Nice campsites clean facilities a pool, bouncy House playground and horseshoes."
Recreation areas: Most RV parks in the Phoenix area provide recreational spaces. Sunny Valley includes "a pool, volleyball net, playground" according to one visitor who described the booking process as "super smooth and all electronic including the confirmation and after hours instruction."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Watch for local wildlife. At Blue Heron RV Park, "The wild horses were a treat to see. They frequently roam around the campground," according to one visitor who appreciated this unexpected attraction.
Tips from RVers
Pull-through accessibility: Holiday RV Park offers convenient access for large rigs. A reviewer notes, "The site is easy to maneuver with all pull through spots to avoid how tricky it is to back up a big rig! There's also a beautiful little river that runs through the property making the spot a beautiful place to stop."
RV site sizes: Most rv sites near Phoenix, Oregon accommodate larger vehicles. At Bridgeview RV Park, "Each space has their own sliver of grass; sites are paved and mostly level." Though the reviewer mentions sites are "a bit close," they found it "remarkably quiet day and night."
Dump station services: Many parks offer sanitary dump access. A reviewer visiting Holiday RV Park mentions, "For 8 bucks we were able to dump, rinse and fill up our fresh water (Two different hoses duah)."
