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Best Campgrounds near Grants Pass, OR

641 Reviews

Camping around Grants Pass puts you close to the Rogue River with options ranging from city parks to forest sites. The City Park Campground sits right in town, making it simple to grab supplies or head out for a meal between river trips. A few miles away, the Grants Pass Area State Park has camping spots where you'll likely see deer wandering through camp in the mornings. If you prefer camping with fewer neighbors, the National Forest land outside town has basic sites without the crowds. The Grants Pass Recreation Area has good camping spots with trails connecting directly to many campsites. Animals frequently visit camps in this area, so keep your food locked up tight. Many locals avoid camping here during the hottest summer months, preferring May-June or September-October when temperatures are milder. Winter camping is possible and the hiking can be excellent, though some higher elevation roads and campgrounds close seasonally. It's worth calling ahead about conditions before making the drive out.

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Best Camping Sites Near Grants Pass, Oregon (243)

    1. Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground

    50 Reviews
    Rogue River, OR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 582-3128

    $31 - $77 / night

    "Great 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."

    "Was set to Harvest Host (dry camp) at a delicious brewery in Grants Pass, OR, for a one-night stopover, but area temps were a scorching 102 degrees."

    2. Riverpark RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Grants Pass, OR
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 479-0046

    "We continue to live here at Riverpark and love helping our summer campers enjoy their stay in Grants Pass."

    "Probably my favorite RV park in the Grants Pass area."

    3. Schroeder Park

    11 Reviews
    Grants Pass, OR
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 474-5285

    $20 - $55 / night

    "If you want to camp along the river in Grants Pass, then this is the spot. It’s clean, family friendly, has bathrooms, and boat/river access."

    "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."

    4. Sunny Valley Campground

    10 Reviews
    Wolf Creek, OR
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 479-0209

    $40 - $105 / night

    "It's close to I-5 bit the road noise was not bad and a chorus of frogs throughout the evening distracts from it. We were in spot 67 which was spacious and offered a great deal of privacy."

    "Camp is close to the interstate but still quiet. Bathrooms are nice and clean, spot to wash your dishes, wifi is pretty good! Evey site has water and power access. Also has a pool."

    5. Griffin Park

    5 Reviews
    Merlin, OR
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 474-5285

    $30 - $55 / night

    "Easy to get to off the 5 so even though you feel like you're out there, it's actually extremely close to a cute little downtown with everything you might need."

    6. Indian Mary Park

    9 Reviews
    Merlin, OR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 474-5285

    $25 - $55 / night

    "The campground was quiet and relatively empty making it tranquil and scenic and perfect with its proximity to the boat ramp onto the Rogue."

    "I like the set up of each individual shower with a locking door opening to the outside.

    Garbage dumpsters available throughout, and there are no recycling bins."

    7. Rogue Valley Overniters

    5 Reviews
    Grants Pass, OR
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 479-2208

    8. Grants Pass KOA

    5 Reviews
    Merlin, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 479-7974

    "Close to the highway, without the highway noise.

    Very well maintained, clean and professional

    Several off leash dog areas.

    Wifi only available in a few locations."

    9. Medford-Gold Hill KOA

    11 Reviews
    Gold Hill, OR
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 855-7710

    "It is close to Hwy 5 so a lot of road noise. But most in this area are. Sites are tight like most KOAs. We chose an end spot and did alright. Plus it was quiet part of year."

    10. Whitehorse County Park

    3 Reviews
    Wilderville, OR
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 474-5285

    $25 - $55 / night

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641 Reviews of 243 Grants Pass Campgrounds

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Redwood Bar Dispersed Camping

    Redwood Camping

    I’m not sure why everyone is so pressed about the maps leading them elsewhere, the signs are there! There are actually 3 river access roads that will lead you to dispersed camping. The Nook, Miller and Redwood and they all have signs displayed. We were there for 3 nights and to be honest every night from Mon-Wed. was quite but busy. Everyone was respectful of the others space however it was just too busy of a site for how we like to camp. It is good for a sleep and the river was was nice but not really my flavor. We drove up farther to another site and enjoyed that much more.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    South Fork Chetco

    Secluded river spot

    This is one of my favorite spots so far! It’s a little farther up than we anticipated going BUT so worth it...maybe a mile or so past the Redwood river access. You’ll pass through a cute little neighborhood and it’s right before the bridge on your left hand side. The spot that we were staying at before just got way too busy and that’s not the kind of camping that we prefer to do. We were able to get our rig and our Casita down fairly easy. We’re right on the river with very beautiful views and the whole area to ourselves!! We’re visiting early September so no fires are allowed at this time and the yellow jackets are still definitely out, so try and make sure you have a trap for them…they can get aggressive! Would most definitely come back to this spot!!

  • L
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Alfred A. Loeb State Park Campground

    happy campground right on the chetco

    Wow! I had heard some mixed reviews of Loeb; lack of privacy, loud partying. That wasn't my experience. Maybe I got lucky but I had super chill neighbors and it was dead quiet once the sun went down. There are options up the river for more private dispersed camping I checked out the next day, but solo camping as a woman I prefer to have some lowkey families or older couples camping nearby, which is what I got. Gigantic trees swallowed my site which was a 3 minute walk to the riverbank. Chetco is the most gorgeous river I have ever been lucky enough to swim in. Honestly the campground could have been a dump and I might not have even noticed due to how dazzled I was by the river, which flowed gently behind my site. I swam for hours, walked into camp for a hot shower & dinner, stared up at the stars before bed. I heard barred owls at night. So hard to leave this special place. I will be back as soon as I can.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    middle fork smith river

    Middle Fork Smith River

    This is a cute spot and we stayed here for 3 nights. Plenty of space between the other campers (up to 5 one night). There is an overlook to the river at the dead end of the road and you can hear people enjoying that view but nothing that would really disturb you. There is a trail that leads straight down to the river! Plenty of room for swimming and fishing. Would definitely stay here again. It’s about a 15 min. drive to the Jedediah Redwoods, which if you haven’t seen…IT’S A MUST!! We dropped our trailer at the information center for the Redwoowds, visited in the forest for a few hours, picked up the trailer and came right back to this spot with no problems.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Patrick Creek Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful creek camping

    This little spot is such a gem. The reviews are correct in the fact that it can be a tight fit. My husband and I were the only camper here when we stayed so we didn’t experience that as a problem. It is a bit steep coming down but since we were the only ones we had plenty of room to back the camper where we wanted. The creek is absolutely clear, a bit chilly but stunning. I would definitely recommend this spot and would absolutely come back for another stay. If you miss this spot or it’s too full there are plenty of other dispersed campsites farther up. Might not be as much room for campers or splashing around in the river but you’ll still access to the river. We came late August.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Jackson County Howard Prairie Lake Resort

    One of my Favs

    Great location, many sites are right on this gorgeous lake. Boat slips and ramps, kayak and paddle. Awesome trail along the lake. Super well maintained, clean, water, electric hook ups and dump station. A little resort with food. Boat and kayak rentals. A quiet sleep in the trees.

  • Ashley A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Laughing Alpaca Campground

    Quirky and cute

    This place is definitely charming. It has its own alpaca pasture and management is very nice! Everyone here was nice and our spot on the river was cool. We saw river otters! Only thing I didn’t love about this place is there was no change machine for laundry and there were no locks on the stalls in the bathroom which was a little weird to me.

  • Ashley A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Patrick Creek Dispersed Camping

    Peaceful

    Very peaceful and secluded. Would definitely stay again! Only thing is the people before us did not practice leave no trace and there were some paper towels in a bush and dog toys left behind.

  • Rachel A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Wolf Creek Park

    Wolf creek

    We had a nice time at this campground. There was a playground our toddler enjoyed, and we were very grateful it was about 20 degrees cooler than grants pass which was 100 degrees at 6pm.

    The sites by the river and backed up to the woods are nice.

    It was pretty empty when we stayed there

Guide to Grants Pass

Camping near Grants Pass, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the Rogue River: The river is perfect for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Many campers enjoy the river access at Indian Mary Park, where one visitor said, "The campground was quiet and relatively empty making it tranquil and scenic and perfect with its proximity to the boat ramp onto the Rogue."
  • Hiking Trails: There are numerous trails nearby for hiking enthusiasts. One camper at Jackson Wellsprings mentioned, "There are walking trails around the property including a gigantic garden of veggies and flowers."
  • Visit Local Attractions: Grants Pass has charming shops and restaurants. A reviewer at Schroeder Park noted, "Cute little place near the river. Perfect for bringing your boat to put in the river."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Seven Feathers RV Resort said, "The bathrooms had individual showers and were updated and state of the art."
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are nice, large and well spaced."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often receive praise for their hospitality. A reviewer at Charles V. Stanton County Park & Campground shared, "The camp host on Loop D was friendly and kind."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are close to highways, which can lead to traffic noise. A visitor at Medford-Gold Hill KOA noted, "It is close to Hwy 5 so a lot of road noise."
  • Reservation Policies: Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground mentioned, "This is a reservation only state park but you can make the reservations day of before getting there."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have full amenities. A reviewer at Jackson Wellsprings said, "This is not a glamorous camping experience."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and pools. A camper at Sunny Valley Campground mentioned, "Nice campsites clean facilities a pool, bouncy house playground and horseshoes."
  • Safety First: Choose campgrounds with good visibility and space. A visitor at Riverpark RV Resort noted, "Sites are quite close to each other. But a nice and quiet place to stay."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check for nearby markets. A camper at Schroeder Park said, "Dog park for your furry friends and kids play area."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Medford-Gold Hill KOA mentioned, "Pull thru sites are short my 35 footer and car just fit."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups for convenience. A camper at Southern Oregon RV Park said, "Sites have concrete pad, fire pit and table with FHU."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Check the forecast and pack accordingly. A visitor at Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground noted, "It was HOT! We pretty much ran our a/c non-stop."

Camping around Grants Pass, Oregon, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds in Grants Pass, Oregon?

For the best camping experience in Grants Pass, Schroeder Park stands out as a family-friendly option with clean facilities, paved sites, and beautiful river access. It offers tent sites, RV hookups, and even yurts at reasonable rates ($20-30/night). Another excellent choice is Jacks Landing RV Resort, conveniently located off I-5 at the north end of town with easy access to restaurants and fuel stations. For those seeking camping options just outside of town, Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground provides FHU RV sites near the river with hiking paths along the water, while Riverpark RV Resort offers shady sites for summer camping.

What river camping options are available around Grants Pass?

The Rogue River provides exceptional camping opportunities around Grants Pass. Riverpark RV Resort offers prime riverside camping with abundant shade during hot summer months, making it ideal for those wanting to be right on the water. Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground features full hookup RV sites close to the river with hiking paths that border the water and connect various camping loops. The park is conveniently located about 10 miles south of Grants Pass with easy I-5 access. Other river options include Griffin Park with boat-in access and Indian Mary Park near Merlin, both offering scenic spots along the Rogue River with water activities and fishing opportunities.

Is dispersed camping allowed near Grants Pass?

Dispersed camping is available in the Siskiyou National Forest areas surrounding Grants Pass, though specific rules apply. Most dispersed camping requires you to be at least 100-200 feet from water sources and outside designated recreation areas. Patrick Creek Campground offers a more established option right off Grants Pass with creek access in a wooded area. For those seeking backcountry experiences, Willow Lake in the mountain backcountry south of Grants Pass provides secluded camping opportunities. Always check with the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest office for current regulations, fire restrictions, and motor vehicle use maps before heading out for dispersed camping.

Are there any KOA campgrounds in Grants Pass?

Yes, the Grants Pass KOA is located in the Grants Pass area, offering the standardized amenities KOA campers expect, including reservable sites, water, toilets, and big-rig-friendly accommodations. For those willing to venture a bit further, the Medford-Gold Hill KOA is another option located near Central Point, approximately 25-30 minutes from Grants Pass. This KOA features multiple access options including drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in sites. Both KOAs provide typical campground facilities and serve as convenient bases for exploring the Grants Pass area and the broader Rogue Valley region.

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