Tent Camping Near Salem, Oregon

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Best Tent Sites Near Salem, OR (34)

    Camper-submitted photo from Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp — Willamette Mission State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp — Willamette Mission State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM Molalla River Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from BLM Molalla River Recreation Area

    2. BLM Molalla River Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    18 Photos
    112 Saves
    Molalla, Oregon

    Overview

    No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation. Reserve a campsite on recreation.gov or Recreation.gov Mobile App prior to entering the Molalla River Recreation Corridor. There is no cell reception in the drainage. Situated in a picturesque grove of western red cedar 4 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge, the site has 15 tent campsites, each equipped with a tent pad, metal fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table. The campground also has vault toilets and access to a beautiful cobble beach and swimming hole.

    Recreation

    Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking on nearby trails (Hardy Creek TH closest)

    Natural Features

    Molalla Wild and Scenic River and forested environment.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (503) 375-5646.

    Nearby Attractions

    Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla Wild and Scenic River which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing. The Molalla is one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River and cuts a picturesque gorge on its way to the valley floor. Table Rock Wilderness is further up the canyon and accessible through three trailheads.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash

    $15 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Maud Williamson State Recreation Site

    3. Maud Williamson State Recreation Site

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    21 Saves
    Keizer, Oregon
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Grove Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Grove Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Grove Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Grove Recreation Site

    4. Cedar Grove Recreation Site

    2 Reviews
    4 Photos
    33 Saves
    Scotts Mills, Oregon

    Overview

    No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Cedar Grove campsites are only available by making a reservation. Reserve a campsite on recreation.gov or Recreation.gov Mobile App prior to entering the Molalla River Recreation Corridor. There is no cell reception in the drainage. Situated in a picturesque grove of western red cedar 6 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge, the site has 10 tent campsites, each equipped with a tent pad, metal fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table. The campground also has vault toilets and river access.

    Recreation

    Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking on nearby trails (Hardy Creek TH closest)

    Natural Features

    Molalla Wild and Scenic River and forested environment.

    Nearby Attractions

    Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla Wild and Scenic River which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing. The Molalla is one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River and cuts a picturesque gorge on its way to the valley floor. Table Rock Wilderness is further up the canyon and accessible through three trailheads.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Standard processing fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Drinking Water

    $15 - $30 / night

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      5. Santiam State Forest Butte Creek Falls Campground

      2 Reviews
      13 Saves
      Mehama, Oregon
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Marys Peak
      Camper-submitted photo from Marys Peak
      Camper-submitted photo from Marys Peak
      Camper-submitted photo from Marys Peak
      Camper-submitted photo from Marys Peak
      Camper-submitted photo from Marys Peak

      6. Marys Peak

      6 Reviews
      11 Photos
      90 Saves
      Blodgett, Oregon

      Marys Peak campground is on the highest peak in the Oregon Coast Range. Here you’ll find a quaint campground nestled among Douglas fir, noble fir and western red cedar trees. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A vault toilet is provided but there is no drinking water. Just down the road from the Marys Peak Day Use Area, this peak has awe-inspiring views from the land to the sea.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group

      $10 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Jones Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Jones Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Jones Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Jones Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Jones Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Jones Creek

      7. Jones Creek

      10 Reviews
      49 Photos
      398 Saves
      Tillamook, Oregon
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Equestrian

      $15 - $20 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Trask River County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Trask River County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Trask River County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Trask River County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Trask River County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Trask River County Park

      8. Trask River County Park

      7 Reviews
      12 Photos
      219 Saves
      Tillamook, Oregon
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Tent Cabin
      Camper-submitted photo from Quartzville Recreation Corridor
      Camper-submitted photo from Quartzville Recreation Corridor
      Camper-submitted photo from Quartzville Recreation Corridor
      Camper-submitted photo from Quartzville Recreation Corridor
      Camper-submitted photo from Quartzville Recreation Corridor
      Camper-submitted photo from Quartzville Recreation Corridor

      9. Quartzville Recreation Corridor

      5 Reviews
      9 Photos
      205 Saves
      Cascadia, Oregon
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Dispersed
      • Trash
      • Alcohol
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        10. Santiam State Forest Rock Creek Campsites

        1 Review
        17 Saves
        Gates, Oregon
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • ADA Access
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Trash

        $15 - $20 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Salem

      769 Reviews of 34 Salem Campgrounds


      • Mike S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest
        Jan. 29, 2025

        Dispersed Camping Near Pioneer-Indian Trail in Siuslaw National Forest

        Secluded Mountain Spot

        This spot requires a good climb up Mt Hebo. The road is paved but quite narrow in places. We came up in the dark and had to take it pretty slowly around the turns.

        Once we got to the spot we actually thought the large pull off was it until we saw the logging road that curves downward. Follow that road down in a C shape to a large open, flat area.

        This is a wicked spot. Secluded and tucked into the trees. Might be hard for some folks towing a trailer but for our truck camper it was an easy fit.

      • Bjorn S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Dakota
        Dec. 27, 2024

        Camp Dakota

        Everything and More

        We had a great time at Camp Dakota.  Our yurt was comfortable and we enjoyed disc golf, archery, axe throwing, a fun general store and an escape room.  We came in thinking it was a little on the spendy side, to ending up thinking it was a bargain.  Great service, good safety protocols and a good location.  Professional all around.  A fantastic place to bond, create memories and enjoy the outdoors.

      • Heather C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area
        Nov. 17, 2024

        Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area

        Great stay in the forest hiding in the middle of a city

        Had a great time here secluded treasure in the middle of the city only dislike was having to get a code to the shower room other than that highly recommend

      • Heather C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sunset Landing RV Park
        Nov. 17, 2024

        Sunset Landing RV Park

        Rude owners,beautiful view

        It was great for the first month after that the owners were continuously invading our area and complaining about everything

      • Jeff K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Silver Falls State Park Campground
        Nov. 16, 2024

        Silver Falls State Park Campground

        Magical!

        What can I say? Silver Falls is a magical place and everyone should experience it.  You can just get lost in the beauty of it all.  The cabins are small but comfortable with heat, lights, and beds.  Covered porch is nice to sit and listen to the rain.

      • Nick J.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hebo Lake Campground
        Oct. 11, 2024

        Hebo Lake Campground

        Favorite Place to Get Away

        This is my favorite place to get away with my two daughters. The sites are well spaced with a lot of plant life between them to provide some privacy. There is a path that goes around the small lake, and if you time it right the fishing is great.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mt Hebo Lake Dispersed Campsite
        Oct. 2, 2024

        Mt Hebo Lake Dispersed Campsite

        One free spot across from lake

        One spot with its own driveway. A nice flat and private spot. A legit pack in pack out spot. Too bad there is trash everywhere and a big puddle on one side. If you have a rake and shovel then may be a good one day or 14 day spot after a few hours of TLC. Nice trails for walking.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mt Hebo Horse Trail Dispersed CampSite
        Oct. 2, 2024

        Mt Hebo Horse Trail Dispersed CampSite

        Camp across from Horse Trailhead

        Coordinates 45.230277,-123.777780. Across street from Horse Trailhead about half way up Mt Hebo. A good flat spot with nice trails around. Too much trash and glass left at the site though.

      • Emma R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from John Neal Memorial Park
        Oct. 1, 2024

        John Neal Memorial Park

        As of Oct 2024 - still shut

        As of Oct 2024 - still shut With gate and padlock, shut to even get into but there is a park nearby to use the restrooms if needed but no camping

      • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Humbug Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Humbug Campground

        Love it here

        Humbug is one of our favorite campgrounds. We love the easy access to the beach and the beautiful hikes.  Showers are hot and free, rangers are always friendly.

        Cell service is pretty iffy here, but we manage to make it work with the cell booster.

        There's a dump station and water fill, trash and recycling, water spigots throughout campground, and firewood for sale.

        Tent sites in Oregon don't currently have the 25% non-resident surcharge (though I've heard that's changing soon) and there are plenty of non-hookup/tent sites that will fit RVs. There are also FHU and pull through sites.

      • Douglas H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from River Bend County Park
        Sep. 21, 2024

        River Bend County Park

        Quiet Mid-September

        Beautiful early fall days at River Bend.

        Midweek, Sunday - Thursday the campground was maybe 25% filled. It was quiet! Leaves were beginning to turn colors, needles from pine tree were falling like rain.

        The Santiam river is low at this time and was great for wading into, swimming if like cold river.

        Kayaking the river - I dropped in at Cascadia - beautiful float back to River Bend - had to traverse quite a bit due to low water levels / avoiding the small waterfalls (5-10ft drops).

      • Kirsten G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Webb County Campground & Park
        Sep. 17, 2024

        Webb County Campground & Park

        Great location

        Great location as it is across the street from the beach. It is as simple as the other two next to it and half the price! Bathrooms are clean and showers are decent. Nice helpful camp host.

      • Charles W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cascadia State Park Campground
        Sep. 12, 2024

        Cascadia State Park Campground

        Beautiful Park on the Santiam River

        We stayed at what is now Cascadia County Park (per signage at the park) at the beginning of September. Monday and Tuesday night there were only a couple of other campers in the park. Needless to say it was very quiet. 

        Our first day we noticed a man without a shirt sitting, leaning against the bathroom exterior wall for a least an hour or so. Later that day we saw a couple who appeared to be homeless using the shower on the premises. Neither of these people caused any problems nor interacted with any camper as far as I could tell. Near the entrance at the picnic area there is a sign warning visitors to lock their cars.

        This is a beautiful park, densely forested, bordered by the Santiam River. We stayed in one of the pull though sites, number 4. It was more private than most sites. We were happy to stay here to escape the smoke in Central Oregon were we live. We had reservations at Little Crater Campground, but choose not to stay there as the there were fires nearby and the area had an Evacuation Advisory - Level one and there is only one way out of the area.

      • Reeta H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Fir Ridge Campgrounds
        Sep. 11, 2024

        Fir Ridge Campgrounds

        Not a place

        I dove thru. Told not welcome. 2+ year wait list to live there. Asked if I could just pay to park somewhere safely in there as a single woman, in her 40's, just to stay in my car and watch TV on my own cell service in my car? I was told no. I told them I didn't want to live there tonight, I was looking into rv living and feeling out what the lifestyle is about. Currently just a "leave no trace overnight sleep".

        Nope.

        Met a couple residents and park attendant/host and this is NOT A PLACE TO STAY.

        Looks like some kind of laundry area and possibly 1 shower stall. CHeesy (some kind of 1/4 height saloon town cutouts) hostile, rude, unfriendly, and discriminating. Best to move straight past it.

      • Reeta H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Fir Ridge Campgrounds
        Sep. 11, 2024

        Fir Ridge Campgrounds

        No

        No. 100% no. Just want to make sure people know NOT to go there like I did. THE WORST experience I have had ever in all of my exploring!

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lincoln City KOA
        Aug. 31, 2024

        Lincoln City KOA

        Very clean and hostis friendly!

        Stayed 3 nights and the host allowed us to park 2 cars on a tent site. Facilities are clean and showers are hot and free

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Molalla Ripple
        Aug. 26, 2024

        Molalla Ripple

        Space was overbooked

        Jim did a great job of communicating and was attentive to all the campers, but they ended up overbooked so we were moved away from the river and into an open field. With no hookups and lacking riverfront, the night seemed over-priced. With van life on site and a full campground, it didn’t have the quiet feel we expected.

      • Yoram A.
        Camper-submitted photo from Whitcomb Creek County Park
        Aug. 22, 2024

        Whitcomb Creek County Park

        WIll not come back

        Web site claims "Drinking Water" is available. However, the water coming out of the tap was brown, probably full of rust and minerals. The host told us not to drink the water, only use for toilet flushing and maybe shower. The county claims it is safe, I don't believe them.

      • NThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Elk City Park Campground
        Aug. 21, 2024

        Elk City Park Campground

        Cute spot wonderful host

        Quiet out of the way campground right by the water. Limited trees. No cell service. Camp host was super nice! It was fairly empty on a Tuesday, but host did say that it get popping on the weekends.


      Guide to Salem

      Tent camping near Salem, Oregon offers a variety of scenic locations and outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. With well-maintained sites and access to beautiful landscapes, campers can enjoy a memorable experience.

      Tips for tent camping near Salem

      Tent campers like these nearby activities

      Some prices for tent camping range from $15 to $20

      • Camping at the Rock Creek Campsites costs around $15 for walk-up sites and $20 for drive-up sites, offering a peaceful creekside experience.
      • The Cedar Grove Recreation Site is a budget-friendly option with well-maintained facilities and stunning views, perfect for a quick getaway.
      • At the Beaver Island Group Camp, you can reserve a site for group camping, making it ideal for family gatherings or events.

      Frequently Asked Questions

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

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Salem, OR is Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp — Willamette Mission State Park with a 3.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find tent camping near Salem, OR?

        TheDyrt.com has all 34 tent camping locations near Salem, OR, with real photos and reviews from campers.