Best Dispersed Camping near Shedd, OR
Looking for dispersed camping near Shedd? Dispersed camping is the perfect way to get off the grid. Each dispersed site offers quick access to one or more of Shedd's most popular destinations.
Best Dispersed Sites Near Shedd, OR (8)
1. Hult Pond
Blachly, Oregon14 Reviews•47 Photos•335 SavesThis site, sometimes referred to as Horton Lake, Hult Marsh, Hult Reservoir, or Mill Pond, was developed in the early 1900s for logging operations. The reservoir and surrounding wetland is about 40 acres and supports a rich diversity of wildlife, fish, and plant species. This recreation site is popular for activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving.
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
2. Quartzville Recreation Corridor
Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake, Minnesota5 Reviews•9 Photos•204 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Trash
- Alcohol
3. Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
Blue River, Oregon9 Reviews•28 Photos•489 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
4. Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Seal Rock, Oregon6 Reviews•20 Photos•128 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
5. Green Lake Dispersed
Be the first to review!Philomath, Oregon- Pets
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
6. Suislaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
Yachats, Oregon3 Reviews•1 Photo•248 SavesMany people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. "Dispersed camping" is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a developed campground. Dispersed camping usually means no toilet facilities or treated water, no fire grates, and no picnic tables or other amenities are provided.
There are extra responsibilities and skills needed for dispersed camping. By applying Leave No Trace practices, you will ensure a safe, clean and positive experience for your family and the environment.
The sites listed below are some popular, well used dispersed camping areas. For other more out of the way places, please check the Motor Vehicle Use Map for permissible locations.
The Forest also has dispersed OHV Sand Camping sites. Sand camping is allowed in areas at Sand Lake Recreation Area and at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Each area has different regulations as to where you can camp.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
7. BLM Kentucky Falls Road
Walton, Oregon1 Review•2 Photos•14 SavesCamping is allowed in designated campgrounds, state parks, national forests, and on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. Some private landowners also offer camping opportunities through platforms like Hipcamp. It is important to follow local regulations and respect private property when camping in Oregon.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
8. Quartzville Road Dispersed Campsite
Be the first to review!Cascadia, Oregon•6 Saves- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Shedd
38 Reviews of 8 Shedd Campgrounds
rick A.
Traveler
Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
Closed
Closed due to fire damage
- TTreva W.
Scout
Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Fun spot for impromptu camping trip!
My husband and I decided we wanted to camp at the coast this weekend and every other camp site and state park was full, so we stumbled upon this place! It was easy to find following the directions on this site. Like other reviews mentioned, there are cars that drive by since it is a forest road, but we didn’t notice too much of a disturbance from them. It was pretty secluded. We stayed at the intersection campsite, and it was great! There was trash from previous campers, but we cleaned it up before we left!
Jackson R.ScoutBlue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
CLOSED FOR FIRE ACTIVITY
I didn't want to destroy the rating, but currently closed as of August 14th
Savanna S.ScoutForest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Could’ve been so good 🥲
This area was easy to get to with Apple Maps which was great, however there was only one open site - after settling in it became clear that the other sites were more permanent setups….. there were cars coming and going all night, one in the dark going easily 50mph almost hit us. Would not recommend in its current state for people looking for calm camping.
Kaitlin B.Traveler
BLM Kentucky Falls Road
Logging road
Nice pull off dispersed place to camp. Some sketchy people around but availability to get away from people up the road
Kelda C.
GuideForest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Great if you can snag a spot
Looks like there are 2 pull off spots here. One was taken by another camper, and I was grateful to snag the second one. Stayed here for 2 nights. It is off a gravel road, but it's not that busy. Pretty view and relatively secluded. Would stay again. The 2ish mile drive up the gravel road to get here was easy enough.
GPS: 44.512881, -123.984589
- Kelda C.Guide
Hult Pond
Nice (except solar/starlink)
Pretty busy spot - even early on a weekday. I found a pretty pulloff area, but quickly realized it's no good if you rely on cell service, solar and/or starlink due to the tree coverage. Ended up staying for one night. I would recommend if you're looking for somewhere to come and disconnect from the world. Just not over holidays or weekends.
GPS: 44.248357, -123.495729
- GGageScout
Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Peaceful, very little traffic
Stayed here on a Sunday night in June, there’s two campsites. One at the fork in the road and one slightly further down. I stayed in the first with my camper Subaru. Only had maybe 4 cars pass from 6pm to 10pm. Tiny bit of trash around but as always leave it better than you found it!
Shelby S.GuideForest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Good pit stop while driving up the 101
I probably wouldn't do this if I had a trailer or an rv, but my toyota Corolla did just fine. The marked coordinates are a little overgrown, but there's a good tent spot a couple hundred feet beforehand. Pretty chilly evening, but it was definitely secluded and peaceful
Dillon & Soren A.ScoutHult Pond
Beautiful but no cell service for miles
We have a 38 foot rv. We got stuck in a ditch. Rv almost tipped over trying to u turn… if you go down the main lower path you will find a area big enough to u turn! Dont do it until then! Other wise a wonderful time. So many many many bugs though at the area we stayed ar
- JJonathan W.Scout
Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek
Quiet and isolated
About 15 minutes off the 101, with the last 3 mi being unpaved gravel road (well groomed). Campsite is isolated and quiet. Some scattered trash in the area.
- MMark W.Guide
Quartzville Recreation Corridor
Pull out dispersed
A lot of the trash has been cleaned up, we only saw a little bit in a couple of spots. Some spots have 2 or 3 fire rings per pull out and would be good for a small group. Fishing is OK year round in the river at these spots.
- CChloeScout
Hult Pond
Good spot!
About an 1 hour from Corvallis but worth it if you can go at a good time! No service but great from a seclusion! So remember all games and firewood you need!!
- EEric C.Traveler
Hult Pond
Secluded Pond Great for a Quick stay
Great spot for a quick stay. There are only a few flat spots for RVs but quite a few decent spots for tent camping next to the pond. The west side of the pond has at least 2 spots that are a good distance away from the others. At the moment, no fires or barbecues allowed but propane stoves and lanterns are fine. Look for Bandits blue squeaky disk! We lost it and never found it.
- AAlex B.Traveler
Suislaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
Not great, not bad
It’s a small road through the forest with a few pull off spots along the way. Nothing particularly interesting here, just trees. Can be difficult to find a spot without having to drive pretty far into the forest.
Matthew Z.ScoutHult Pond
Nice Place
Decent spots with Fire Pits off the lake. Bathrooms not too far of a drive/walk if needed. Lots of people earlier in the day. All the good ones were taken, later around 6pm a perfect one opened up and we jumped on it.
Melissa B.TravelerSuislaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
Treacherous Road
The way Google took us go thus spot was terrible. Instead of keeping us on the gravel road, it had us drive through an overgrown dirt path. Thank got we didn't get stuck!
If you are going, stay on the clearly marked gravel road! It's long and winding, but it does have a fee pull outs to park in! It was very quiet, peaceful, and no wildlife bothered us!
- TTravisScout
Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
Scenic drive along the McKenzie river when coming from Hwy 5
Mosquitos are a bit much at dusk so ensure to bring spray. Dispersed camping outside improved areas are the best bet on weekends as this site seems to be very popular. Once outside improved areas, seclusion is easy to obtain. Water access is limited once off the paved road due to steep rocky drops.
Overall, this site is beautiful! The water is crystal clear and is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking as well as boating.
- Shainna M.Guide
Quartzville Recreation Corridor
People suck!
So much trash thrown off the sides at each camp spot. Why would anyone do that to such a beautiful place?? I don't get it.
- SScotty K.Scout
Hult Pond
Fantastic spot!
Nice, cleared spots, not too many other people.
Paul B.ScoutSuislaw National Forest Dispersed Camping
Bigfoot country
I drove back in a few miles and camped along the road, in some old growth forest. It was dark, and I mean truly dark in there when you shut off your lights off, and silent as a tomb. Huge uncut trees, bad ass country! My Cane Corso bully dog made it much less spooky at night, not many things would want a piece of him.
Riley N.
LegendBlue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
A little sketchy
We went looking for the other campgrounds on this road that we’re closed so we were disappointed. We didn’t leave our van due to rain but we had a nice little pullover. No fires allowed due to recent fires on the area
- NNameScout
Hult Pond
Beautiful Campsites along Pond
Campsite: was lovely
Location: about 20 feet from the road where we parked, right along the pond.
Things people may want to be aware of: there were a few logging trucks and such using the road by the campsite, the bathrooms were not super close to the site, and campfires are not permitted.
Brandon A.GuideHult Pond
Great quite area
I love heading out that way. I have seen reviews of the place talking about tweaker the place but I have not had any encounters with anyone like that. And I love that it is dispersed camping all around there. I travel a little bit up the creek past the pond. Beautiful area a good fishing.
Miranda M.GuideHult Pond
Not bad
We got there a little after noon and the hood spots were taken that are on the lake. However I drove further up and camped at H5. It was a lot more private, and we had the creek to ourselves.
- HHenrikTraveler
Hult Pond
Great private lakefront sites
The sites are sling the right side of the of the road, the road that leads along the left (west side) of the lake. There are several sites, we stayed in H2, which is painted on the road. It's a short 30 feet walk to the site from the parking spot. We had a lakefront site which was private and spacious. There was easy access to the lake, which us full of jumping fish. We had a great time, people were friendly and it was relatively quiet. We are glad to have made the trip to "Horton Lake". Definitely recommended.
Caroline E.GuideBlue River Reservoir Roadside Camping
Peaceful camping
Sites were secluded and quiet. I found a site nearby the creek so that I could hear the stream all night. It was so peaceful! There are a couple forks in the road but I kept right through the first two until I made it to a gravel road with pull-outs. Nice areas for tent or car camping. Only one other group out there
Guide to Shedd
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Shedd, Oregon, where nature lovers can find serene spots away from the crowds. With a variety of locations offering unique experiences, you'll be able to enjoy the great outdoors in peace.
Dispersed campers should check out Hult Pond
- Hult Pond offers a secluded environment perfect for those looking to disconnect, with plenty of tent camping spots available near the water.
- Visitors have noted the area can get busy, especially on weekends, so it's best to plan your trip during the week for a more tranquil experience.
- The site allows for campfires, making it ideal for cozy evenings under the stars while enjoying the natural surroundings.
Tips for free and dispersed camping near Shedd, Oregon
- When heading to the Quartzville Recreation Corridor, be prepared for limited facilities and bring your own firewood, as it is a popular spot for fishing and enjoying the river.
- Make sure to pack out what you pack in, as some areas have been affected by litter from previous visitors, but the natural beauty makes it worth the effort.
- If you're looking for a more rugged experience, consider the BLM Kentucky Falls Road, where you can find pull-off spots that offer a chance to escape the crowds and enjoy the wilderness.
Scenic spots for dispersed camping near Shedd
- The Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek provides a peaceful setting with minimal traffic, making it a great choice for those seeking solitude.
- Campers have reported that the area is relatively secluded, with only a few cars passing by, allowing for a more immersive nature experience.
- This location is ideal for spontaneous trips, as it is easy to find and offers a chance to enjoy the surrounding forest without the need for reservations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Shedd, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Shedd, OR is Hult Pond with a 4-star rating from 14 reviews.
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