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Best Dispersed Camping near Shedd, OR

62 Reviews

Several free dispersed camping areas can be found in the forests surrounding Shedd, Oregon, with Hult Pond Recreation Area being the most reviewed option. Located near Blachly, this area features multiple lakefront sites along a man-made pond with opportunities for fishing, though reviews note largemouth bass are the primary catch. Sites vary in quality and privacy, with spots designated by markings like "H2" and "H5" painted on the road. The area has a single toilet facility near the entrance but lacks drinking water or trash service.

Quartzville Recreation Corridor offers another dispersed camping option with sites spread along the roadside for approximately 12 miles past mile marker 17.2. These open sites provide good solar exposure but can be windy. The area borders a National Wild and Scenic River with fishing opportunities, though a recent review warned that "they removed all the fire rings and there are no camping signs in all the spots," suggesting possible changes to camping regulations. Other options include Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek and various pullouts in Siuslaw National Forest. Cell service is extremely limited throughout these areas, with multiple Hult Pond visitors noting "NO CELL SERVICE AT ALL" for miles around.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Shedd, Oregon (10)

    1. Hult Pond

    20 Reviews
    Blachly, OR
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 683-6600

    "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."

    "Nice pond to camp near, several campsites to choose from and trails to explore"

    2. Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek

    16 Reviews
    Seal Rock, OR
    43 miles

    "There is almost nowhere to stay in the Newport/Oregon Coast areas, so this spot was a life saver! After you hit the dirt road, there are a few good but smaller pull off spots and a few bigger ones."

    "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"

    3. Quartzville Recreation Corridor

    6 Reviews
    Cascadia, OR
    33 miles
    Website

    "Such as August most times there are NO Camp Fires! Be prepare for fire danger, have axe, shovel and 5-gal of water, you will be the first to stop it and report it."

    "I love the dispersed camping. The sites are open, so good for solar, but do get windy. I have camped at the quarry a few times with my friends that have a camp trailer."

    4. Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping

    12 Reviews
    Blue River, OR
    45 miles

    "The coordinates take you to right by the reservoir with one or two spots but if you keep going down the road into the National Forest/Recreation area, (not in towards the reservoir— that road is rough,"

    "The marker on the map is where the information kiosk is. If you follow the road to the right of the reservoir there are some developed campsites/boat launches with a fee (and composting toilets)."

    5. BLM Kentucky Falls Road

    5 Reviews
    Walton, OR
    46 miles

    "Nice pull off dispersed place to camp. Some sketchy people around but availability to get away from people up the road"

    "Good camp location, easy to find. Paved most of the way up."

    6. Suislaw National Forest Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Yachats, OR
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 750-7000

    "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."

    "Excellent spot up 2 steep inclines. Some of the most beautiful views. Good fire ring. Do not attempt if wet."

    7. Forest Road 55 Pulloff

    1 Review
    Yachats, OR
    49 miles

    "It was awesome to car camp here. I only saw two others- one camper van going further in the forest where there were several other spots."

    8. Corn Spur Road BLM

    1 Review
    Walton, OR
    44 miles

    9. Quartzville Road Dispersed Campsite

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    Cascadia, OR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 897-2406

    10. shotgun Creek

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    Cottage Grove, OR
    41 miles
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  • Hannah M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2019

    Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping

    Free camping beside the reservoir

    Free dispersed roadside camping beside the reservoir. There’s some nice sites off blue river reservoir road and across the dam. Nice lake and a vault toilet with a dumpster in the day use section. Nice basic free spot!

  • L
    Dec. 31, 2018

    Quartzville Recreation Corridor

    Rugged boondocking

    Beautiful recitation area... Mostly roadside limited facilities and or services but beautiful area.. large mountain lake tucked into beautiful mountain valleys ...windy narrow road a couple state campgrounds and day use areas... limited places to turn around... But well worth the adventure!

  • j
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Hult Pond

    The wrong sort of nostalgia

    Our weekend at Hult Pond was unforgettable. I know because I have tried.

    Disbursed camp sights sprawl along this man made log pond and nightmarish horror movie set along a footpath seamingly designed to dump its evening travelers into the muck that is Hult Pond. Jagged old logs poke out of the stagnant water as a reminder that someone used to get paid to spend the day here.

     If this doesn’t sound like the most picturesque of settings I would direct you to the strange log loading equipment rusting just on the forbidden side of a gated barbed wire fence. Upon closer inspection you see what must be tetanus’s way of luring barefoot boys and girls into a summer of drooling lockjaw.

    The access road is a still functioning rock quarry road that hosts a never ending parade of old rattling dump trucks and loaders. Nothing says ,”getting away from the hustle and bustle”  quite like a convoy barrelling down a narrow road spilling basketball sized boulders before returning bouncing back up  empty and clearly attempting to meet a quota.

    The whole thing gave me an uneasy sense of nostalgia. Reminding me of the days we would gather by the dozens with red solo cups full of Hams. We would drink ourselves into a vomiting delirium in a parking lot off some old logging road. We would wake up with profanities drawn on our faces as punishment for succumbing to alcohol poisoning sooner than at least one of our classmates. 

    In fact I believe that’s exactly what the 58 kids in the campsite right next to ours we’re doing each night of our trip.

    The girls  learned all sorts of colorful language and I believed, based on the way my ten year old son  was drooling that the tetanus had succeeded. I was not relieved to discover on our final morning, him wreaking of cheap beer and cigarettes and moaning how horrible he felt while proffering his undying love to a high school girl named Tiffany. 

    Not recommended.

  • lauren C.
    Jun. 20, 2021

    Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping

    Magic River, Magic Forest

    The coordinates take you to right by the reservoir with one or two spots but if you keep going down the road into the National Forest/Recreation area, (not in towards the reservoir— that road is rough,) there are plenty of spots off the road to camp at. We found a spot to put our tent (right off the road) but still a safe distance away from it and was able to watch and hear this clear blue river while we fell asleep.

  • Connie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Hult Pond

    Decent for an Overnight Stay

    We found a great spot here for an overnight stay. Such a nice view to wake up to! There is no water available here. There are bathrooms available, but we didn’t need to utilize them. No fires allowed. There are no trash cans or dumpsters… this is a pack in, pack out area, so be prepared to take your trash with you! There was quite a bit of trash around and even some needles (be careful) down in a spot we chose not to use… and I did walk around our area and pick up a bunch of trash left by others. We did hear some vehicles driving by throughout the night, and around 4:30 AM someone was walking out around our truck and camper shining a light, causing our dog to bark, which I’m assuming scared them off, because when we got up and went out, we didn’t see anyone.. not sure what that was all about, but I’m glad I wasn’t alone!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2023

    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.

  • Anna P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2025

    Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek

    Peaceful, limited spots

    Nice area up a narrow forest road. When you get to the top of the road it Ts with another forest road, where there was a pull off that would fit one or two cars/vans. Turn left (where the GPS coordinates indicate) and there are three more sites, two are a few minutes down this other road. Turn right and there is one more spot. A few other very small pull offs. Very quiet, lovely views of the sky at sunset. The Beaver Creek park at the bottom of the forest road has a pit toilet and picnic tables for day use.

  • Michelle H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 13, 2025

    Blue River Reservoir Roadside Camping

    Dispersed camp sites in NF

    The marker on the map is where the information kiosk is. If you follow the road to the right of the reservoir there are some developed campsites/boat launches with a fee (and composting toilets). Keep driving. This area is freshly burned, but there are still very treed dispersed sites past the more developed ones. Pass the sign for Mona campground but before the bridge and signs that warn about falling rocks. On the left side there are five dispersed sites along the river. There is a small marker "180" at the entry to the turnoff. Beautiful and quiet. Minimal trash that we cleaned up, steep routes to the river. We were there early March, no snow.

  • Aaron The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Hult Pond

    Nice pond

    Nice pond to camp near, several campsites to choose from and trails to explore

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.

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