Best Tent Camping near Silver Lake, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Silver Lake, OR (39)
1. Green Mountain Campground
Christmas Valley, Oregon4 Reviews•7 Photos•59 SavesFeaturing panoramic views of the lava flows, cinder cones, and the desert landscape of the Fort Rock and Christmas Valley area of central Oregon, the Green Mountain Campground offers a remote camping experience perfect for photography, solitude and stargazing. Whether using it as a basecamp for exploring nearby attractions like Crack-in-the-Ground and the Four Craters Lava Field, or simply seeking an out-of-the-way site with stunning sunrises and sunsets, visitors willing to brave its rough access road will not be disappointed.
Know Before You Go:
Open Season Green Mountain Campground is open YEAR ROUND. Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Recommended. Access is via rugged dirt roads that may be impassable at times. 6 primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire grates; first come, first serve. Vault Restroom. No Drinking Water available. Pack Out Your Trash. The Nearest Services are in the nearby towns of Christmas Valley Oregon. BLM___s Crack-in-the-Ground Trailhead located nearby.
Point of Interest:
There is an active fire lookout atop nearby Green Mountain that is staffed from June through October.
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2. Upper Buck Creek
Silver Lake, Oregon1 Review•5 SavesUpper Buck Creek is your destination for rustic seclusion in a high mountain setting. Located 35 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon, ponderosa, lodgepole pine trees, aspen, and willows co-exist with open meadows and marsh land. This quiet forest camp is a great place to relax, fish, walk along the creek, and enjoy nature. Upper Buck Creek features five campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings, and two vault toilets. Remember to park your vehicle at least 200 feet from the creek. There are no garbage receptacles, so remember to “pack it in, pack it out.” There no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
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3. Crack-In-The-Ground
Christmas Valley, Oregon1 Review•7 Photos•19 SavesCrack-in-the-Ground is an ancient volcanic fissure over 2 miles long and up to 70 feet deep. Normally, fissures like this one are filled with soil and rock by the processes of erosion and sedimentation. However, because it is located in such an arid region, very little filling has occurred and Crack-in-the-Ground exists today nearly as it did shortly after its formation thousands of years ago. An established 2 mile trail along the fissure’s bottom offers a unique hike, where the temperature can be as much as twenty degrees cooler than at the surface. Know Before You Go: Open Season Crack-in-the-Ground is open YEAR ROUND. Trail Difficulty is moderate, with a 70’ elevation gain and sand and rock surface. Universal Access Restroom available. No Drinking Water available. Trail Open to foot travel only. Motor Vehicles, Mountain Bikes, and Equestrians are PROHIBITED. Access is via rugged dirt roads that may be impassable at times. Four-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. Facilities at the Green Mountain facilities include 6 designated campsites, a vault toilet, picnic tables, and fire grates. This is a primitive campground so please pack out all of your trash. The fire lookout atop Green Mountain is manned from June through October. The nearest services are in Christmas Valley, Oregon. Point of Interest: A trail along the fissure's bottom allows for visitors to hike the crack’s length - and cool off, due to a temperature up to twenty degrees lower than the surface. ADA Access: Restroom
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4. Farm Well Horse Camp Trailhead
Be the first to review!Silver Lake, Oregon•1 SaveAt 35 minutes southeast of Silver Lake, Oregon, Farm Well Horse Camp is conveniently located along the Fremont National Recreation Trail. Farm Well offers five campsites, picnic tables, camp fire rings, one vaulted toilet, horse corrals, and room to maneuver a horse trailer. The forest-mountain setting affords views of farm and range land as well as a great vista of Hager Mountain. The cone-shaped single peak dominates the landscape and the look-out tower is visible atop the 7,200 foot pinnacle. Wildlife you may spy at Farm Well and connecting trails include deer, songbirds, hawks, and bald and golden eagles. It’s about a three mile ride from Farm Well to the Hager Mountain Lookout. This summit rewards riders with a panoramic view, including the Cascades to the west and Mount Shasta to the south. You can keep riding to Thompson Reservoir (five more miles), a popular fishing destination. Trout are stocked in the reservoir on a regular basis. This reservoir was created in 1921 and provides water for more than 2,700 acres of irrigated land. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
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5. Lower Buck Creek Campground
Be the first to review!Silver Lake, Oregon•4 SavesLower Buck Creek is located 35 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. For back-country solitude, look no further than Lower Buck Creek. The small stream is surrounded by pastoral meadows and a mixed conifer forest. Lower Buck Creek’s elevation tips 5000 feet. Hunter groups and small family reunions are typical groups that enjoy this rustic forest camp. This campground has five camping sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and one vault toilet. Remember to park your vehicle a minimum of 200 feet from the creek. Lower Buck Creek is ideal for wildlife viewing (deer and elk), photography, and relaxing. You can also fish for Brook trout in the creek and stroll along the perennial stream that flows from Yamsay Mountain. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Day use parking is available at this site.
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7. Scott Creek
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon6 Reviews•8 Photos•130 SavesScott Creek Campground is located 50 minutes southwest of Chemult, Oregon. This site lies off the beaten path and is an ideal camping destination if you want to relax in a serene and remote setting. A mix of conifers like lodgepole, ponderosa pines, and white firs shade the six campsites. You’ll find each site with a picnic table and fire ring. There is one vault toilet and an information board. Scott Creek flows peacefully through the north side of the campground and you may see a few small trout swimming in the creek. In the fall, this campground is popular amongst hunters. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring an adequate supply of water.
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8. Paulina Lake Lodge Cabins
La Pine, Oregon4 Reviews•14 Photos•15 Saves- Pets
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9. Horseglade Trailhead Campground
Beatty, Oregon1 Review•5 Photos•5 SavesProvides access to : Woods Line Spurof the OC and E Trail. Trail users can go south following the Five Mile Creek or head north toward the Sycan Marsh to view Merritt Creek Trestle. The Horseglade Trailhead, 40 minutes north of Bly, Oregon, is situated on the Oregon California and Eastern State (OC&E;) Trail, a 100-mile trail built on the old railbed of the OC&E; Railroad. This trail is open to hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. It begins in the heart of Klamath Falls, Oregon, extending east to Bly, Oregon, and north to the lush Sycan Marsh on the Woods Line Spur. Amenities at the trailhead include a picnic table, campfire ring, vault toilet and a parking area with room for trailer turnaround. Dispersed camping is allowed. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Maintenance services are provided from June 15th through September 15th
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10. Antler Horse Camp
Be the first to review!Silver Lake, Oregon•1 SaveAntler Camp is located 50 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. Besides horseback riding, there are opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and photography in this rugged mountain setting. The undeveloped campground offers five camping sites that are large enough for a horse trailer, and the loop makes it convenient to maneuver a trailer. Other amenities include a vault toilet, potable water (hand pump), a hitching rail, and corrals. You can ride your horse on the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 about eight miles to Yamsay Mountain, one of Oregon’s highest 100 peaks, and enjoy the wide-open skies covering the timbered mountains. From Yamsay, it’s about six more miles to Silver Creek Marsh Camp.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Silver Lake
197 Reviews of 39 Silver Lake Campgrounds
William J.
Guide
Summer Lake Hot Springs
Clear sky's, hot water.
Clean campground with amazing views from the bathhouse. Full hookups on level pads and cabins if you left your rv at home. Hint. Take a warm, fluffy robe and good sandals for your walk to and from the soaking pools.
- MMichael and Karen M.Guide
Fremont National Forest Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp
End of the Road - Middle of No Where
Accessible by almost any vehicle. Can be stuck there if it rains, and FS Rd 413 has huge potholes that fill with water and become almost impassable, even with a 4WD. Firepits and a picnic table at one of the 3 sites. No services of any kind. No cell coverage. Not recommended for winter travel.
- MMichael and Karen M.Guide
Deschutes NF - HWY 31
Right beside the hwy
There are several places just off Hwy 31 where camping is available. There will be highway noise, no facilities of any kind, and patchy cell service. Camped here one night then moved to another area south of Silver Lake up in the forest.
Adrian J.
Traveler
Scott Creek
Off the grid but easy to access.
It was first come, first served when I was there. What you expect from free USFS campsites. Fire rings.
Google will take you down some crazy roads. Look at the map before getting on the dirt road and choose the roads that are the straightest; those will get you there easiest. Panhandle rd on the north side of the creek will take you most of the way.
Fred S.
Legend
BLM Christmas Valley Sand Dunes
BLM Juniper Camp Sand Dunes Camping
Camping at Juniper Camp is free. Easy access to the sand dunes; somewhat rough road into nearby Lost Forest. Best access is from the west. One porta-potty for the whole area; pretty nasty, so best to bring your own toilet system. No designated campsites; set up camp anywhere. This is a popular OHV area. If you are into quiet, wilderness camping, this area is not for you. Very noisy, and you may have to tolerate drunken and behavior, and loud music at night. However, if you are into OHV adventuring, this appears to be a good area to explore on OHVs. Finding a level site for your rig may be challenging, but it's possible. Tent camping is definitely possible. Not enough trees together for hammock camping. No water. Some sporadic T-Mobile service, but good AT&T service.
- KKevin H.
Scout
Cascade Meadows RV Resort
Discriminatory
They don't allow vans but they will allow teardrops.
Hypocritical
Van campers are good campers too.
- EEduard Y.Scout
Pine Mountain Campground
Quiet place to stay
Was by myself on motorcycle. Clear directions, plenty of tables, leveled spaces for tent. Gets cold at night.
Road here was a graded packed dirt, so a but bumpy but 2WD would make it no problem. Enjoyed my stay
- SSara A.Guide
Little Crater Campground
Lakeside camping
Great, sandy site right on the water, with trees to your back, adding a layer of privacy. Fire ban was in effect but watching the lake during the sunset was a beautiful way to spend our time. Pit toilet was in walking distance and well maintained.
John F.Traveler
Walt Haring Sno-Park & Campground
Great spot for a quick overnight in the summer
nearly had the entire place to myself minus a couple travel trailers, but there’s enough room to spread out to where no one even notices each other. Plenty of trail to hike in the summer and great place for dogs to walk. Very quiet and hard to realize you’re so close to the main highway. Dump station is present on site. Definitely will stay here again.
- SSteven H.Traveler
Big Pines RV Park
Our favorite within a 50 mile radius!
We constantly sleuth campgrounds and map sites that will fit our 30 footer. We scoped out over two dozen CGs. We love the spacing of the sites. All are full hookups. We loved their showers and restroom facilities. Amazing water pressure! Nice shade, too.
- EEric M.Scout
Sand Springs Campground
Nice Place
Good campground in a remote part of Central Oregon. Despite being right next to OHV trails, we were the only ones there. Just me, the boys, and the flies.
Ann W.GuideThompson Reservoir Campground
Hidden Gem
Camped three nights along with hiking the trails near by. Campground was very quiet with many open spots. Our site was very large and had a beautiful view of the reservoir. We had two eagles that were hanging out in a tree right next to us. It was a real treat to watch the eagles for a few days. I brought my paddle board and enjoyed the peaceful reservoir. The wind does pick up every afternoon so secure your tent. Fishing was amazing and we caught and released many fish back into lake. Bring your own water. There is a pump but it is out of order. We definitely will be coming back. All the near by hiking trails were amazing. Four days on the trails and we didn’t see a sole.
- LLelandGuide
Silver Creek Marsh
Quiet, clean Forest Service campground near Thompson Reservoir
No frill Forest Service campground in the Fremont-Winemaker National Forest. On a warm June night, it’s a pleasure to have a campground like this entirely to one’s self.
- LLelandGuide
Horseglade Trailhead Campground
Off grid in the Fremont-Winema National Forest
I stayed here on the first night of the Oregon Outback. It is a very small simple designated camping area with a very clean pit toilet and a few picnic tables but nothing else.
A few loggers and Forest service trucks passed on the road, but mostly traffic was cyclists.
Listened to birds and coyotes and enjoyed being under the canopy of stars. Great little spot.
- Traci B.Guide
Walt Haring Sno-Park & Campground
Quick 1 night atay
Was perfect for a pull off for 1 night stay. Very quiet and clean.
Rick A.TravelerHole In The Ground
Bring everything you need
I camped on the rim of the hole with my daughter. While we had a good time, and there weren't very many other people around, we arrived after June 1 during a dry year, meaning no campfire. The temperature during the day was around 85, and pretty comfortable, but at night it dropped down to around 40. We were pretty cold since we had counted on a campfire. As for the Hole in the Ground, it is pretty cool, and you can walk the trails down into it and back up. Typical high desert semi forested terrain, decent roads, but bring a map, it's a hole, and therefore not visible until you're right up on it. Our map showed the power poles that run nearby, as well as the railroad tracks. We used those to orient ourselves so as to not get lost. There are no services here, so if you need something, you'd better bring it. We liked it, and will return.
- kkenneth B.Guide
Crescent RV Park
Had to stop was so tired
This was a emergency stop as i was so tired ,Park was run down.. no mostly perm residents, facilities were somewhat clean.. But worked, WIFI was non existent ..next to road, Trees were beautiful..
Frank M.ScoutDeschutes NF - HWY 31
Large mostly level area on west side of highway
Suitable for overnight or longer stay.
Some road noise during day
No Campfires - Wildfire Danger
May be blocked by snow in winter
Mama J.GuideSummer Lake Hot Springs
Oasis
Beautiful spot in the desert the pool and soaking pools are amazing camping was clean everyone super chill incredible views they are fixing and adding new changing areas in the pool area
Robert D.Legend
East Lake Campground
A great camping spot by the lake.
Our first time here at East Lake Campground in the last week of September 2023 just 1 day before the park closed for the season. Because East Lake Campground is 6500 feet in elevation the nights were very cold, from 44 to 31 degrees but normally the days were in the morning windy and about 62*. The camp has 29 sites and NO hookups.
There is flush toilets, NO showers, but had drinking water. East Lake also had 1 boat launch but the water was very low, some 40' down from the edge of the bank to the water. Great fishing and a great place for kayaks. Each site has a picnic table and fireplace. Most Sites on the lake side has pull-thru that were about 50' long. Some back-in sites were only 35'. Very quite campground and not too close to each others camp site. We camped at East Lake Campground in a Travel Trailer.
Restrooms Flush toilets, faucet water. No hookups, No electric, No water hookup, No sewer hookup. You can fill your water tank FREE at the ($10) Dump Station so you don't have the weight in your rig. Dog-friendliness Lots of space to run and play.
- BBrody C.Traveler
Little Crater Campground
Camp, float, hike
Stopped by in off season to grab a first form first serve site. Super peaceful. Was pretty luck to get a place as it was mostly booked. Great Lake front camping sites. A bunch of trails. Will visit again for sure!
- MMichael and Karen M.Guide
Fremont National Forest Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp
About as Rustic as it Gets
Been camping here for a week at a time for 20 years, during the summers. Fire about 10+ years ago took out the outhouse. If it rains, you most likely will be there till the road into the campsite dries out. Deep ruts in the road now, so regular cars aren't recommended.
Two campsites, but Forest Service says 3. One site has no shade in the middle of the day. Other site has a picnic table, but it may or may not be in usable shape.
No services of any kind - cell, WiFi, RV hookups, etc. You can be there for several days and not see anyone.
- MMichael and Karen M.Guide
Auger Creek Dispersed
Down a Canyon - Not good for RV Travel
This campsite is dry camping. Silver Creek may be dry, as it has been since 2021. No facilities other than a picnic table. No Cell, No WiFi, etc. If you like totally 'being away from it all,' this is your place, if you can get there.
aaron S.
Ranger
Mckay Crossing Campground
Sweet quiet spot!
Quiet little campground with a creek running through it. Follow it through the campsite and you’ll find a secret waterfall! Would be a solid launching point for exploring Newberry Caldera.
Angela G.Ranger
Ana Reservoir RV Park
Nice site, remote location
Nice little campground, I was there on a Tuesday night so it was nice and quiet but I was told it gets a bit roudy on the weekend. Good but spotty service with Verizon. Dump station, laundry, showers, and ice for sale. Laundry is open to the public. Showers are open to non-guests for $5. Nice little lake/pond is walking distance. They seem to cater to fishermen. Not much privacy between sites but large enough to accommodate larger RVs.
Kelly H.LegendLittle Crater Campground
WONDERFUL! Can't wait to go back!
We truly enjoyed our stay here. Had a site reserved that we couldn't really fit in to. Got lucky that our 3 nights were available in a waterfront site and we were allowed to move.
Felt like plenty of space between sites. The pull through site along the lake was spacious and looked right out on the sunset. We so enjoyed watching the otters, the birds and the chipmunks. Even the fishermen!
Had a great hike just off the campground to the top of the ridge. and a nice drive up to Paulina Peak.
Very peaceful stay on the lake. September was perfect. Chilly nights and warm days.
- Kelly H.Legend
Silver Creek Marsh
Quiet and peaceful
We were headed to Thompson Creek reservoir, but opted for this lovely little FS campground. We had the place to ourselves the first night and another camper came in for the 2nd. Easy pull-through site, pretty level and fit both rigs. Otherwise plenty of room between sites.
It was a bit of a trek down gravel roads to get here. Took it easy, though, and no problems.
Lovely walks and hikes to be had. Beautiful stargazing. Clean pit toilets and clean overall campground. There were corrals at one end for horse camping. No cell service. (in 2020)
4 stars only because of the sometimes-washboard road to get here.
From here we visited Crack in the ground, Cowboy Dinner Tree, The Sand Dunes, Fort Rock and Christmas Valley.
Guide to Silver Lake
Tent camping near Silver Lake, Oregon, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. With several well-reviewed spots, campers can enjoy the beauty of nature while setting up their tents in serene environments.
Tent campers should check out Green Mountain Campground
- This campground provides a basic yet peaceful experience with incredible views of a large Pleistocene lava field, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers. Green Mountain Campground is accessible by both drive-in and walk-in options.
- Located near Crack-in-the-Ground, this site allows for easy exploration of fascinating geological formations, enhancing your camping experience.
- Campers appreciate the solitude here, often finding themselves the only ones enjoying the stunning sunsets and moon rises.
Some prices for tent camping range from free to minimal fees
- Green Mountain Campground is a free campground, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious campers looking for a scenic getaway.
- While specific pricing details for other campgrounds are not provided, many public sites in the area offer affordable options, ensuring that you can enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank.
- The free access to beautiful views and hiking opportunities makes this area a great value for tent campers.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Crack-In-The-Ground, visitors can enjoy picnic tables and basic restroom facilities, making it a convenient spot for day hikes and relaxation.
- Upper Buck Creek offers a peaceful setting for tent camping, although be prepared for some pesky mosquitoes during the warmer months.
- Campers at Summer Lake State Wildlife Area can enjoy a drive-in experience with amenities like picnic tables and trash disposal, ensuring a comfortable stay in nature.
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