Best Tent Camping near Silver Lake, OR
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Best Tent Sites Near Silver Lake, Oregon (39)
1. Green Mountain Campground
4 Reviews•7 Photos•59 SavesChristmas Valley, OregonFeaturing 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
1 Review•5 SavesSilver Lake, OregonUpper 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
1 Review•7 Photos•19 SavesChristmas Valley, OregonCrack-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!•1 SaveSilver Lake, OregonAt 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!•4 SavesSilver Lake, OregonLower 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
6 Reviews•8 Photos•131 SavesCrater Lake National Park, OregonScott 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
4 Reviews•14 Photos•15 SavesLa Pine, Oregon- Pets
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9. Horseglade Trailhead Campground
1 Review•5 Photos•5 SavesBeatty, OregonProvides 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!•1 SaveSilver Lake, OregonAntler 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 near Silver Lake, Oregon
197 Reviews of 39 Silver Lake Campgrounds
Steve H.
Traveler
Big Pines RV Park
Great for tent camping
I stopped here on my motorcycle and got one of the 4 tent sites that the park has to offer. The tent sites are at the front of the park and very close to the bathroom/shower building. The showers and bathroom were very clean and there is WiFi available to guests. The tent sites are close to the roadway so there is a lot of truck noise through the night. The tent area is flat with picnic tables. The tent sites were $20.00 + tax.
- Greg B.
Ranger
Summer Lake Hot Springs
Drive/Ride-In campground with wonderful, developed hot springs
Back in July 2019, my buddy and I rode our motorcycles to this camp/hot spring. I had heard of this place from another friend on Facebook & this was our destination. A wonderful ride to this easy-to-find site. Everything from full-service cabins to rent and RVs, down to what we used, tent camping. Beautiful but spartan tent camping area, portable toilets (clean), and cable spools used as tables. The hot springs were WONDERFUL, with both indoor (bathhouse) and outdoor pools. If I recall. clothing optional after 9pm. The operators of this facility are extremely "green" in thinking, with the re-use of most building materials, etc. Their website is excellent and gives more details. Highly recommend!!
Charles W.Traveler
Little Crater Campground
Lakeside getaway
Beautiful lakeside camping. A light breeze during the day helps to moderate warm days. Quiet camping. This campground is best suited for RV's with fewer sites that work well for tent camping.
- Chrissy T.
Guide
East Lake Campground
East Lake Campground
This is one of the better campgrounds I’ve stayed in. It cost $18 per night for a tent site. The site we stayed in was next to the bathroom and wasn’t too close to other sites, but it would’ve been nice to have some more space between sites.
The bathroom had a flushing toilet and a sink with water. Toilet paper was stocked daily as well. Very well maintained and kept clean.
Tent site was decent sized. We had a large cabin tent. There was no problem finding a spot big enough to set it up. We were also able to find plenty of trees to hang up our hammock.
The site had a picnic table that was in excellent condition. The fire ring was about half full of ash, but nothing to complain about.
The only negative comment I have is that the camp host wasn’t able to give change for fees. However they were polite about waiting for us to leave to the nearest store to obtain change.
- LLindy B.Traveler
Cascade Meadows RV Resort
Great campsite!
This is a really clean, pleasant site Can hear the train. Bathrooms are beautifuly updated an clean!! We rode in late and was not a problem welcomed us like family! Tent site was rustic and had a spigot near by! Plenty of sites for a group. Pet friendly. Grass at RV sites.
- RRhonda C.
ScoutBig Pines RV Park
Cute & Quaint
Awesome little campground. We came in on motorcycles & stayed overnight in tents. Owner was friendly & very accommodating, all around nice guy. Park was in process of expanding, adding a more RV hookups, a couple more tent sites, & hopefully another shower house. Would absolutely recommend if you are in Crescent, OR area, it's close to Bend, & has a couple of good restaurants close by. Will definitely be back.
Brittney G.Ranger
Digit Point Campground
Awesome Lakeside Campground
A gravel road takes you to Miller lake where this campground is nestled. The lake is beautiful and campsites are available with a great view of the lake. Bathrooms and trash cans are available. It is well maintained and in a neat location. I think there are rv/trailer hookups but I was tent camping. The lake is perfect for activities like fishing and kayaking. There are also hiking trails to do a little exploring.
- Chrissy T.Guide
Paulina Lake Campground
Paulina Lake Campground
Great campground! Spaces are large, but kind of close together. Larger size campground on the lake, just across from the resort. Plenty of trees to hang hammocks! $18 per night for a tent site. Campground has a boat ramp and dock as well.
I took one star off due to the bathroom situation. For some reason their bathrooms are out of service at the moment. However they do provide porta potties.
- SShannon C.Guide
East Lake Campground
Nice place
I tent camped here for 4 days w my family and 3 dogs in September during labor day weekend. It was a nice really decent size campsite with plenty of space and privacy from the surrounding campsites. The only negative experience was the irritating noise from the RV generators all night long, and the guy who wouldn't give up the bongo playing and go to bed. The camp host was helpful and friendly. I would stay here again, but not during a holiday weekend.
Brian C.
LegendPaulina Lake Campground
Nice camping on Paulina Lake
Tent camping next to beautiful Paulina Lake. RV spots also available. Short walk to Paulina visitor center with fun exhibits and ranger programs.
Campground has flush toilets, boat launch. Great location to explore all around Paulina Lake including hiking trails and activities.
Camp sites spacious but most of the campgrounds at East and Paulina Lakes are often busy and can be loud with boats, RVs and general camp traffic.
Shoreline is not a beach, but more of a boat launch. There's better swimming nearby in other areas of the lake.
- EErin S.Scout
Little Crater Campground
Spacious sites, dog-friendly, but lots of “neighbors”
The good: Dogs allowed, sites directly on the lake, huge site! The 5-yr-old had a great time and the geriatric dog thoroughly enjoyed the lake. Nice hiking in the park and not too far from LaPine.
The bad: The site is on volcanic land, and the campsite is are pretty heavy on fine, silt-like dirt that gets into everything. Ground vegetation is Sparse and full of ants, which is fine if you’re in an RV but not great for tent camping.
The Ugly: The lake allows motorized boats which are disruptive. The posted lake speed limit is 10mph but is not enforced. The park also ran out of annual passes (interagency) so we had to buy day passes.
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.
- SShannon C.Guide
Big Pines RV Park
Great Place
I stayed here one night on my way from Idaho to Grants Pass after spending the day at Lava Lands and Lava Cast Forest. It was a very pleasant and relaxing experience. Since I was traveling alone w my dog, I wanted somewhere I could feel safe and this was definitely that! Even though this is an RV camp, they have a few tent sites and they are in the process of expanding and creating more sites. The camp host is very friendly and helpful. I needed firewood and for $5 they loaded up a wheelbarrow, brought it to my site and stacked it up for me. The camp was nice and clean and plenty of space. I would definitely stay again!
Corinna B.Legend
East Lake Resort
Old-School Cabin fun
With a general store, boat launch, beach and restaurant, this quaint little "resort" is a small collection of 1960s cabins along a simple gravel parking lot/road and most either on or with a view of the lake. If you want to swim, fish, boat and hang out with family and let the kiddos run all over and get sunburned and tired, this is a pretty fun, rustic place to do so.
Rates run from the low $100s for a studio up to the high $200s for a cabin that will sleep 8 or larger. It's also a popular place for people to swing by and eat/meet up so plenty of traffic coming and going.
No TVs/wifi etc. for those who care. There's also an RV area across the street run by the same resort that is relatively new. We saw a few tent sites as well but didn't inquire about them.
- 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.
Rich J.Ranger
Silver Lake RV
Nothing Fancy, Good Price
Small RV park in Silver Lake. Well maintained level sites with grass in between. Quiet. Full hookups. Bathrooms and showers are clean but could use some minor TLC. Has a laundry. Friendly staff. Good value at $30 cash. Quite a bit to do in the area. Recommend
Brad S.TravelerClear Spring Forest Camp
Little roadside gem
Description is accurate - one table, one fire ring and room for a couple of tents, but not much else. The fresh water spring is not a 1/4” mile but just across the road where it has easy access through a pipe flowing into a small pool. Tons of flow and I found the water pure and clean. Lovely location with a couple spots to put your tent right next to Dairy Creek. The road gets very low use so not a bother.
- 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
Todd R.GuidePine Mountain Campground
It was nice and quite!
Not a bad place, the ground is sloped but very doable for tents. The road is really nice and car worthy. I was on my motorcycle and went off the back south side which I would not recommend for a family car.
Skyeriver .Guide
Walt Haring Sno-Park & Campground
Flies X 1000
Quick overnighted on flat asphalt, open sky is ok. ADA friendly. Including a couple camp spots for tent ADA accessible to. Restrooms ADA. Good gazing, dark skies. Can hear Hwy 97. Trails nice for morning jog. I wouldn’t want to stay more then a quick overnight unless it was winter for snowmobile fun.
Eric L.Guide
Prairie Campground
Convenient and Spacious 🌾
Day 3 - Pacific North Quest (Tumalo Mountain)
Prairie campground was a welcome find just off of Highway 97, just outside of Bend. After a late start and long drive from Crater Lake, this was a great spot right off of the road and just a few miles outside of Bend.
The lots are spacious and sit just above a meadows with and meandering stream through it. Despite being right off of the highway, there wasn’t much road noise, although some early morning construction nearby was less than ideal. However, the fresh water to fill up our water bottles / jugs and a nice, open campsite made this a solid find.
From here, we ventured past Bend to ski Tumalo Mountain, a popular local backcountry zone located just across from Mt. Bachelor.
Check out the three other campgrounds we visited on our Pacific North Quest summer ski touring trip (Jackson F. Kimball State Park, Smith Rock State Park, and Trillium Lake), and download the Snowledge App to see some incredible photos, along with touring stats and maps from each mission.
- Brian C.Legend
East Lake Campground
Popular campground right on the water
East Lake Campground is very popular because many spots, tent and RV, are available right on the shoreline. The trade off is that you are also right on top of each other with little privacy.
The beach is beautiful, and the lake fun to play in. A good location to all of the rest of the Paulina Lake trails and activities. Flush toilets, fresh water. Boat launch available.
One of the more popular campgrounds, it is often full due to its popularity.
- LLillix E.Scout
Sand Springs Campground
Loved it!!!!
Oregon is always amazing and beautiful, this one was just that and so much more!!!! So amazing and I am dying to go again.
- Brittney G.Ranger
Willow Campground
More of a tent campsite
This campground was hard to find because I couldn’t find it on my map but through this app I was able to get directions. Although when I arrived there was no sign and the campground is not maintained. There are no hookups, bathrooms, or other accommodations. There are just a couple clearings and fire rings. It is a nice nature spot with a green little creek that leads into a spring! It is just more of a campsite for a vehicle or tent I don’t think a trailer/rv could make it.
- Richard L.Scout
Pine Mountain Campground
Sitting at around 5000 feet Pine Mountain campground has around 10 campsite
Entrance is free. The sites are strung through the trees and overlook the Badlands of Central Oregon's high desert. Cool temps in summer
- 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.
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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