RV camping near East Springfield, Oregon provides convenient access to area waterways and forest recreation lands. Most RV parks lie within a 15-mile radius of town, positioned along major travel corridors. Summer temperatures average 80-85°F during peak camping months from June through September, with cooler nights dropping to the mid-50s.
What to do
Water recreation: Access to Fern Ridge Reservoir, an 8-mile-long body of water popular with boaters and anglers. "Breathtakingly Beautiful on the lake RV spaces," notes one visitor at Fern Ridge Shores RV Park and Marina - 55+ RV Park. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with best boating conditions from May through September.
Wine tasting: Visit nearby vineyards within 20-30 minutes of most RV parks. "Minutes from the U of O. Great place to stay when going to sporting events. 20 to 30 minutes away from great wineries," shares a camper at Deerwood RV Park.
Fishing: Cast for trout and bass at river access points throughout the area. "Great fishing," reports a visitor at Elkton RV Park, which offers riverfront camping sites with direct water access. Local fishing licenses required and available at nearby sporting goods stores.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and grounds consistently earn positive reviews. "The women in the office were friendly, efficient, and helpful. It is a very dog friendly park and there is lots of room for dogs but everyone picked up after dogs and we heard almost zero barking," writes a guest at Premier RV Resort at Eugene.
Full hookup options: Complete site amenities with reliable connections. "We had a 10 day stay. Let me start with the positives: Most spaces have at least 10-12 feet of grass between. Nicely maintained. Nice location, lots of trees and grassy areas. Asphalt pads for most sites, some premium sites have a concrete pad for RV/trailer/camper with asphalt in front," notes a Deerwood RV Park visitor.
Dog-friendly accommodations: Designated pet areas at several parks. "The park is paved with lawns between spots and a large (guessing .75 acre) well manicured lawn in the middle with pavilion for gatherings. For once the laundry and showers were better than expected, the best ive seen at a park come to think of it," reports a camper at Deerwood RV Park.
What you should know
Highway noise: Traffic sounds affect certain sites in parks near major roads. "Very nice grounds. One star off for highway noise. Looks like many longer term campers here - flower pots, table cloths, decorations, mostly 5th wheelers. Sites near the entrance get the morning sun, sites along the highway are loudest as you might expect," writes a recent visitor to Deerwood RV Park.
Reservation requirements: Book well ahead during peak seasons and university events. Most parks fill completely from June through September, especially on weekends. Early booking (3+ months) recommended for summer stays.
Internet variability: WiFi strength differs across parks and sites. "Wonderful grounds, nicely landscaped and slow pace we like. One star due to highway noise. One star due to internet access. I've been without for over 2 days. I have a Wi-Fi signal but no internet," notes a camper at Deerwood RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Onsite recreation facilities for children. "This RV park is awesome they take them back in the care of the grounds… It has a dog wash and a car wash a pool and a hot tub and it's on the lake," shares a visitor at Premier RV Resort at Eugene.
Movie nights: Outdoor film screenings available seasonally. "Drive in with your sweetie while camping, BBQ and drinks, dog park with some Frisby golf. Man life don't get much better then this. Just like back in the day but better!" writes an enthusiast at Hi-Way Haven RV Park, which utilizes an old drive-in theater screen.
Swimming areas: Clean water facilities for family enjoyment. "Almost all of my reviews are based on hiking. If the place offers hiking the review is better for us. This camp offers do much more! They have one of the cleanest swimming areas around!" notes a camper at The Willamettans, a unique family-oriented resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Request spots away from highways when possible. "The road noise varies a lot though so ask for a site close to the office or in the older section. The new sites farther back are closer to the interstate. The road noise was much less annoying than we anticipated and we slept well," advises a camper at Premier RV Resort at Eugene.
Jack pad requirements: Bring stabilizing equipment for asphalt surfaces. Many parks require use of jack pads to prevent damage to paved sites. Available for purchase at most local RV supply stores or park offices.
Pull-through accessibility: Easy site navigation at certain parks. "All sites are pull through, fenced off leash dog area, several other on leash dog areas, playground, nice little store, ice, propane on site, and most importantly the movies on the old drive-in screen Thursday through Saturday nights during the summer!" notes a visitor to Hi-Way Haven RV Park.
