With a strong reputation for adventures in nature, Oregon sits high on many hikers’ and campers’ outdoor bucket lists. And with over 50 percent of state land declared public, camping in Oregon is literally everywhere. To help you get started, here’s some of the best spots to pitch a tent and catch a view!


While the Cascades mountain range used to be a major obstacle for settlers riding the Oregon trail, it has now become an outdoor adventurer’s playground. Mt. Hood, the fourth highest peak in the Cascades and just two hours outside of Portland, is home the most popular park for campers looking for a taste of Oregon’s natural diversity. Aside from the snowy mountain top, the old-growth forests and flowing water features make this a prime location for camping in Oregon. 


Lake lovers might appreciate the serene views of the Wy’east at campsites around Trillium Lake. Waking up to the fog that drifts on the lake and Mt. Hood standing tall behind it is a picture-perfect moment every camper dreams of. Rent yourself a boat, canoe or kayak and spend the day gliding around the 63-acre lake or angling for local trout.


If you’d like to ditch some of the crowds around Mt. Hood while also getting a hike in, make your way through a canopy of old-growth forest on the Old Salmon River Trail. The backwoods sites along the trail offer a natural escape to some of the best camping in Oregon.


If you’re looking for a more active natural beauty, venture about three hours south from Mt. Hood to Silver Falls State Park outside of Salem. People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. The scenic waterfall hike offers a 360-degree view of a 178-foot cascade (where else can you hike behind a waterfall?) With sites a hike away from the falls, anyone looking for camping in Oregon can’t miss this spot. Throughout your exploration around Oregon, you can find all the best campsites with The Dyrt.

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Sublimity is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Sublimity camping trip.

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Welcome to Molalla Ripple!

Enjoy the sound of the Molalla River rolling over the rocks. Wake up to birds chirping and tall trees swaying in the breeze. The campsites are sixty feet apart for privacy and one path leads to the river with two private beach areas to relax.

Jsm Ranch started in 2004 when we moved from Oregon City. This once was a working farm with two chicken barns and a meat locker barn. All had fallen into disrepair before taking ownership. In 2007 we planted 200 trees and 100 shrubs to build a new fish and wildlife habitat along Woodcock Creek. We then focused on building a fence along the Molalla River to protect water quality.

From there, we started raising Black Angus in 2008 after spending four years cleaning up the fields to make it safe for animals. We strive to be good stewards with our land as we continue to work with Clackamas Soil and Water to make better working lands.

You're only minutes away from the town of Molalla to grab a bite, groceries or other camp items. Also have Molalla Rodeo just 3 minutes away on July 1-4th. You won't be disappointed for a great breakfast at Tammy D's (Mulino, OR), sandwiches at Humble Pig or pizza at Bear Creek Pizza & Pub.

A. Potable drinking water is available at this listing. (Spigot)

We have fresh filtered water on the Northeast corner of our pole barn. Look for the sign marked "water" on your way down to the campsites. Dry hydrants have small filters to clean the water. More hydrants to come.

B. Campfires are allowed at this listing. (Firepit, Private)

We have a safe, steel fire ring to enjoy evenings by a crackling fire. The fire rings have a small, adjustable grill attached for cooking. We currently have a burn permit through Oregon Department of Forestry for all four sites until we reach extreme conditions. Should we reach extreme conditions we have a pellet stove that puts out 90,000 btu with a 12' heat radius. Timber stove has spark arrestors.

Be fire safe.

C. A toilet is available at this listing. (Portable toilet)

We have two new portable toilets. Easy to use from the river to campsites. We ask that you don't use our campsites and woods as your bathroom if found, we will charge for cleanup $100! No need when our bathrooms are cleaned weekly and monitored between cleanings. Thank you, we strive to make our place safe and clean for others to enjoy.

D. Pets are allowed at this listing. (On leash)

In or on the river your pup shall be leashed. Our pastures can be rented by the hour through Sniffspott named Molalla Ripple Dog Park. This is the only area where your pup can run off-leash. We ask that you pick up after your pet. Let's keep our sites clean and safe for other families. We may start charging a clean-up fee if campers can't clean up after their pets. Who wants to step in a mess or smell it? We will charge $50 for waste left behind. Please don't be that camper.

E. A shower is available at this listing. (Hot water)

New shower stall. Between the Porta Potty's Gray in color.

F. Waste disposal is available at this listing. (Recycling bin, Trash bin)

We are happy to provide a trash can with a trash bag to keep the campsites clean and safe from critters. Please pack in and pack out your trash. For a fee we can pick up your trash, any trash left behind will be charged the $25 fee. thank you!

H. Kitchen and cooking equipment are not available.

I. Free High-speed WIFI. Work remotely.

There are small, adjustable grills attached to the campfire rings.

CAMP RULES!!!!!!!!

1. Please no glass in the river.
2. Please keep noise to respectable levels after 10:00 pm. 
3. Please respect our neighbor's property to the North of campsite seven and stay on the same side of the sign reading "END OF HIP CAMP." Beyond the sign is trespassing on private property. Thank you. 
4. The Molalla River has high flow during the spring so please use caution around the river with small children. The river flows at its lowest in July and August making it more suitable for recreating in the water. 
5. Check out before 12:00 pm. 
6. Please NO vehicles on the river path or beach areas. 



\*WARNING\* This is a working farm with livestock and electric fences throughout the property.

1. We ask that you use the river path and not go over the bank from your camp site. Help stop erosion on the bank. During high river flows we get a lot of trees deposited on the bank. This makes it hard to get down to the river and unsafe. 



\*WARNING\* During high wind some debris may come down from our trees. We try to remove loose branches when we find them.

1. Please If you find a gate closed, please close it after going through it. Thank you!



No diving into the river or creek.

Please use the clean bathrooms provided. No need to use the woods or campsite as your bathroom. Thank you, let's keep things clean and safe for others to enjoy!

No lifeguard on duty. Let's play it safe put your life jackets on.

Slow down keep the Dust Down. We have young children and free-range animals around the house.

No chopping or cutting of live trees.

Please don't go past the sign marked at the end of HipCamp property sign. Also please don't use their beach area downriver. We strive to keep good neighbor relations.

Our Extras.

1. Fire Starters $1.00 Per item
2. Trash Pickup $25.00 Per item
3. 30 Minute Firestarter! $4.00 Per item
4. Reusable lighter $4.50 Per item
5. Ice 7lbs. bags $4.00 Per item
6. Matches and Firestarter $2.50 Per item.
7. Firestarter matches and firewood $10.00 Per item.
8. Straw Bale $14.00 Per item.
9. 100% Grass-fed beef 1lbs. $8.00 Per item.
10. Additional cars are $5.00 Per item.
11. Firewood bundles $8.00 Per item.
12. Sniffspot $10.00 Per hour.
13. Now let's have River Time!



Thank you,

Molalla Ripple



Molalla Ripple

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Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge

A 40-acre isolated forest paradise, our property has several places to dry camp with your tent or with your trailer/RV. We are close to Falls City, the vast wilderness of the Oregon Coast Range, Valley of the Giants, and are about a 15 minute drive from the cities of Dallas and Monmouth. We have one site currently ready for camping with AMAZING views of the Oregon Coast Range with phone service, pets allowed if kept on leash (there are animals on neighboring properties), and a designated fire ring for fires. A five gallon jug of water with a pump will be provided upon request. We are currently in the process of putting in an outhouse and showers, but currently we ask that you leave the site as you found it. Please reach out with any questions!



Liberty Estates

8 acre Christmas Tree Farm with 3 unimproved campsites suitable for tent or self contained RVs. 1 week max stay. Amenities include a guest common area with cooking facilities, refrigerator, laundry, and shower. Fires allowed at community fire pit with wood provided. Come and enjoy an 8 acre tree farm located near Lebanon, Oregon. We purchased this property in 2019. This is a tree farm with 800+ planted Christmas trees. We put in campsites, a cabin, a barn loft, and a fire pit. We offer these to guests when not being used by our family and friends.

Wildlife includes deer, turkey, and quail & 3 active beehives. Guests are welcome to fresh eggs from the chicken coop. We are fully fenced and gated for your family and pets protection.

South Santiam River is less than 1 mile for fishing, kayaking, or rafting. Foster reservoir is 30 minutes away and Green Peter Reservoir is 45 minutes away for boating, swimming, and fishing.

There is a loop exercise trail that circles the property and offers 30-degree climbs. You can also play games inside or basketball outside.

We thought it would be great to have family gatherings and get togethers here and think of this as our slice of heaven, and hope others enjoy it as well.



Carsner Tree Farm (CTF)

Pitch your tent on an organic, sustainable farm and experience livestock galore! Sleep beside goats, play with farm dogs, pick berries, and meet a llama. Great for kids who love animals!

Bring your own shelter and sleeping gear.  We can accomodate RVs and campers up to 25 long.  We have no plugs in for RVs though.

Campground in close proximity to Silver Falls State Park, the Pacific Crest Trail and surrounding trail systems.  A great base camp for hiking and biking on the nearby trail systems and parks.

Sublime Organics Farm- Not accepting reservations

**Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site has limited day use open. No camping or dump station is available.** (Updated Nov 2022)

The Bureau of Land Management has confirmed that Fishermen’s Bend was heavily damaged by wildfire. For additional fire closures and restrictions within the Northwest Oregon District, visit https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-

Fishermens Bend - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO CAMPING

Camp•hub, real cuisine, and BnB outdoor boutique hotel.

Immersing yourself into the outdoors, if only for a drizzly afternoon stroll, is not simply refreshing—for Oregonians, it’s practically fundamental to experiencing a flourishing life in the Pacific Northwest.

Setting out on the trail or sleeping under the stars can be the restorative breath of fresh air that can completely transform a mindset. That transformation in mindset could have significant impacts on the climate of surrounding environment + the local community, and that's not something to take lightly.

From the outset, our mission at Silver Falls Hospitality has been to learn firsthand from the very nature of the wilderness, and directly from those who have been stewards of the land before us. As a small business and as a blossoming cohort of creatives and a "boots-on-the-ground" team, we aim to convey the resilience that we have gained & have continuously learned from, and hope to instill those values into the hearts and minds of the sojourners, friends, locals, and families that we are honored to host.

 


Silver Falls Smith Creek Village 

The main campground has tent sites, RV spots and cabins. Bring your horse and stay in the horse campground. 

Campground
Book sites at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations can be made 6 months in advance. Reservations are required for cabin stays.

48 electrical sites with water (18+ sites open year-round)
43 tent sites with water nearby (seasonal May–Oct.)
14 cabins (7 pet friendly, open year-round)
Flush toilets and showers
Universal Access: Campsites B2 and B4, four cabins, and campground restrooms/showers are accessible.
Dump station CLOSED
Howard Creek Horse Camp (seasonal May–Oct)
5 primitive sites with horse stalls
Group site for 24 people and 12 horses

People call it the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto the national—and international—stage.

 Camping: The main Silver Falls campground has tent sites, RV spots and cabins. Bring your horse and stay in the horse campground. If you need an area for many people, the park also has group tent and RV camps, and the historic Youth Camp for up to 250 campers. 

 Waterfalls: Where else can you walk behind a waterfall? Check out the famous South Falls and see what a 177-foot curtain of water looks like from behind. It’s part of the Trail of Ten Falls, a spectacular, nationally recognized hiking trail that weaves through a dense forested landscape. The trail passes a series of breathtaking waterfalls along a rocky canyon, and descends to a winding creek at the forest floor. This 7.2 mile loop is considered to be a moderate hike, with an overall elevation change of 800 feet. Several connecting trails with separate access points make shorter routes. For everyone’s safety— absolutely no pets allowed on the Canyon Trail. Pets on leash are allowed on all other trails.

 Boots, bikes, paws, hooves: The park offers more than 35 miles of backcountry trails for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding (see guided ride info below). Bears and cougars live in the more remote park areas.

 Daytime activities: The South Falls Day-use area has spacious lawns, barbecue stands, picnic shelters, tables, a playground, horseshoe pits, an off lead area for dogs, and a charming creek. Ever since the opening day in 1933, visitors have been using these grounds for potlucks, family reunions and weddings.

 The Silver Falls Lodge and Conference Center offers a variety of amenities. Relax and enjoy comfortable lodging within the wooded setting, or feast at the many catered specialty events. Enjoy a preordered meal at the historic dining hall or order a box lunch to take on a hike or to your campsite. They also specialize in hosting special events! Visit silverfallslodge.com or call 866-575-8875.

 Guided horseback rides: Silver Falls Riding Stables at Howard Creek offers five horseback rides daily through Sept. 29. Advanced reservation recommended. Visit silverfallslodge.com for times and rates.



Silver Falls State Park

Located 1.5 miles from Henry Hagg Lake, there are many activities available near our property: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, disc golf, and best of all, the perfect place for a bike retreat (mountain bike road, and gravel). 

The available campgrounds on our land include 4 classic tent-style camping sites and one that can take trailers (Tree Line #3).

Please arrive off of Patton Avenue, do not come through access off Lee Road. 


Hagg Lake House

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Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers is some of the best camping in Oregon. Near Portland, OR, campers and RVers can stop in the city to stock up on supplies before heading to campsites near Mount Hood. Surrounded by numerous national forests, parks and recreation areas, explore the many miles of trails on foot, bike, or horseback spread across millions of acres. Animal lovers can visit a nearby hobby farm and rescue, home to pronghorn sheep, mule deer, and more. For campers looking for less rustic accommodations, there are unique tiny houses and cabin rentals with stunning views of the surrounding area. There are also many campground options for RVs.

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Oregon offers some of the best camping experiences for hikers, backpackers, and RVers with resorts designed exclusively for the large vehicles. Near Eugene, OR, campers can enjoy thick forests, serene meadows, and mountain views from their campsites. Pitch a tent and spend the day exploring the wooded trails or fishing at the lake. Boaters also can pull up to their site from the dock. Explore the Windigo and Sisters Wilderness Trails on horseback or stay in a cabin by the soothing hot springs. Along with roughing it in a tent, there are also plenty of glamping opportunities and yurts.

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Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Gresham, OR is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Gresham is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Discover great camping spots near Gresham, reviewed by campers like you.

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Bend is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Bend campgrounds just for you. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

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Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Mt. Hood National Forest, OR has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Oregon camping has to offer. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Mt. Hood National Forest. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

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The only true national park in Oregon is Crater Lake National Park. While there are four other federally managed areas, none are national parks. Luckily, Crater Lake holds the weight of the state’s only national park flawlessly and is a popular camping and outdoor destination year-round.

There are only a few developed campgrounds in the park itself, and they’re only open in the summer. RV campers will be happy to hear that the campgrounds are accessible to them. Primitive campsites are available to those who acquire a backcountry hiking permit. The best camping near Crater Lake National Park is in the park itself. If you can’t get a spot (or it’s winter), Fort Klamath, OR, has several dispersed options as well as a nearby state recreation site.

Crater Lake National Park

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