Best Dispersed Camping near Trail, OR
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Trail, OR (31)
1. Burma Pond BLM
Wolf Creek, Oregon8 Reviews•31 Photos•263 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Trash
- Toilets
2. Elderberry Flats Campground
Trail, Oregon4 Reviews•6 Photos•20 SavesElderberry Flat Campground provides 11 campsites along the tranquil and beautiful West Fork of Evans Creek, a tributary to the famous Rogue River. There is a paved road that provides easy access to the campground which is typically open from late May to September. The area offers a variety of recreation activities including camping, biking, hiking, hunting, OHV riding, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing. The campground provides multiple access points to the creek to enjoy the cool water on hot summer days. Granite sand bars, calm water, and gentle sloping access provide family friendly access to the water. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and grills and there is one pit toilet. There is no fee to use the campground but a 14 day limit is enforced.
- ADA Access
3. Thousand Springs Sno-Park
Crater Lake, Oregon9 Reviews•35 Photos•187 Saves14-day camping is allowed from May-October. Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required between Nov. 1 and April 30.
- Pets
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
4. Prospect OHV Dispersed Camping
Prospect, Oregon4 Reviews•12 Photos•80 Saves- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
5. Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site
Fort Klamath, Oregon18 Reviews•61 Photos•636 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$11 - $14 / night
6. USFS Rogue River Dispersed
Prospect, Oregon3 Reviews•6 Photos•130 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
7. Mount Thielsen Wilderness
Diamond Lake, Oregon19 Reviews•86 Photos•621 SavesMt. Thielsen Wilderness encompasses 54,914 acres and runs along the crest of the Cascades 80 miles east of Roseburg and just north of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 5,000' to the 9,182' summit of Mount Thielsen. Born of the same volcanic activity that created Crater Lake, this is the land of fire and ice.
Much of the Mount Thielsen Wilderness is made up of high alpine forests and open meadows. The terrain is moderate but becomes very steep toward the crest of the Cascade Mountains. Timberline stands at about 7,200 feet, just above a forest of mountain hemlock and fir mixed with whitebark pine. Lodgepole pine dominates the vegetation at lower elevations. The many streams in the area carry a substantial amount of snowmelt in spring.
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the Mount Thielsen Wilderness for 26 miles along the summit of the Cascade Range. For a more serene wilderness adventure, hike into Lake Lucille or Maidu Lake on the North Umpqua Trail #1414. The trail passes over deep pumice that was deposited when Mt. Mazama erupted to form Crater Lake. The famed North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River begins at Maidu on its long trek to the Pacific Ocean.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
8. Great Meadow Sno-Park
Chiloquin, Oregon3 Reviews•7 Photos•27 Saves14-day camping is allowed from May-October. Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required between Nov. 1 and April 30.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Trash
- Toilets
9. Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite
Crater Lake, Oregon1 Review•6 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Trail
79 Reviews of 31 Trail Campgrounds
Nicholas G.
Guide
Burma Pond BLM
I was the only one there
I camped one night right off the water. Quiet and clean. I slept great. Had 1 bar of att. Google maps took me right to it
Jeffrey P.Guide
Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite
Quiet Spot with Incredibe Views
After parking right off the trail head and hiking down about 0.8 miles, you have three “established” spots to chose from. I say established in quotations because they are marked with plaques but are all the way rustic sites. The middle sight is definitely the biggest and is where me and four others stayed for two nights. This is a very busy national park in the summer months but going the first week of October (as suggested by the ranger) made it so that we were the only ones in this area. We did have a couple backpackers stop for the night at the first site but other than that is was really quite. The lightning springs trail itself is incredibly long and we only went to where water was flowing so that we could fill up. We opted to hike out the first day and then drive to the Watchman Lookout Trail head and do that one first. It was only 0.8 miles long but I believe a 400 foot elevation change. Absolutely incredibly view. After that we drove north and did the Cleetwood Cove Trail which was around a mile with a 600 foot elevation change. This allows you to get right next to the water. Both hikes we semi challenging but well worth it. While the backcountry campsites do not allow fires, there are other location around Rim Village that have established sites that you can. When we went it was a little colder and windy but the tree coverage offered some shielding from that. There are plenty of other longer hikes as well in the area and other established sites if you are looking to have a more traditional camping experience. The Rim Village center was open and we were able to get a meal and visit the gift shop as well as go farther south and get our NPP stamped. Definitely recommend checking the NP website to see what is opened and closed as well as fire bans. We were lucky that the entire loop was open and got to drive all the way around the second day. While not directly at these sites, there are trash and bathroom areas really close. Really all around incredible views and an incredible weekend stay.
- JJustin L.Guide
Forest Road 960 by Pacific Crest Trail PCT
Views in all directions, multiple spots
Great spot. Go all the way to the end of the road to reach the top. There is ample room to turn around, in spite of a step climb.
Was able to pull 15' trailer up with 4wd.
Wide open sky for solar and starlink.
Mid 60s f during day in early October. 40 f at night.
- GGarrett B.Guide
Thousand Springs Sno-Park
Very good spot
Large, paved parking lot. Plenty of room for big rigs and vault toilets. Some road noise, but nothing that bothered us. Great location for access to Glacier NP and a small town with a few restaurants was not far away.
Huge thanks to Rogue Snowmobilers - there was Wi-Fi available while we were there, which helped out a lot!
- SSabrina V.Guide
Great Meadow Sno-Park
Just a large empty lot with bike trail access
There’s nothing here except the highway but you can drive down the bike trail and stay there as well, just so your further away from the lot and the road.
- Patricia N.
Ranger
Prospect OHV Dispersed Camping
Perfect place for OHV riding
We absolutely loved camping here. During our off season stay it was fun and with all the ATV trails it was our favorite place to camp.
Our neighbor campers decided they could ride the trails without helmets and found out the hard way that is is a no no. They were brought back to the camp without their bikes and in the back of a National Forest Service Enforcement vehicle. After being spoken to about the importance of following the rules of the trails, they were left at camp and had to find their own way back to their motorcycles.
Fortunately we did not have the same experience. It can get very dusty so just be prepared for that. The trails are absolutely great and access to the Rogue River is just icing on the cake.
It was so nice to have areas provided for unloading bikes and ATV's so folks could safely load and unload their toys.
- KKristopher M.
TravelerProspect OHV Dispersed Camping
Amazing off grid boondocking
Stayed for over a week and the only thing is it buts up to a quad/dirt bike trail. Other than that quiet and peaceful!
Casey B.GuideBurma Pond BLM
Awesome spot not too far off I5
The road getting up to it wasn't too bad. Some bigger potholes that we're easy enough to avoid. The pond at the top was beautiful with tons of bats flying around at night. Super cool!
- KKai K.Guide
Mount Thielsen Wilderness
Great spot but nails in the road
BE CAREFUL got a nail in the tire here. Ended up with a flat giving me a headache 😒. Otherwise the campsite was amazing, would have been 5 stars if not for the nail.
Connor M.Guide
Beautiful Dispersed View off Fire Rd
Scenic pull-off that allows camping
This spot is a gravel pull off that is about 25ftx15ft. You can fit a small pull behind, truck, and/or van. The 6.5 mile road (FS-25) is paved so the accessibility of the site is a plus. The only downside is the logging operation that you can hear during the week further up the mountain.
- KKai K.Guide
Forest Road 960 by Pacific Crest Trail PCT
Great Views
Came here not really knowing what to expect and we were surprised with what we got. Road was was easy to get up, however 4x4 is definitely needed for the spots up on the rocks. Lovely view where we were! Lots of little camp fires scattered around the area .
Cass G.GuideBurma Pond BLM
Off the grid just enough
We needed a place to set up for a quick sleep on our way down to Yosemite from Washington. I navigated using Google Maps due to other reviews saying Apple made it confusing. This led us right to the pond/camp sites. The road is a little rough with potholes but it’s not terrible if you just drive slow over the holes. There is a few split offs/2-way roads along this dirt road, the last one being a tree with a smiley face and an arrow leading you where to go. Didn’t get lost at all and it was already dark when we got there. No one was there, it was peaceful, clean and quiet. There is a pit toilet/bathroom with toilet paper. No trash cans so you’ll have to pack out your trash. I recommend this spot for anyone willing to drive 10-15 minutes off the freeway for some dispersed camping.
- PPJ J.Traveler
Mount Thielsen Wilderness
Dusty
Seemed to be plenty of spots when I got there on a Sunday. Far enough from the main highway, I didn’t hear any traffic in the middle of the night. A caveat however, the east side of hill itself seems to be an active rock quarry. That means if you are waking up on a work day, it may be somewhat of a rude awakening
- MMatthew S.Guide
USFS Rogue River Dispersed
Off the beaten path
We had to go in a ways before finding a suitable spot, but it was very secluded. We camped near the road but nobody came through the whole night we stayed. An owl swooped right through our camp site and scared the crap out of us. Easy route in and out.
- KKali R.Traveler
Beautiful Dispersed View off Fire Rd
View off a fire road
10 miles up a fire road with some spots along road. All are tiny pullout spots just enough for a van to park, would not recommend for an rv or trailer. Very gorgeous though! And paved road the whole way!
- LLinda J.Guide
Rocky Riffle
Area closed
It looked like a decent place to camp with river access. I was disappointed the camp was closed due to fire. I saw a couple campers but I didn't stay.
- rrobert M.
ScoutBurma Pond BLM
Nice spot off the beaten path
This is a lovely spot. Just a few campsites around a pond. Just overnighted here. Saw some folks camping and fishing. A bit of a challenge to find. Take speaker road to the end of pavement and then follow the dyrt map carefully. The correct location is pinned.
Aidan D.GuideThousand Springs Sno-Park
Great spot
This is a good campsite to stay to look at Crater Lake. It is about 15 minutes to the south entrance of the park and then another 15 minutes to the Rim Village. Huge thanks to the Rogue Snowmobilers who make this site so great. There was a rec area we ate dinner in and played cards. The only issue with the site is the mosquitos. Make sure to have bug spray and make a fire
- SShawn M.Guide
Thousand Springs Sno-Park
Close to the crater
Plenty of parking with bathrooms . We were the only ones there in our camper van got in late driving from the redwoods on the way to crater . Lots of stars . No cell service
- Angie A.Ranger
Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site
A nice overnighter
Easy to find. Small campground but was only 4 of us there so not too bad. Very beautiful scenery. Get your groceries before you get off your exit very limited on options. Toilets were stinky so I’m glad I had my private portable. Quiet morning.
- TTimothy R.Traveler
Forest Road 3237
Quiet spot! Nice.
Entrance across from Annie Creek Sno Park. Stay left at first fork.
Potential for 2 spots, left spot had some ground bees.
Anam S.GuideMount Thielsen Wilderness
loved it
Easy to access road. So so many spots below, and a few great ones up the hill. We stayed below since we arrived late at night. Nice little walk in the morning up the hill, good views. Quick drive to crater lake. There were mosquitoes, but some deet and no prob.
- JJeff Q.Scout
Lemolo Forebay
No available sites
Looked like a great place to camp. Arrived at about 3:30pm and unfortunately all sites were occupied by then. After reading the prior couple reviews, I hoped this would have availability on a Thursday afternoon. Bummer. I noticed one group was playing music, so evening might not have been as quiet as I'd prefer.
Salvatore F.TravelerMount Thielsen Wilderness
Great family dispersed spot!
We drove to this little spot after a busy day at crater lake July 2nd. We arrived about 6pm. Having seen a YouTube video about this spot in advance, we 4x4 straight to the top in my f150. Little bumpy but no problem getting up. At the very top, another truck with a RTT beat us, but we took the sheltered spot deep in the “rock quarry” center area.
We were worried about mosquitos due to so many reviews complaining, but it was pretty clear overall. There were a few, but really not a nuisance at all. I did use deet lotion, but my partner didn’t and she didn’t seem to mind at all. We walked to the tippy top section where are are trees and there were swarms on misquotes, but down in the rocks was pretty clear.
Got a fire started under the full moon and had a wonderful night with my family. 10 out of 10.
- AAlexandra O.Traveler
Mount Thielsen Wilderness
Quiet spot by Crater Lake
Nice quiet spot off the main road. There are several flat spots for tents or small campers. The road is pretty good though we didn’t try to go up the mountain. There are lots of bugs and you can hear the occasional chainsaw, so just be aware.
Jordie G.GuideLemolo Forebay
Beautiful but bring bug spray
Pavement turns to dirt road to get to the sites. Each site has a fire ring and a table. The vault toilet has a trash can and was stocked with TP when we were there but we bring our own.
The trails down to the river are loose dirt and steep but we drove to the other side of the river to lounge in the sun.
Lots of skeeters! Bring your bug spray
- EErin S.Traveler
Lemolo Forebay
Beautiful Sites
There are only about 6 little sites here and a boat ramp for the little lake. There is one long-drop toilet (no TP) and many sites had picnic tables. I'm not sure if all did, but ours did. We also had a fire pit.
We were there 2 nights and only had one other group show up the whole time.
There is a dangerous low-head dam at the beginning of the lake near the campground, so please keep track of your kids/pets!
I would certainly stay here again - it's about 12 minutes from the Umpqua Hot Springs!
Guide to Trail
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Trail, Oregon, where nature lovers can find serene spots away from the crowds. With a variety of locations offering unique experiences, you can enjoy the great outdoors while soaking in the stunning landscapes.
Dispersed campers should check out Burma Pond BLM
- Located just a short drive from I-5, Burma Pond BLM offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful views and plenty of wildlife, including bats that can be seen at night.
- The access road is manageable, though it has some potholes, making it suitable for most vehicles if you drive carefully.
- This spot allows campfires and pets, making it a great choice for families looking to enjoy a night under the stars.
Tips for free and dispersed camping near Trail, Oregon
- When heading to Prospect OHV Dispersed Camping, be prepared for dusty conditions, especially during peak riding season, and ensure you follow all trail rules for a safe experience.
- Bring your own water and trash bags, as Elderberry Flats Campground does not provide amenities like drinking water or garbage service.
- If you’re looking for a secluded spot, the USFS Rogue River Dispersed area offers a quiet environment, but be ready for some rough roads and limited facilities.
Enjoy fishing and hiking while free camping near Trail
- The Elderberry Flats Campground is situated near Evans Creek, where you can find small swimming holes and enjoy fishing for crayfish and salmon.
- For those who love off-roading, Prospect OHV Dispersed Camping provides direct access to numerous ATV trails, making it a perfect base for adventure seekers.
- If you prefer a more rustic experience, the Lightning Springs Backcountry Dispersed Campsite offers incredible views and hiking opportunities, though it requires a short hike to reach the established sites.
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Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Trail, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Trail, OR is Burma Pond BLM with a 4.6-star rating from 8 reviews.
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