RV camping near Walterville, Oregon offers access to multiple facilities within a 25-mile radius, with campgrounds situated along the McKenzie River and near Fern Ridge Lake. Average summer temperatures reach 85°F with winter lows around 40°F. Most RV parks in the region operate with limited winter amenities from November through March.
What to do
Water recreation at Foster Lake: Edgewater RV Resort and Marina provides direct lake access with boat docks just steps from RV sites. "Foster Lake is just across the road and is beautiful with a decent trail along the lake," notes one camper at Edgewater RV Resort and Marina.
Golfing packages: Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort offers combined RV site and golf packages from Memorial Day through September. "Our golf package paid for the golf but for a powered cart you have to pay $20 per person for 9 holes or $30 for 18," explains a visitor who appreciated that "after golfing and taking the cart back to the CG to unload our clubs, one of the employees came up around 3:30 PM each day to fetch the carts back."
University events: With multiple RV parks located within 20-30 minutes of the University of Oregon, sports fans can easily access games and campus activities. "Minutes from the U of O. Great place to stay when going to sporting events. 20 to 30 minutes away from great wineries," writes a camper at Deerwood RV Park.
What campers like
Year-round availability: Most RV parks remain open through winter months, though amenities may be limited. "We stayed here for about 2 weeks in February 2022. It was an unplanned stopped with being in contact with Jason the host briefly morning of arrival. We pulled in about an hour or so before check in time and were taken care of anyway and given a spot," shared a visitor at Deerwood RV Park.
Clean facilities: Many parks maintain high standards for bathrooms and laundry facilities. A camper at Premier RV Resort at Eugene commented, "This is a large campground, mostly populated by big rigs, and mostly long term stays... 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."
Dog-friendly policies: Most parks welcome pets with dedicated walking areas. "There is a dog wash station toward the back of the park and also a car wash station that is easily accessible on the main road," noted a visitor at Premier RV Resort, while another mentioned it "is pet friendly with 2 reasonable dog yards and there doesn't seem to be a quantity or breed problem."
What you should know
Highway noise concerns: Several parks experience traffic noise due to proximity to major roads. "There is a lot of road noise from I-5; cellular reception is sketchy. 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," explained a Premier RV Resort visitor.
Variable internet service: Despite advertised WiFi, connectivity reliability differs between parks. "I have a Wi-Fi signal but no internet. Wi-Fi with no internet is just background radiation and should not be advertised as Wi-Fi," reported a frustrated camper at Deerwood RV Park.
Jack pads requirements: Some parks with asphalt pads require jack pads for stabilizers. "Clean and quiet, spaces are tight not close together, just small," observed a Deerwood visitor, while another noted most spaces have "at least 10-12 feet of grass between."
Naturist options: The Willamettans offers a unique clothing-optional camping experience. "They have a hot tub, heated pool, lodge, rv hook ups, tent spaces, and rental cabins. Very nice," shares one visitor, while another explains, "You can walk from the resort, do a nice hike (keep some clothing at hand) of up to six miles and return without any issues."
Tips for camping with families
Recreational facilities: Some parks offer family-friendly amenities beyond basic camping. "The community here seems friendly and we'll just likely be back. We brought our RV and had no problems with setup or parking. No additional charge for a second vehicle was nice and my children had a blast in the clubhouse," writes a visitor at Dexter Shores RV Park.
Site selection strategy: Request sites away from highways for quieter family stays. "Sites near the entrance get the morning sun, sites along the highway are loudest as you might expect," notes a camper at Deerwood RV Park.
Off-season benefits: Consider camping during shoulder seasons when parks are less crowded. A Premier visitor mentioned, "Clean bathrooms, trees between parking spots, and right off I-5. We also appreciated there was an after-hours check-in option for drop-ins like ourselves."
Tips from RVers
Overflow parking limitations: Many parks have restricted RV site lengths requiring tow vehicles to park separately. "Spaces are fairly short, especially on Standard sites. We barely fit our 39' Class A and a 2 door Jeep Wrangler. If our vehicle had been any longer, we would have had to park in overflow parking," explains a visitor at Deerwood.
Road navigation challenges: Internal park roads often present maneuvering difficulties for larger rigs. "Road is narrow and winding, larger rigs have issues with staying on path. Mostly back-in spaces, which combined with the road, makes for interesting times getting your rig settled," notes a Deerwood RV Park camper.
Water pressure considerations: Bring pressure regulators as water systems vary between parks. "They do have good water pressure at about 50 psi. We had a minor issue with the Oregon-required spigot regulator leaking water," reports a visitor at Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort.
