Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Wedderburn, OR has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Wedderburn, OR. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"This one is a pretty large flat top hill with a 360° view, up a short steep gravel driveway. Plenty of room to park and turn around something larger and probably a trailer, but I came in a small SUV."
"There are plenty of sites, most of which you need to drive up a steep hill. It is a great view, but not much shade. It got pretty cold and moist at night so keep that in mind."
"The road is steep gravel with many switchbacks that were easy to do in our 24ft van coming from the Humbug State Park entrance."
"Narrow road but I made it up in my 02 Sierra with a 13ft travel trailer. Amazing views and no one around for miles"
"No, there’s no spaces and no hookups and no cell service for miles. It’s just a gravel bar on the river where you pull your camper wherever feels good and unhitch and camp."
"Me and my girlfriend tent camped here and although the ground was rocky we managed to pitch the tent just fine. The road leading to the site is long, flat, relatively slim, and windy."
"I stumbled on this site accidentally back in early August when en-route to some of the official campgrounds on the Elk River that were just a bit further down the road."
"It’s nice a secluded behind trees to shield you from the other campers.
We went on a Friday night and there were three other groups but plenty of space for a another couple of people."
"There's one pit toilet near a circle of 3-4 sites on the rivers. This is pretty wild camping, no amenities, but quiet camping."
"It’s a little farther up than we anticipated going BUT so worth it...maybe a mile or so past the Redwood river access."
"There is no shade and no hookups. Very nice and peaceful area. We love the Galice area and will return year after year."
LegendThis BLM area is a quick turn off the main road. Take a right or left to start the loop and you’ll find various spots for dispersed camping. The road is mostly ok with some areas of high rocks but we made it in our 26ft Class C with only one ding on the steps. Larger vehicles might have problems along the lower half of the loop, but the upper half was doable. There are some spots close to the river and others up above it more with nice views as well as shade.
There are a few “long term residents" here. One was right on the water with a big mirror and a homemade sign warning of “thieves among us." The sheriff and ranger came by the next day and left citation on his camp. Nothing scary nor anything that made us feel unsafe at all.
This is a dry camp with no amenities. Tent/car campers welcome but must have port-a-potties. You must pack out your waste and trash. We found several trash piles which we cleaned up. There are NO fires allowed at this time. Also be aware that there is a lot of poison oak around.
Also there were unleashed dogs, one in particular that wandered into our camp site every morning. A lot of rafters and kayakers, especially on weekends, but they stay mostly on the water but can become quite loud at times. River access in this area is available in a only few spots that you have to walk to. There is no real shoreline to hang out in unless someone is not camped right in those areas.
Zero cell reception from ATT, verizon and TMobile in this whole area.
GuideVery peaceful and secluded. Would definitely stay again! Only thing is the people before us did not practice leave no trace and there were some paper towels in a bush and dog toys left behind.
LegendI'll add another review since we did go back there this summer and stay there for a night. But I'd check on the effects of the Rum Fire if you're planning to go to this area. Not sure what the river area looks like now. :(
We couldn't really find a flat place to park, and so ended up parking just along the bathroom, which was rhe flattest spot here. It was a nice and peaceful stay, quiet, watching boaters and rafting companies coming and going all day. Nobody else was there at night.
The area is beautiful but there's not much to do unless you have a boat or a car. No nearby hikes within walking distance.
Still zero cell service. 14 day stay limit. Garbage bins and recycling and bathrooms on site. Free!
TravelerWe live in Brookings and go up the Chetco to this river bar or to Nook or Miller Bar all summer long. No, there’s no spaces and no hookups and no cell service for miles. It’s just a gravel bar on the river where you pull your camper wherever feels good and unhitch and camp. You might have some USDA Forest Service employee drop off a pay envelope at your site but , there’s no place to leave it and they may or may not come back to get it. It sometimes gets crowded during holidays and weekends and the good places, not next to rapids and close enough to good swimming holes, become rare. So you might have to settle for something less than ideal. And, the porta potties might get full. There’s no one enforcing quiet hours or leash laws and no form of law enforcement anywhere nearby. There is a Forest Service LEO assigned to the area but in 18 years, I’ve never seen him on the bar. Despite all this, incidents involving injuries or violence or crime are exceptionally rare. It’s a great kayaking and swimming place and there’s nearby rocks for jumping off. Remember! It’s a river not a lake so kids ought to have life jackets. Please note….as the summer progresses, the water level drops, the temperature rises and the algae grows. As such, we prefer June camping.
ScoutThis spot and all property off to the sides of China Mountain Road are private property, and there is no trespassing, fires, or camping allowed. This is a county road and probably no one would hassle you for spending the night along the side of the road, but everything on either side is private land. Dispersed camping is allowed off of spur roads to the east of China Mountain Road. Look for the green areas on Google maps. Check out forest road NF-5400...
GuideThe road is steep gravel with many switchbacks that were easy to do in our 24ft van coming from the Humbug State Park entrance. About 12 minute slow drive to a very scenic turnout on the hilltop where the area looks to be immediately cleared of trees and large enough to turn around. Likely park 4-5 vehicles if you didn't mind squeezing together. A slight uneven slope but manageable if you don't have leveling blocks.
You can see the ocean behind the adjacent hill tops. And all the other areas are forested that you look out to other than the drive in.
Coming here was a bit nerve racking with the end of the trail having the trees cleared out for a few miles and just a steep drop-off to your left. Wouldn't come up if it rained as I would feel unsafe for some of the road edges look to be a potential risk for washing out.
GuideFull time van lifers who work remote. Very dense in a valley spot, starlink would not work great for a work day. So many bugs when we arrived at night.
Wouldn’t dare try going down the steep rough dirt road knowing internet wouldn’t be great.
GuideI’m not sure why everyone is so pressed about the maps leading them elsewhere, the signs are there! There are actually 3 river access roads that will lead you to dispersed camping. The Nook, Miller and Redwood and they all have signs displayed. We were there for 3 nights and to be honest every night from Mon-Wed. was quite but busy. Everyone was respectful of the others space however it was just too busy of a site for how we like to camp. It is good for a sleep and the river was was nice but not really my flavor. We drove up farther to another site and enjoyed that much more.
GuideNarrow road but I made it up in my 02 Sierra with a 13ft travel trailer. Amazing views and no one around for miles
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