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Best Campgrounds in Oregon

9,241 Reviews

Oregon camping spans from coastal state parks to high desert dispersed sites, with nearly 2,000 campgrounds accommodating tent campers, RV travelers, and cabin renters across diverse terrain. Coastal campgrounds like Fort Stevens State Park and Cape Lookout State Park anchor the western edge, while mountain destinations such as Mount Hood National Forest and Crater Lake National Park draw visitors inland. The state park system manages 60+ campgrounds with reservations accepted six months in advance through same-day booking, with new sites coming online at 6 a.m. daily.

Coastal camping centers on locations like Harris Beach State Park and Beverly Beach State Park, where campers frequently mention the proximity to ocean beaches alongside typical challenges of wind exposure and crowded summer conditions. Mount Hood area campgrounds include Trillium Lake and sites along the Old Salmon River Trail, offering old-growth forest settings with easier access to hiking trails. Campers consistently highlight clean facilities at Tumalo State Park and the scenic waterfall access at Silver Falls State Park, though note that popular destinations like these fill quickly during peak season.

The state's over 200 dispersed camping areas provide free alternatives on BLM and Forest Service land, particularly in the high desert regions around central Oregon. These sites require self-sufficiency planning, as campers note limited or no cell service and the need to pack in water. RV travelers find full-hookup options at developed state parks, though several coastal campgrounds have size restrictions and challenging access roads for larger rigs.

Oregon offers several fee-free camping days throughout 2025, including State Parks Day on June 7 and Presidents Day Weekend in February. Reservations become especially critical from June through September when many campgrounds reach capacity. Campers planning Oregon trips should book well ahead for coastal sites and prepare for varying conditions from sea-level rain forests to high-elevation snow possible year-round in the Cascades.

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Best Camping Sites in Oregon (2,038)

    1. Fort Stevens State Park Campground

    154 Reviews
    Hammond, OR
    Website
    +1 (503) 861-3170

    $15 - $120 / night

    "Compared to many places this is still a five star campground, but I like others in Oregon better. This one can get quite crowded and tends to be a little more loud and rainy."

    "Also there are many hiking paths, the beach and near by towns to explore like Astoria, OR."

    2. Cape Lookout State Park Campground

    107 Reviews
    Netarts, OR
    Website
    +1 (503) 842-4981

    $27 - $117 / night

    "Steps to the beach? ✅ In the forest? ✅ Access to amazing hiking? ✅ Private? ✅ We love Cape Lookout for all the diverse scenery it has to offer."

    "* Steps away from a beautiful, expansive beach

    • Do the Cape Lookout peninsula hike! Gorgeous views without great effort."

    3. Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    108 Reviews
    Otter Rock, OR
    Website
    +1 (541) 265-9278

    $27 - $93 / night

    "Like most Oregon coast campgrounds, the summer months are very busy."

    "4 1/2 stars for this sprawling, accessible campground, easy to find and close to so many things Shangra-La-ish about Newport and the Oregon Coast."

    4. Harris Beach State Park Campground

    106 Reviews
    Brookings, OR
    Website
    +1 (541) 469-2021

    $26 - $71 / night

    "Just outside of Brookings,Oregon on Rt. 101, this well kept campground was a welcome two day layover during the rainy weather that’s typical of the PNW during mid-November."

    "This is one of the prettiest State Park campgrounds along Oregons Southern Coast! Just off Hwy 101 and less than a mile north of Brookings, OR."

    5. South Beach State Park Campground

    89 Reviews
    South Beach, OR
    Website
    +1 (541) 867-4715

    $27 - $83 / night

    "Your perfect home-away-from-home to explore all that the central Oregon coast has to offer. Miles of beaches are within walking distance or a short drive."

    "Walking distance to the beach. Ranger led activities in the summer."

    6. Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

    86 Reviews
    Manzanita, OR
    Website
    +1 (503) 812-0650

    $27 - $74 / night

    "We definitely didn't try to interact with them, but they were comfortable to roam right around our site which was a really magical experience

    • Nehalem Bay is such a beautiful area and the State Park"

    "Mostly an RV park tucked into the Nehalem Bay peninsula, this does offer a couple dog friendly yurts and some very friendly camp hosts."

    7. Mazama Village Campground — Crater Lake National Park

    82 Reviews
    Crater Lake, OR
    Website
    +1 (866) 292-6720

    "(Because mosquitos swarm near big lakes) This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Oregon for families and groups."

    "Besides being the only National Park in the state of Oregon, Crater Lake is an amazing stop along the PCT."

    8. Tumalo State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Bend, OR
    Website
    +1 (541) 382-3586

    $26 - $80 / night

    "This is one of our favorite campgrounds in Oregon. We did have a harder time backing in our 35ft trailer due to the more narrow road but over all wasn’t that bad."

    "Very solid, typical Oregon state campground."

    9. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    Website
    +1 (503) 873-8681

    $24 - $68 / night

    "If you want to camp in Oregon this is the place to go. There are several waterfalls and hiking trails. You can see wildlife and you can't beat the beauty. You can tent camp and they also have yurts."

    "Probably the easiest accessibility to the most awesome waterfalls per few square miles in Oregon. Ample Parking and many different falls and trails to choose from"

    10. Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park Campground

    73 Reviews
    Florence, OR
    Website
    +1 (541) 997-3851

    $26 - $80 / night

    "We stayed here at the group site and it was great—huge field, winding paths through heavy forest to arrive at a beautiful, sunny lake."

    "Special and unique landscape right in the center of Oregon Dunes. We love it here. Located close to the quant town of Florence. Lots of nearby hikes, beach access, and of course the dunes. Enjoy!"

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  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    South Fork Chetco

    Secluded river spot

    This is one of my favorite spots so far! It’s a little farther up than we anticipated going BUT so worth it...maybe a mile or so past the Redwood river access. You’ll pass through a cute little neighborhood and it’s right before the bridge on your left hand side. The spot that we were staying at before just got way too busy and that’s not the kind of camping that we prefer to do. We were able to get our rig and our Casita down fairly easy. We’re right on the river with very beautiful views and the whole area to ourselves!! We’re visiting early September so no fires are allowed at this time and the yellow jackets are still definitely out, so try and make sure you have a trap for them…they can get aggressive! Would most definitely come back to this spot!!

  • Heather K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Antelope Reservoir

    Quiet and Peaceful

    I spent one night here but would have enjoyed more. Plenty of bird watching. It’s open range so drive slow on the road in. You’ll see random cows. There’s pit toilets and good Starlink signal here. No cell service at all. Very quiet and peaceful.

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Umpqua National Forest Poole Creek Group Campground

    Tiny and dusty sites alrhough secluded and peaceful

    Not at all for travel trailers but camber vans and camping would work and there are Vault toilets and access to the lake for a small boats and kayaks but it's a tiny and dusty campground. There is a vault toilet and fire pits are at each location along with most having picnic tables

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Bunker Hill Campground

    Two maybe three really small spots right off the road

    Camping or Camper vans only with no way to fit anything over 20 ft and only two or three spots with a vault toilet but literally 30 ft from the road

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Inlet Campground

    Tiny little camping area with three or four sites not suitable for RVs

    Unlike the name it has no access to the inlet for the lake and the sites are very rustic although there is a vault toilet but almost no way to get anything other than a camper van down there

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    KOA Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North

    Cramped and not very special

    The nicest thing is that it has its own boat ramp but there is no privacy and very little room between RV sites and although they are trying hard this is the middle of nowhere and it's a very rustic Campground. They do offer firewood and ice and I don't know about the ice but the firewood is $7 a bundle which is not inexpensive and there is a small Campground store with the basic necessities.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Sunset Campground at Lake of the Woods

    Great national forest campground

    Almost all the pads are paved. Bathrooms are flush and kept very clean. Large well separated sites. Most sites are reserved but mid week (Wednesday) on 9/3 most of the FCFS were open at check in.

  • L
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Harbor Vista Campground

    Great beach access, clean bathrooms/showers, nice camp hosts!

    ***The fog horn runs on the jetty constantly during fog season, sounding a tone every 35 seconds.*** I got used to it but I can see it making the right person go bananas and maybe not be able to stay here.

    I thought the camp hosts were super accommodating, wanting to drive my wood bundle over to my site for me. The single shower was awesome, very clean and spacious. Felt a bit like glamping here, but I did notice the sink waste receptacles were not mapped out in a very accessible way. my neighbor had one but I didn't, and I didn't want to walk into their camp to dump water. 

    I enjoyed the little walk down to a beachy area. Lots of huckleberries all over the campground.

  • L
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Beverly Beach State Park Campground

    Loud, lack of privacy, but great access to the beach

    This is a great campground for families with young kids, but not ideal if you're seeking a quiet escape. I loved the quick walk to the beach and the amazing fossil beds all along the cliffside, that very highly enjoyable. But I found myself pretty irritated back at camp due to how close the sites are to each other and a general lack of etiquette. I didn't see one group of campers in the A loop who didn't have kids, so the vibe was very much that of a playground everywhere including directly in front of my site. A parent played a game with their very loud kid in front of my site that inevitably included throwing a frisbee into the site, and not apologizing for coming into my little area. Basically zero acknowledgement that I existed from any groups around me, I thought it was pretty inconsiderate, but perhaps I was the one out of place. And maybe I got unlucky but that neighbor who came into my site was a gentle parent type who let the kid, probably 7, throw huge temper tantrums without intervention. At one point the kid decided he was annoyed with the sounds of other kids playing down the way so he started screaming to mimic them, which the parent allowed to go on until the kid felt like stopping. I fell asleep to the sound of not one but two separate families playing card games in their tents, sounded like we were all camping together. 

    Despite no fireworks signage everywhere, families were setting them off on the beach…and in general people were extremely loud, hooting and hollering. 

    Bathrooms and showers were gross, I could tell they weren't serviced enough for the huge amount of people using them. 

    Perhaps I was there on an unlucky day, or got a poor site. Perhaps there's better experiences to be had here! But...not coming back unless I really need a place to stay because there's not much option in this area.

Guide to Oregon

Camping in Oregon offers a fantastic way to connect with nature, whether you're pitching a tent by a lake or parking your RV in a scenic spot. With stunning landscapes and a variety of campgrounds, there's something for everyone.

What to do

  • Hiking and Exploring: Many campgrounds are near beautiful trails. For example, at Paulina Lake Campground, you can hike around the lake and visit nearby hot springs. One camper mentioned, “The lake is great for fishing, hiking, and has amazing hot springs on one side.”
  • Water Activities: If you love water sports, check out Crooked River Campground. It’s perfect for boating and fishing. A reviewer said, “Fishing is fantastic here, and you can rent a boat from the marina.”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Prineville Reservoir Campground offer great opportunities to see deer and other wildlife. One visitor noted, “We have deer and squirrels and lizards every day.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Tumalo State Park Campground, one reviewer said, “The bathrooms were clean and awesome.”
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds have a welcoming vibe. A camper at Smith Rock State Park Campground mentioned, “It gives off a nice outdoorsy kind of communal vibe but it’s still private.”
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the breathtaking scenery. At Skull Hollow Campground, a visitor said, “We had beautiful sunsets each night.”

What you should know

  • Crowded in Peak Season: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially in summer. A reviewer at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver noted, “It was a kind of a maze, lots of different areas and lots of curves.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full hookups or water. For instance, Smith Rock State Park Campground has no electric hookups or water hookups. A camper mentioned, “You park in a central area and walk to the camp area.”
  • Wildlife Rules: Some campgrounds have strict rules about pets. At Tumalo State Park Campground, a visitor said, “The upper loop is geared more towards families with children and retired folks who are looking to camp surrounded by other people.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. Crooked River Campground has a playground and a fenced dog park. A family camper said, “Cove Palisades state park is pretty rad, especially if you’ve got a family!”
  • Plan Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. One family at Paulina Lake Campground enjoyed, “We always bring tow lines for our younger kids when they tire out of paddling their kayaks.”
  • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone happy with plenty of snacks. A camper at Prineville Reservoir Campground mentioned, “The campground is beautiful, we have deer and squirrels and lizards every day.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver said, “The sites are heavily treed with exceptional spacing between.”
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need amenities, choose campgrounds that offer them. At Prineville Reservoir Campground, a camper noted, “The roads are paved, and the sites are as well with fire pits and picnic tables.”
  • Be Prepared for Limited Connectivity: Many campgrounds have poor cell service. A visitor at Crooked River Campground warned, “There is NO CONNECTIVITY! Even with our Wii-Boost and 20-foot antenna, there was nothing.”

Camping in Oregon is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but knowing what to expect can make your trip even better!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds in Oregon for first-time visitors?

Silver Falls State Park Campground is ideal for first-timers with multiple waterfalls, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The park offers both tent sites and yurts, making it accessible for various camping styles. For coastal exploration, South Beach State Park Campground provides miles of beaches within walking distance and serves as a perfect base to explore central Oregon coast attractions including the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and Newport Harbor. Both parks feature well-maintained facilities and are beginner-friendly with ranger-led activities available during summer months.

Are there free camping options available in Oregon?

Yes, Oregon offers several free camping options, particularly on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Forest lands. Macks Canyon Recreation Site along the Lower Deschutes River provides free camping with basic amenities. The area includes several other campgrounds like Twin Springs, Jones Canyon, and Rattlesnake Canyon. For budget-conscious campers, Indian Ford Campground near Sisters offers economical sites with decent spacing and nice tree cover. Additionally, dispersed camping is permitted in many Oregon national forests, typically allowing stays up to 14 days. These areas generally lack facilities, so campers should be prepared with water, waste disposal plans, and practice Leave No Trace principles.

What camping amenities can I expect at most Oregon state parks?

Oregon state parks typically offer well-maintained restrooms with flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings at individual sites. Many parks provide electrical hookups for RVs, with some offering full hookups including water and sewer connections. Fort Stevens State Park Campground features reservable sites, water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Several parks like Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park Campground offer additional amenities such as hot showers, dump stations, interpretive programs, and hiking trails. Most state parks have camp hosts who provide information and assistance, and many larger parks offer yurts or cabins for those seeking alternative accommodations to traditional tent or RV camping.

When is the best time of year to go camping in Oregon?

Summer (June-August) offers the most reliable weather for Oregon camping, with warm temperatures and minimal rainfall. However, fall (September-October) provides fewer crowds and beautiful foliage. Nehalem Bay State Park Campground is excellent during the off-season (November), offering peaceful, uncrowded experiences with wildlife sightings like deer visiting campsites. Spring can be wonderful at Valley of the Rogue State Park Campground, with full hookups for RVs and riverside hiking paths, though prepare for variable weather. For high-elevation sites, the season is typically limited to late June through September due to snow conditions.

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